Academic Catalog

Remote Aircraft Business (Certificate)

Department: Geology

Program Contact: Scott Meek

Phone: (435) 283-7548

Department Webpage: https://www.snow.edu/academics/science_math/geology/index.html

Advising Information

Program Description

The Remote Aircraft Business certificate introduces students to careers in the rapidly growing drone and unmanned aerial systems  industry. It equips students with the skills to manage and operate remote aircraft in commercial, agricultural, and industrial settings.

Program Outcomes

A student who completes a certificate in Remote Aircraft Business will be able to do the following.

  • A knowledge of drone rules and regulations for commercial and recreational flight in the United States as well as prepare to take the Federal Aviation Administration licensing exam.
  • An overview understanding of the broad applications of drones in a variety of fields.
  • A more in depth understanding of a smaller selection of applications of drones of interest to the student.
  • The ability to perform and plan drone maintenance
  • The construction of a variety of UAS platforms.
  • An introductory knowledge of GIS software and digital mapping.
  • A working knowledge of small business management skills in order to start their own business.