UAS Drone Program

UAV/UAS (Drone) Program Overview

Cypress College was the first California community college to offer the UAV/UAS (Drone) Associate in Science Degree. The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry is experiencing exponential growth. Each day, there are new business and career opportunities for remote pilots. You will learn about drone operations, the emerging unmanned field, innovative developments, and effective use of the unmanned system on land, in the air, and in space. The courses will examine such challenges as communications, education and training, propulsion and power, teaming, and FAA regulations. Leading technology businesses, news channels, sports franchises, and commercial enterprises all over the world are beginning to depend on unmanned systems for critical aspects of their operations. In short, we have three primary goals:

• To prepare you to be successful in the competitive hiring process

• To prepare you to pass the rigorous training requirements

• To provide college credit toward certificates, degrees, and transfer that will prepare you for career advancement opportunities