Length of Program: 6 Weeks – Condensed learning
Format of Program:
- Two meeting times per week, one online and one in person. First meeting is online Tuesday January 14th.
- Tuesdays 11am – 12pm Blackboard meeting online with Instructor.
- Mondays 9am – 12pm In-person time with instructor at NIT shop in Palmer.
Enrollment Requirements:
- Enrolled in Homeschool Program
- Parental Consent
- State Photo ID
- Computer with Webcam
Program Description:
Drone HS-101 is a high school level ½ credit class that introduces students to flying drones for fun, while doing so safely and legally. There will be in-person classroom lectures and hands-on flight training line of sight and FPV using VR headsets. Upon completion, students will earn the UAS FAA “TRUST” Certificate for recreational flying. This class is for ages 12-18. It is ideal for those just starting out with drones, or those who want to make sure they are flying safely.
Future drone pilots will learn how to share airspace with those around them. They will be given opportunities to demonstrate flight skills, and practice flying safely. They will learn basic rules for drones in the US and Alaska, and practice flying within those boundaries.
Tuition Breakdown
- NIT Blackboard Student Access
Modules Trained
| Intro to UAS Aerodynamics | Intro to Drone maintenance and flight | UAS FPV Flight Training with VR |
| UAS Flight Training Sims | UAS Flight Training | Certification Test |
| FAA Regulations for recreational UAS | UAS flight techniques | Team races |
Total Cost: $500