Program Highlights

  • Build, program, and fly high-tech drones to perform data-gathering missions.
  • Work with clients and industry leaders on mission planning, flight operations, and analysis.
  • Apply emerging technologies in agriculture, public safety, marketing, engineering, and surveying.

Career Focus

  • The first step to earning your Part 107 commercial drone license is to successfully complete the CAVIT one-year program. At the end of the program, it’s time to earn your certifications by passing the exam. Finally, it’s time to update your resume and apply for and land a drone operator position and/or continue post-secondary education toward a private pilot license or business degree.

Listing of Instructional Topics

Semester One

  • Safety and Flight Skills
  • Indoor Flight Activities
  • Photography and Videography
  • Drone Regulations

Semester Two

  • Weather Theory and Airspace
  • Inspections and Aerial Mapping
  • 3D Modeling and Photogrammetry
  • Capstone Drone Project

Remote Pilot Entry Level Salary Range*

  • Hourly: $15.96–$23.28
  • Annual: $33,190–$48,420

*Source – Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment & Wages

Related Career Pathways

  • Airline Pilot
  • Astronaut
  • Building Inspector
  • Crop Duster Pilot
  • Drone Videographer
  • Flight Operations Lead
  • Life Flight Pilot
  • Military Personnel
  • Meteorologist
  • Real Estate Photographer
  • Survey and Map Technician