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Drones & GIS Technologies

The Drones & GIS Technologies program at MVCTC equips students with essential skills in the emerging fields of Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and Geospatial Information Systems (GIS). Students will learn to operate and fly drones, plan missions, and perform drone maintenance and modification, all while using the indoor flying space to prepare for their Remote Pilot Certification. What makes this program unique is the integration of drone-collected data with GIS fundamentals, allowing students to analyze images and use data for advanced database analytics. The field has vast potential in industries such as precision agriculture, first responder operations, data analytics, infrastructure inspection, and more. Students can earn certifications like Remote Pilot Certification and GIS Fundamentals Foundation, as well as Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) certifications, all while gaining college credits through Clark State College and Sinclair College.

Program Highlights

  • Master Drone Operations & GIS Integration – Learn to operate and fly drones, plan missions, and analyze data using GIS software to gain a deep understanding of how drones and geospatial information systems work together.

  • Hands-On Learning & Certification – Gain hands-on experience with drone maintenance and modification, and earn your Remote Pilot Certification while mastering the use of drone-collected data for GIS analytics.

  • Exploring Emerging Career Opportunities – Prepare for exciting careers in sectors such as precision agriculture, data analytics, first responders, infrastructure inspection, and aerial mapping with a focus on emerging technology and its real-world applications.

Areas of Study

  • Database Administration
  • Unmanned Aircraft Systems
  • Creating and Editing Digital Graphics

College Credits Available

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Industry Credentials

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Career Opportunities

  • Precision Agriculture Technicians
  • Remote Sensing Technicians
  • Geographic Information Systems Technician
  • Drone Pilot

*Some careers noted require additional education

Career Technical Student Organization

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A young man in a safety vest operates a drone with a controller in the foreground, while a basketball court with orange cones and a netted enclosure fills the background.
Two people in high-visibility vests stand in a grassy field, looking up at a drone flying in the sky above industrial buildings.
Two young men in high-visibility vests stand on a sidewalk in front of a modern building with gray brick and metal siding.

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