Intermediate Technical Certificate in Unmanned Aerial Systems

Prepare to immerse yourself into the high-tech world of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). Through hands-on experience flying a variety of unmanned platforms, you will gain knowledge on how drone can support disaster response, weather forecasting, scientific research, agricultural survey of crops, soils, and livestock, crop dusting, wildfire surveillance, wildlife surveys, power line and pipeline survey, industrial security, oil, gas, and mineral exploration, payload transport, search and rescue as well as aerial photography for fields like real estate, construction, film and entertainment industry, and accident investigation. Graduates will learn the basics to operate, test, calibrate and maintain small unmanned systems as well as collect and analyze imagery data taken from a variety of sensors. The Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program at the Idaho State University College of Technology addresses the interests and requirements of participants in career opportunities within growing UAS sectors such as aerial photography, surveying, agriculture, first responders, and security. The program provides basic skills, knowledge, and training in current unmanned aerial systems, including principles of flight, controls systems, basic electronics, video and imagery collection and analysis, airframes, and payloads. The program provides learning opportunities involving critical thinking and problem solving. The program provides students with knowledge of legal and ethical concerns related to the use of UAS.

Freshman applicants must submit official secondary school mark sheets and diploma. Mailed documents must be originals or copies certified by the school principal or controller of examinations and sealed in a school envelope. Documents not in English must be translated by a certified translator. Official transcripts are also accepted by email if sent directly from the school principal or registrar. Students who do not meet minimum English proficiency requirements may apply for conditional admission, during which time they will need to be enrolled in an intensive English program, such as ISU's IEI program, in preparation for full-time academic study at ISU. Have graduated from a high school or secondary school with satisfactory grades, received a diploma or certificate of graduation, and be eligible for admission to a major university in the country from which they graduated. Have an estimated GPA of 2.25.
TOEFL iBT 61, Paper 500, Computer 173, IELTS - 5.5 overall score OR a minimum 5.0 in ALL subscores