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Students who obtain a certificate of completion in small unmanned aircraft systems will be able demonstrate their mastery of drone flight, pre-flight planning, data processing and all of the skills necessary to execute a flight mission. The basics of drone flight, care and maintenance, flight skills, and specific applications of drones are surveyed. Students will have the knowledge and confidence to integrate their knowledge of drone use to the industry of their choosing.
Why study UAS?
Use of Unmanned aircraft systems are rapidly growing in various industries such as agriculture, photography, natural resources, forestry, construction, and many others. Gaining experience in drone applications allows students to be on the cutting edge of new technology used in these industries.
Career choices
Drone Specific Careers
- Unmanned military operations
- Civilian Pilot/Operator
- Engineering
- Sales
- Coder/Programmer
Industry Careers with Drone Opportunities
- Agriculture
- Natural Resources
- Forestry
- Mapping/Surveying
- Public Safety
- Inspection/Engineering
- Construction
- Photography/Videography
The Benefits of BILT Partnerships and Industry Bootcamps:
Char Langenhaug's UAS Bootcamp Final Project:
2025 UAS Bootcamp
ATE 2025 Bootcamp Workshop Files:
| Thumbnail | Title | Filename | Date Posted | Size |
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| Bootcamp Itinerary Example | Bootcamp_Itinerary.pdf | 10/24/25 | 1,492.83 KB | |
| Bootcamp Planning Worksheet | Bootcamp_Planning_Worksheet2.docx | 10/24/25 | 76.22 KB | |
| Bootcamp Syllabus Example | UASBootCampSyllabus.pdf | 10/24/25 | 214.03 KB | |
| Bootcamp Timeline Worksheet: Begin with the End in Mind | Begin_with_the_End_in_Mind_Worksheet.docx | 10/24/25 | 271.33 KB | |
| Industry Support Planning Worksheet | Industry_support_planning_worksheet1.docx | 10/24/25 | 273.11 KB | |
| sUAS Bootcamp Registration Webpage Example | sUAS_Bootcamp_Registration_Webpage.pdf | 10/27/25 | 2,810.47 KB |
Be Advised:

Dr. Linda Burbidge
Farm Business Management Education Instructor
linda.burbidge@dakotacollege.edu
701-228-5442






