Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems

Bottineau Minot Valley City Online

 

 

 

A check mark denotes that a majority of the classes are available at that campus location or online. If you have any questions please contact the advisor listed below on this page.

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
PDF file icon Bootcamp Itinerary Example Bootcamp_Itinerary.pdf 10/24/25 1,492.83 KB
DOCX file icon Bootcamp Planning Worksheet Bootcamp_Planning_Worksheet2.docx 10/24/25 76.22 KB
PDF file icon Bootcamp Syllabus Example UASBootCampSyllabus.pdf 10/24/25 214.03 KB
DOCX file icon Bootcamp Timeline Worksheet: Begin with the End in Mind Begin_with_the_End_in_Mind_Worksheet.docx 10/24/25 271.33 KB
DOCX file icon Industry Support Planning Worksheet Industry_support_planning_worksheet1.docx 10/24/25 273.11 KB
PDF file icon sUAS Bootcamp Registration Webpage Example sUAS_Bootcamp_Registration_Webpage.pdf 10/27/25 2,810.47 KB

 

 

Be Advised: 

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Dr. Linda Burbidge

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

 

 

 

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Michelle Cauley

UAS & Natural Resource Instructor
michelle.cauley@dakotacollege.edu
(701) 228-5462

 

 

 

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Jo Leader

UAS Instructor
josephine.leader@dakotacollege.edu
(701) 228-5419