Drone Technology
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New program!
Coyote Valley Campus
560 Bailey Ave.
San Jose, CA 95141
Programs: Associate in Science, Certificate
Classes:
AMT 225: Introduction to Drones, 3 units; $125 Course materials fee payable at registration.
This course introduces students to the foundations of drones including the history, systems, maintenance, pay loads, data links, ground support equipment, classes of systems, categories, applications, mission planning and control and recovery systems.
AMT 226: Drone Flight Operations and Pilot Certification, 3 units
This course will instruct students in the basic flight operations for both fixed wing and rotor wing drone aircraft, as well as prepare them to take the FAA pilot certification exam.
AMT 227: Drone Aerial Phot and Video, 3 units
This course is designed to provide the student with the skills which will allow them to capture and analyze photos and videos from drones. Emphasis is placed on cameras and image software available, applications, and techniques for analyzing imagery. PREREQUISITE: AMT 225
AMT 228: Drone Maintenance Technician, 3 units
This course is designed to provide students with the skills to maintain and repair drones. Emphasis is on the various systems, including the fuel, electrical, flight control and power plant systems as well as digital central processor assembly and sy stem support equipment. Also covers system performance criteria, operational safety, inspection techniques and diagnosis of the drone.
AMT 229: Advanced Drone Aerial Photography and Video, 3 units
This course is designed to teach a variety of skills in aerial photography and cinematography with drones, including: cinematic techniques during flight, video production techniques, 3D mapping, photographic techniques, panorama, video editing, and photo editing. Students will use sof tware such as the DJI Go App, Adobe Photoshop CC, Adobe Premiere CC, Adobe Lightroom, and Pix4D Mapper Pro to create original content that showcases a variety of professional aerial projects. This class has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. ADVISORY: AMT 227.
AMT 230: Data, ACQ, Map, Surveillance with Drones, 3 units
This class covers drone technology data acquisition and analysis. Several different sensors and data analysis programs will be explored. This course has the option of a letter grade or pass/no pass. PREREQUISITE: AMT 225 and AMT 227.
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For more information, call 408-848-4848 or email jweiler@gavilan.edu