Drone courses at SUNY Ulster

The SUNY Ulster Office of Continuing and Professional Education offers a variety of drone piloting courses throughout September and October.

Intro to Drones for Commercial Users

Drones are a dynamic, emerging technology that will transform industries. This course is a comprehensive overview of the information an organization needs to start using drones, showcasing how drones can be used in specific business applications and how drone technology can bring efficiency to businesses.

Date: 9/7/2019

Day: Saturday

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $545

Hands-On Indoor Flight Training – Basic Quadcopter

By flying indoors using a model quadcopter, students do not need to contend with weather conditions and instead can focus on controlling the aircraft. Students go through a series of increasingly difficult exercises and will be flying through an obstacle course by the end of the day.

Dates: 9/21/2019

Day: Saturday

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $545

Part 107 Test Prep

Anyone operating a drone for any commercial purpose must obtain an FAA Remote Pilot certification. This highly focused course prepares students for the test to receive this certification. The course fee includes a workbook, a sectional chart, an FAA test supplement, and 50 FAA sample test questions.

Date: 9/28/2019

Day: Saturday

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $545

Intro to Drones Bundle – Commercial

Save $150 by registering for the Intro to Drones Bundle, which includes Intro to Drones for Commercial Users, Hands-on Indoor Flight Training, and Part 107 Test Prep.

Dates: 9/7/2019 – 9/28/2019

Days: Saturday

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $1485

NEW! Drone Photo & Video Production

One of the most popular uses for drones is capturing aerial photos and videos. This 16-hour course provides an overview of best practices for capturing aerial imagery for commercial purposes using unmanned aircraft. Students are introduced to basic post-processing techniques using industry-leading Adobe software.

Dates: 10/5/2019 – 10/12/2019

Days: Saturday

Time: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Fee: $995

For more information or to register, call Continuing and Professional Education at (845) 339-2025 or register online at www.sunyulster.edu/ce.

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