Drone

Ranchview High School
Business & Industry or STEM Endorsement

Drone (Unmanned Vehicle) program of study that focuses on the occupational and educational opportunities associated with operating or designing an unmanned aircraft using a ground-based controller. This program of study includes understanding and designing systems of communication between the controller and the aircraft to ensure compliance with federal aviation safety regulations.

This four year plan can be used as an example to help plan your high school career.

subject 9th Grade 10th Grade 11th Grade 12th grade
Language Arts English English English English
Math Math Math Math Math
Science Science Science Science Science
Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies Social Studies
CTE Courses

Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation
8430
(1 credit)

Robotics I
(1 Credit)

Robotics II
(1 Credit)

Practicum in STEM 
8248
(2 credits)
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        
Additional Elective        

Possible Industry Based Certifications:

  • Engineering Technology Foundations 
  • Autodesk Certified Professional
  • C-103 Certified Industry 4.0 Associate – Robot System Operations
occupations median wage annual openings % growth
Aerospace Engineers $110,843 481 9%
Industrial Engineers $97,074 1,263 10%
Mechanical Engineers $91,107 1,535 11%
Chemical Engineers $112,819 474 9%
Electrical Engineering $98,405 1,137 10%
Drone Pilot $50,000 192 21%