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.
| Drone Program of STudy |
|
|---|---|
| Grade | Below is the recommended sequence of courses |
| 9th |
Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation |
| 10th | Robotics I (1 Credit) |
| 11th | Robotics II (1 Credit) |
| 12th | Practicum in STEM (2 credits) |
Industry Based Certifications Offered:
- Engineering Technology Foundations
- FFA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot
| 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% |