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TAKING FLIGHT:
Free Drone Courses and New Degree at Citrus College
As more industries embrace the use of drones,
designed to help students prepare for the exam.
there is an increased need for well-trained drone
With support from industry leaders Amazon Prime
operators.
Air and DroneDeploy, Citrus College students
Fortunately, Citrus College is home to an
ages 16 to 24 can also apply for the Elevate
innovative drone technology program that is
Scholarship, which covers the full cost of FAA
giving students of all ages the knowledge and
Part 107 certification – the license required for
experience needed to not only pilot a drone, but
commercial drone pilots.
to also earn a well-paying job in the industry.
Those looking to sign up for the college’s free
One of the most appealing aspects of the drone
program is that students can take classes at no
noncredit drone technology courses in fall 2025 can visit www.citruscollege.edu/ce/dronetech to
cost through the college’s noncredit program.
learn more.
Courses currently offered include NC 107 Drone
Pilot License, NC 108 Drone Mapping, and NC
109 Commercial Drone Applications and Flight
In related news, the college’s drone technology
program will expand in fall 2025 to include an
associate degree option in unmanned aerial
Training.
By taking these courses at Citrus College,
students gain hands-on flying experience and
learn how their newly acquired skills can translate
to dozens of different industries, from commercial
photography and cinematography to real estate
and firefighting.
Citrus College also offers other specialized drone
courses, such as NC 110 Drone Applications in
Public Safety, NC 111 Autonomous Applications
in Drones and NC 112 Environmental Science
Applications in Drones. These classes, which are
also free, are ideal for students seeking a deeper
understanding of the practical applications of
drones.
While students will learn to fly drones in the
program, they will need to pass a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) test to operate
them commercially. Thankfully, the courses are
systems (UAS). This degree will give students
the ability to take more drone-related courses,
as well as electives in photography, geography,
forestry and public works.
Learn more & enroll!
citruscollege.edu
Click “Apply” in the upper-right corner
Citrus College adjunct instructor Ryan Woolford
teaches drone technology courses.
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