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CSM 8690

Course Description

This online asynchronous graduate level course will give you all the skills to operate an Unmanned Aircraft System (drone) for research and commercial missions. Over the semester you will earn your FAA Part 107 license, learn to fly with a simulator, create 3D maps and models using Drone Deploy and be able to collect and interpret infrared thermal images. Students will earn three resume building certifications including 1) FAA remote pilots certificate, 2) APSA flight proficiency certification and 3) Level 1 UAS thermographer. The course is multi-discipline and open to any Clemson graduate student. There are no prerequisites, and a knowledge of construction management is not required. Contact Dr. Joe Burgett for more information.  Click here for the syllabus and course schedule.

Course Overview

  • Earn your FAA drone pilots license

  • Learn to fly with a cutting-edge simulator

  • Learn various regulatory compliance tools

  • Use drone data to create 3D maps & models

  • Learn about UAS thermal imagery including data collection strategies, thermogram interpretation and tuning software

Student Experiences from Course

“Dr. Burgett is very enthusiastic about this course and the subject matter which makes this course easy to comprehend and complete. I really liked the practice part 107 exams that he provided us, and the lecture videos were divided up very nicely. Due to timing conflicts between the testing center and my schedule, I have not been able to take the real part 107 exam yet, but I will be taking in very soon and feel prepared.”
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