The Association for Unmanned Vehicle Systems International has estimated that the pilotless aircraft industry is expected to create more than 23,000 U.S. jobs over the next 15 years. In response to this growing industry, WEI has created an Unmanned Technology Applications program to educate students on the various aspects of the field.
Introduction to Unmanned Systems (Drones)
Registration will be Open September 18th!
Next class: October 24 – December 6, 2019
In this 6-week class, students will learn how to fly drones for commercial business use. Students who complete this class will have the basic knowledge on how to fly a drone. Expect completion of mock roof/solar panel inspections, at least 15 hours of flight time, access to practice on our drones outside of class time, and much more.
Meets at WEI’s Crawfordville campus on Thursdays from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: WEI0101
Reference #: 191478
Class Meetings: Every Thursday, October 24 – December 6, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Unmanned Ground Flight School (FAA 107 Course)
Registration will be September 18th!
Next class: October 23 – December 5, 2019
In this 6-week class, students will learn the Federal Aviation Administration Guidelines necessary to obtain your license to fly a drone. Students who complete this class will have the basic knowledge on the FAA Guidelines and be able to take the required test.
Meets at WEI’s Crawfordville campus on Wednesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: WEI0111
Reference #: 191477
Class Meetings: Every Wednesday, October 23 – December 5, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Intro to Editing (Using Unmanned Aerial Systems)
Registration will be Open September 18th!
Next class: November 5 – December 10, 2019
In this 6-week class, students will learn advanced techniques for editing video using software provided for commercial business use. Registered students will get access to Adobe Premiere Elements. Students who complete this class will have knowledge on how to setup shot selection, color correction, and other important skills to edit and the create videos for commercial business use.
Meets at WEI’s Crawfordville campus on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: WEI0102
Reference #: 191480
Class Meetings: Every Tuesday, November 5 – December 10, 2019 | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Advanced Editing (Using Unmanned Aerial Systems)
Registration will be Open in September!
Next class: Fall 2019
In this 6-week class, students will learn advanced techniques for editing video using software provided for commercial business use. Students who complete this class will have the advanced knowledge on how to setup shot selection, color correction, and other important skills to edit and the create videos for commercial business use.
Meets at WEI’s Crawfordville campus on Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: WEI0202
Reference #: TBA
Class Meetings: 6-9 p.m. (exact dates TBA)
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
WEI Seminar Series: How To Build A Drone
2 Day Seminar: TBA 2019
This two-day seminar where participants can either bring their own parts or pay WEI to provide parts to learn how to build a drone. To reserve your seat, contact WEI by phone (850) 558-3502 or email wei@tcc.fl.edu.
Seminar fee: $350.00 (+250 cost of parts, if applicable)
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How to Apply
- Go to the TCC Online Application
- Under Certificate and Continuing Education Programs, select 'Continuing Education'
- Select Wakulla Environmental Institute
- Fill in required (*) information accurately, then hit the 'Submit my Application' button in the bottom right corner
- An email will be sent to your provided email address confirming your application and will contain your EagleNet login information
- Be sure to keep both your EagleNet username and password on hand, as you will need them to register for the course
- Log on to EagleNet using the username and password provided to you
- Enter Course code WEI0101, WEI0102, or WEI0111; Enter Course Term, Spring 2019