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. For additional information on our offered programs please contact us!
Search and Rescue Training Course
Registration Coming Soon!
Class Dates: TBA
In this 6-day course, students will learn how to conduct efficient search and rescue missions using UAVs. Classes will include information on thermal imaging, subject detection, flight patterns, FAA rules and regulations, setting up a command post, flying at night and more! There will be mock search and rescue scenarios to give students hands on experience in real world situations both at night and during the day.
Course fee: $500.00
Course Code: TBA
Class Meetings: TBD
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 opens August 1, 2021!
Class Dates: September 15, 2021 - November 3, 2021
In this 8-week course, 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.
Class meets remotely through zoom calls on Wednesday's from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: CWE 0002-1 - WEI CW (Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Ground Flight School)
Class Meetings: Every Wednesday | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Unmanned Vehicle Systems Flight Operations
Registration opens August 2, 2021!
Class Dates: September 16, 2021 - October 28, 2021
In this 7-week course, 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.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: CWE 0002-2 - WEI CWE (Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles - Flight Operations)
Class Meetings: Every Thursday | 6-9 p.m.
NOTE: This is a non-credit course, which is not eligible for financial aid or state employee tuition reimbursement.
Introduction to Media Editing for UAVs
Registration opens August 7, 2021!
Next class: September 21, 2021 - November 2, 2021
In this 6-week course, students will learn basic techniques for editing videos and photos using free software. Students who complete this class will have knowledge on how to setup shot selection, color correction, and other important skills to edit and create videos for commercial business use.
Meets via Zoom Tuesday's from 6-7:30 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: CWE 0002-3 - WEI CWE (Introduction to Media Editing)
Class Meetings: Every Tuesday | 6-7:30 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 Window TBA
Next class: TBA
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 Tuesday's from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: TBA
Class Meetings: 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 2020
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 2020