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!
Introduction to Unmanned Systems (Drones)
Registration will be Open January 1st!
Next class: January 30 – March 12, 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 #: TBA
Class Meetings: Every Thursday, January 30 – March 12, 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 Open January 1st!
Next class: January 29 – March 11, 2019
In this 7-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 #: TBA
Class Meetings: Every Wednesday, January 29 – March 11, 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 January 1st!
Next class: Febraury 25th – April 7, 2019
In this 6-week class, students will learn basic techniques for editing video using software provided. 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 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 #: TBA
Class Meetings: Every Tuesday, Febraury 25th – April 7, 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 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 Tuesdays from 6-9 p.m.
Course fee: $300.00
Course Code: WEI0202
Reference #: 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 2019