Pathway: Engineering Technologies


Grades: 11, 12
Credit: 1 Fine/Practical Arts or Elective


This advanced course builds on the foundations established in Introduction to Aviation and Aeronautical Engineering, offering students a deeper exploration into the physics, design, and operation of unmanned aircraft systems. Students will apply principles of aerodynamics, electronics, and engineering design as they plan, build, and test their own custom drones. With an emphasis on hands-on learning, flight experience, and technical problem solving, this course challenges students to think like engineers and aviators while mastering advanced flight skills and systems integration.

Notes: Students may have the opportunity to earn college credit.

Counseling Notes:
1. Prerequisite: Introduction to Aviation & Aeronautical Engineering or instructor approval

Course fee: $20.00

POSSIBLE CAREER OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS ENROLLED IN drone flight training & analysis:

  • Aerospace Systems Analyst 

  • Commercial Pilot 

  • Drone Pilot  

  • Aerospace Engineer

  • Air Traffic Controller

  • Mechanical Engineer

Instructor: Robert Pearson