Drone Operations and Applications Certificate

Wilmington University’s Drone Operations and Applications Certificate will provide students the skill set and knowledge they will need to succeed in the ever-growing drone industry. This certificate will give students not only the knowledge needed to become legally registered drone pilots, but also the experience and education that is required to obtain a job after completion of the certificate.

Drone technology is currently being deployed in several different areas, including public safety, agriculture, construction, video/photography, and real estate. Students will be educated and trained with the knowledge to complete the FAA Part 107 certification. With the expansion of the drone industry, there are new jobs being created regularly. The Drone Operations and Applications Certificate will provide you with everything you need to break into the drone industry.

Drone Operations and Applications Certificate

UAV 100 Intro to Drone Operations

UAV 102 Drone Design and Maintenance

UAV 200 Security of UAV and UAS Systems

UAV 487 Drone in Practice

VFP 330 Aerial Cinematography

This information applies to new students who enter this degree program during the 2026-2027 Academic Year. All enrolled students should log in to MyWilmU Degree Works to view their personalized course and program completion requirements. You may also refer to the academic catalog for the general curriculum for this program from previous academic years.