Porter Ridge High School – Drone Technology Fundamentals
Apr 2026 · 2nd Semester
This course will provide students knowledge in the field of aviation related to drone technology. Students will also learn the skills needed to fly basic drones for recreational purposes. Aligned Credential: FAA Trust Drone Technology I - Honors (S) Grades: 11-12 Prerequisite: Drone Technology Fundamentals This course is designed to provide students basic information about the drone industry to gain an understanding of careers and skills in this field. FAA 14 CFR part 107 (The Small UAS Rule), officially known as “Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate” is covered. The Small UAS rule adds a new part 107 to Title 14 Code of Federal Regulations (14 CFR) to allow for routine civil operation of small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in the National Airspace System (NAS) and provide safety rules for those operations. This course is also designed for an introduction to basic flight of drones to include manual flight and flight and mapping software. Aligned Credential: FAA CFR 14 Part 107 UAS Remote Pilot
Grades: 9-12
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