UAS Operations Training Institute
CONTACT INFORMATION
BEN POULIN - Director of UAS & Industry Training Programs
OFFICE: BCCC Aviation Workforce Training Center - Room 101
PHONE: (252) 940-6408
ADDRESS: 201 Airport Road, Washington, NC 27889
EMAIL: [email protected]
BEAUFORT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION ACADEMY
- Beaufort County High School Aviation Academy - A completely free FAA Grant-Funded Opportunity for students residing or attending school in Beaufort County. Students will receive training focused on earning a certificate as either a Private Pilot or Commercial Drone Pilot.
VETS TO DRONES TRAINING PARTNERSHIP
- Vets to Drones has partnered with BCCC to provide free in-person & online UAS training to the veterans in our program. Visit www.beaufortccc.edu/v2d for more information.
RESOURCES
- North Carolina State Laws & Regulations - An overview of laws and regulations governing the use of UAVs (Drones) in NC.
- Remote ID Information (FAA) - Information regarding FAA regulations surrounding Remote ID requirements.
- No Drone Zone Information (FAA) - A guide to restricted flight area procedures.
- Recreational Flyer Toolkit (FAA) - Basic DOs and DON'Ts for recreational UAV pilots.
- Drone Response Playbook for Public Safety (FAA) - An aid for public safety agencies to help determine the difference between authorized and unauthorized drone operations and what actions public safety agencies may take.
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COURSES IN DEVELOPMENT
- UAS Components & Systems: An online course that provides an in-depth exploration of UAS components and systems, including airframes, sensors, propulsion, communication, and control technologies essential for drone operations.
- Drone Building Workshop: A focused multiday in-person course where students assemble, test, and fly UAVs.
- Pix4Dreact: Online hands-on training in Pix4Dreact, focusing on rapid drone mapping, image processing, and generating actionable maps for emergency response and situational awareness.
- Intro to GIS & Mapping: This course introduces the fundamentals of GIS and mapping, focusing on spatial data, and basic analysis techniques using ArcGIS.
- UAS Operations for First Responders: This course prepares first responders for UAS operations, covering drone deployment, search and rescue, incident response, and situational awareness while emphasizing relevant regulations, laws, and operational procedures.
UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS
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To register online visit beaufortccc.edu/register and reference the "Course Code"
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To register in person or over the phone call (252) 940-6375 and reference the name of the class and the meeting dates.
- UAS Program Course Descriptions
IN-PERSON CLASSES
| COURSE CODE | CLASS | DATE | DAY | TIME | COST |
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| 49049 | Commercial UAS Certificate Prep | Feb 18 - Mar 13 | Tues - Thurs | 6:00pm - 9:00pm | $75 |
| 49071 | Aerial Photography & Videography | Mar 1 - Mar 22 | Saturday | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $76.25 |
| 49061 | UAS Pilot Training - First Person View (FPV) | Mar 8 - Mar 29 | Saturday | 11:00am - 3:00pm | $76.25 |
| 49059 | Capturing Aerial Imagery for Inspections & Mapping | Mar 11 - Mar 12 | Tues & Wed | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $76.25 |
| 49063 | Processing Aerial Imagery with Pix4D | Mar 11 - Mar 27 | Tues & Thurs | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $75 |
| 49055 | Beyond 107: Level 1 & 2: Advanced Operations | Mar 25 - Mar 27 | Tues, Wed, Thurs | 8:00am - 5:00pm | $76.25 |
| 49067 | UAV Fabrication & Flight | April 1 - May 13 | Tues & Thurs | 5:00pm - 9:00pm | $131.25 |
| 49058 | Photo/Video Production | Apr 5 - Apr 26 | Saturday | 9:00am - 4:00pm | $75 |
| 49056 | Beyond 107: Level 3 | Apr 15 - Apr 17 | Tues, Wed, Thurs | 8:00am - 5:00pm | $76.25 |
ONLINE CLASSES
| COURSE CODE | CLASS | DATE | DAY | TIME | COST |
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| 49064 | Processing Aerial Imagery with Pix4D (Online) | Feb 10 - Mar 7 | Online | Online | $75 |
| 50206 | Online Commercial UAS Cert (Part 107) Prep | Mar 3 - Mar 28 | Online | Online | $75 |
| 50208 | Online (First Responders Only) UAS Cert (Part 107) Prep | Mar 3 - Mar 28 | Online | Online | WAIVED FOR FR |
| 50988 | Online Commercial UAS Operations Management | Mar 3 - Mar 28 | Online | Online | $75 (FR eligible for waiver) |
| 49066 | Processing Aerial Imagery with Pix4D (Online) | Apr 4 - May 2 | Online | Online | $75 |
| 50207 | Online Commercial UAS Cert (Part 107) Prep | Apr 7 - May 2 | Online | Online | $75 |
| 50209 | Online (First Responders Only) UAS Cert (Part 107) Prep | Apr 7 - May 2 | Online | Online | WAIVED FOR FR |
UAS OPERATIONS TRAINING FACILITY
Stay tuned for updates regarding the development of an on-campus UAS Operations Training Facility
- PHASE 1 - 100' 3-Phase Electrical Line Set - Courtesy of Tideland EMC - COMPLETE!
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- PHASE 2 - 20-Panel Solar Farm - Courtesy of Cape Fear Solar Solutions - COMPLETE!
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- PHASE 3 - Radio Tower - UNDER CONSTRUCTION!
- PHASE 4 - Cell Phone Tower - In Development
CUSTOMIZED TRAINING
Does your business need something specific? Reach out to discuss opportunities for customized training through BCCC's UAS Operations Training Institute.