A 4-credit MSU Institute of Agricultural Technology course conducted in partnership with NMC. Part 1 (5 days, January) prepares students for FAA Commercial Drone Pilot Certification. Part 2 (5 days, August) provides intensive UAS flight experience in agricultural applications, including multispectral imaging, data collection, and mapping using platforms such as DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral, DJI M300/M350, SenseFly eBee, and DJI Agras T20P over orchards, grapes, and row crops in NW Michigan.
Prerequisites: Must be a current MSU student, MSU IAT student, or enrolled as an MSU Lifelong Education student, Must submit completed UAS in Agriculture Training application form, Students must complete both parts of the training program, Students must pass the FAA Remote Pilot Written Test (Drone Certification), Requires enrollment in 4 MSU credits