Standards - Career & Technical Education

Complete an FAA license application.

Investigate and report on liability and insurance requirements related to drone operation.

Explain the characteristics of drones according to FAA regulations and industry standards.

Classify drones according to body type.

Identify the roles and missions that various types of drones perform in military and civilian settings.

Describe industrial and commercial uses of various types of drones.

Describe instrument and data collection packages drones are able to take aloft.

Identify materials used in the construction of drones.

Identify drone components and parts of the craft.

Describe types of power systems for drones.

Demonstrate repair procedures on a drone.

Explain the aeronautical implications of air density and density altitude.

Explain the four forces of motion acting on a drone.

Calculate vectors to determine resulting motion.

Explain the theories of lift and drag as they apply to airfoils and lift production.

Calculate lift for a given drone.

Explain the factors that result in aerodynamic stalls during drone flights.

Calculate aircraft weight capacities and center of gravity to balance a drone for stability and control.

Utilize practical weather observations and micro meteorology for piloting a drone to maximize aerodynamic performance.

Program a drone for autonomous flight.

Perform computer simulation of a programmed drone flight.

Program a flight controller for flight modes, preset features, quick shot presets, and radio frequencies.

Identify primary and secondary flight controls for a drone.

Perform preflight checks and demonstrate emergency procedures for a drone.

Plan and carry out manual and autonomous flights by a drone, collecting usable data as required.

Store, organize, and deliver or communicate data according to industry standards and customer requirements.

Conduct environmental mapping and event-related object searching.

Explain the difference between local radio frequency and regional radio frequency and when each is used.

Perform pre-flight communications with air traffic control.

Perform emergency communications with air traffic control.

Incorporate safety procedures in handling, operating, and maintaining tools and machinery; handling materials; utilizing personal protective equipment; maintaining a safe work area; and handling hazardous materials and forces.

Demonstrate effective workplace and employability skills, including communication, awareness of diversity, positive work ethic, problem-solving, time management, and teamwork.

Explore the range of careers available in the field and investigate their educational requirements, and demonstrate job-seeking skills including resume-writing and interviewing.

Advocate and practice safe, legal, responsible, and ethical use of information and technology tools specific to the industry pathway.

Participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO) to increase knowledge and skills and to enhance leadership and teamwork.