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Immerse yourself in the advanced realm of unmanned aerial systems (UAS). By piloting various unmanned platforms, you'll understand how drones aid in disaster relief, weather prediction, scientific studies, agricultural monitoring of crops, soil, and livestock, crop spraying, wildfire observation, wildlife counts, inspections of power lines and pipelines, industrial security, exploration for oil, gas, and minerals, cargo delivery, search and rescue missions, and aerial imaging for sectors such as real estate, construction, film and entertainment, and accident analysis. Graduates will master the fundamentals of operating, testing, calibrating, and maintaining small unmanned systems, along with gathering and interpreting imagery from diverse sensors. Idaho State University College of Technology's Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) program caters to the aspirations and needs of those pursuing careers in expanding UAS fields like aerial photography, land surveying, agriculture, emergency services, and security. It imparts essential skills, knowledge, and training in modern unmanned aerial systems, covering flight principles, control mechanisms, basic electronics, video and image capture and interpretation, airframe design, and payloads. The curriculum fosters learning through critical thinking and problem-solving exercises. Students will also gain insight into the legal and ethical issues surrounding UAS usage.