Kalamazoo,
MI,
United States
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate Certificate in Geospatial Applications of Unoccupied Aircraft Systems in Kalamazoo United States | Western Michigan University
Western Michigan University
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Kalamazoo United States
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Qualification
Graduate Certificate
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
USD
7,620
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
6 months
The geospatial applications of unoccupied aircraft systems (UAS) certificate equips post-baccalaureate students with foundational skills to earn FAA certification as small UAS remote pilots. This nine-credit program emphasizes capturing and interpreting aerial imagery to produce precise 2D land cover maps, vegetation health assessments, digital elevation models, and 3D reconstructions.
Certificate graduates will gain the ability to:
Demonstrate comprehensive aviation knowledge required for FAA remote pilot certification.
Design effective flight plans for terrestrial mapping missions.
Collect and utilize ground control points for geospatial referencing and precision evaluation.
Apply photogrammetric techniques to transform overlapping images into 2D orthomosaics and 3D point cloud representations.
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.5
Qualification Requirements
An applicant with a bachelor’s degree
Minimum English proficiency test scores:
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL): 80 iBT
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: 6.5
Pearson Test of English, Academic Module (PTE): 54
Michigan English Test (MET): 57
Application deadlines:
Fall: April 1; Spring: August 1
Tuition
USD
7,620