Drones
Drones
Revised – July 2026
Engineering Career Cluster
The Engineering career cluster focuses on planning, designing, testing, building, and maintaining of machines, structures, materials, systems, and processes using empirical evidence and science, technology, and math principles. This career cluster includes occupations ranging from mechanical engineer and drafter to electrical engineer and to mapping technician.
Regional Program of Study: Drone (Unmanned Vehicle)
The Drone (Unmanned Vehicle) regional program of study focuses on the occupational and educational opportunities associated with operating or designing an unmanned aircraft using a ground-based controller. This program of study includes understanding and designing systems of communications between the controller and the aircraft to ensure compliance with federal aviation safety regulations.
Secondary Courses for High School Credit
- Level 1: Drone 1
- Level 2: Drone 2
- Level 3: Digital Electronics
- Level 4: Practicum in Manufacturing
Work-Based Learning and Expanded Learning Opportunities
Work-Based Learning Activities
- Intern with a public service, engineering, construction, or transportation firm
- Practice drone operations with an industry professional at a work site
Expanded Learning Opportunities
- Participate in an aerial drone competition
- Participate in SkillsUSA or TSA
Aligned Industry-Based Certifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot
Example Postsecondary Opportunities
Associate Degrees
- Airline/Commercial/Professional Pilot and Flight Crew
- Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician
Bachelor's Degrees
- Aviation Science
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology
Master's, Doctoral, and Professional Degrees
- Aerospace, Aeronautical, and Astronautical/Space Engineering, General
Additional Stackable IBCs/License
- Aerial Mapping and 3D Modeling Certification
Example Aligned Occupations
Aerospace Engineering and Operations Technicians
- Median Wage: $75,660
- Annual Openings: 85
- 10-Year Growth: 21%
Avionics Technicians
- Median Wage: $78,639
- Annual Openings: 128
- 10-Year Growth: 16%
Engineering
Drone (Unmanned Vehicle)
- Introduction to Aerospace and Aviation
- Introduction to Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV)
- Digital Electronics
- Practicum in Manufacturing (2027-2028)
Industry-Based Certifications
- FAA Part 107 Remote Drone Pilot
CTE Student Organization – TSA
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Educational opportunities are offered by the Lamar Consolidated Independent School District without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex or disability in its programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups.
El Distrito Escolar Consolidado Independiente de Lamar, ofrece oportunidades educacionales sin cuenta de raza, religion, nacionalidad, sexo o disabilidades o edad en sus programas o actividades y brinda iqualdad de acceso a los Boy Scouts y ostros grupos juveniles designados.