COLLEGES • WORKFORCE OUTCOMES

College & University Drone Programs That Deliver Workforce Outcomes

Build a college drone degree or certificate pathway with stackable credentials—UAS certification college options including FAA Part 107, Safety Levels 1–4, and OEM micro‑credentials. Extend your employer pipeline with work‑based learning & job placement.

Colleges • Workforce Outcomes

Professional Development That Empowers Educators

Equip yourself with nationally recognized UAS certifications and the tools to lead future-ready programs.

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Build Your Skills.
Inspire Your Students.
Advance Your Career. 

USI’s professional development pathways give instructors the confidence, credentials, and curriculum to bring drones into the classroom and connect students to real careers.
Why Instructors Choose USI

Training That Meets Educators Where They Are

Ready to Learn

We understand the roadblocks schools face when adopting new programs—and we’re here to make it easier.

  • No Aviation Background Required
  • Stackable, Industry-Recognized Certifications
  • National Educator Community
  • Classroom-Ready Curriculum Support
  • Seasonal Earning Potential
What schools tell us

Common hurdles to starting a drone program

We understand the roadblocks schools face when adopting new programs—and we’re here to make it easier. 

  • Lengthy adoption cycles
  • Budget constraints
  • Faculty training
  • Keeping up with evolving standards
  • Demonstrating workforce outcomes
  • Differentiating programs
COLLEGES • WORKFORCE OUTCOMES

Turnkey Drone Programs for Colleges and Universities

We work with Technical Colleges, Community Colleges, and Universities to launch workforce-ready UAS programs with industry recognized certifications, expert instruction, and career outcomes.

Colleges • Workforce Outcomes

College & University Drone Programs That Deliver Workforce Outcomes

Build a college drone degree or certificate pathway with stackable credentials—UAS certification college options including FAA Part 107, Safety Levels 1–4, and OEM micro‑credentials. Extend your employer pipeline with work‑based learning & job placement. Keywords: drone workforce training.

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The USI Difference

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Instructor Certification

Earn USI Instructor credentials with CEUs.

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Part 107 for Educators

Focused prep and classroom implementation tips.

 

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Safety Levels 1–4

Teach safety with ASTM‑aligned checklists and SOPs.

 

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Ready‑to‑Teach Assets

Slide decks, labs, and assessments inside your LMS.

 

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Office Hours & Support

Real humans during implementation and beyond.

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Upskilling Pathways

Advance from foundational to advanced operations.

 

  1. Lack of subject-matter expertise? Our PD builds your knowledge step by step, starting from any background.

  2. Unclear career connections for students? USI certifications map directly to high-demand workforce roles.

  3. Limited time for new prep? Ready-to-teach curriculum reduces the burden of lesson creation.

  4. Need for validation? Earn nationally recognized credentials that demonstrate authority and open doors to funding.
Solving Common Educator Challenges

We Understand What Educators Need Most

 
Professional Development Pathways

Flexible Training Options for Educators 

  1. Instructor Certification (Train-the-Trainer)
    Become certified to teach USI curriculum at your school or college.

  2. Part 107 Prep & Certification
    FAA Remote Pilot Certificate included—essential for teaching and flying with students.

  3. Specializations in Safety, Flight, and Maintenance
    Build expertise across multiple areas to strengthen your program and expand offerings.

  4. Ongoing Support & Community
    Access PD refreshers, instructional resources, and peer-to-peer educator networks.
Professional Development Pathways

Flexible Training Options for Educators

 
  • Instructor Certification (Train-the-Trainer)
    Become certified to teach USI curriculum at your school or college.

  • Part 107 Prep & Certification
    FAA Remote Pilot Certificate included—essential for teaching and flying with students.

  • Specializations in Safety, Flight, and Maintenance
    Build expertise across multiple areas to strengthen your program and expand offerings.

  • Ongoing Support & Community
    Access PD refreshers, instructional resources, and peer-to-peer educator networks.
From Training to Advocacy

Become a Champion for Drone Education 

Educators who complete USI PD don’t just gain skills—they become advocates who bring drone programs to life in their schools, districts, and colleges. With certification in hand, you can lead adoption, guide colleagues, and inspire students with a clear path from classroom learning to real careers. 

How USI Makes it Easy

Multiple options to suit your needs 

What We Do
Simple, Turnkey program models
How it Works
Clear Delivery options for colleges
Why it Matters
Proven workforce results
  • FAA Part 107 training + ASTM-aligned Certifications
  • Professional Flight Ops, and Professional Maintenance Technology pathways
  • Instructor PD + Train-the-Trainer certification options
  • Employer partnerships through USI’s Pipeline
  • Full turnkey option: USI provides instructors, aircraft, insurance, and program management
  • Hybrid: USI-delivered instruction + college-provided equipment
  • Authorized Training Provider:
  • College-led with USI training & curriculum
  • Launch programs in months vs. years of development
  • Scalable to student demand and budget needs
  • Industry-recognized certifications beyond FAA Part 107
  • Direct connections to employers in high-growth fields

Career-Ready Curriculum in Action: USI offers flexible in-person, hybrid, or online delivery options with turnkey program management, faculty training and support, comprehensive curriculum and assessments, and leadership oversight from our experienced customer success and implementation teams to ensure seamless execution.

We partner with leading colleges around the U.S. 

We partner with leading colleges around the U.S. 

What our Educators Say

 

Where our graduates work

Career Outcomes Your Students Will Recognize

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Career Outcomes Your Students Will Recognize

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Drone professionals needed by 2027
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Global UAS market
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College Drone Programs

Why Start Now?

  • Total commercial UAS market is $41 billion in 2025 and growing to $126 billion by 2032.

  • Top 5 industry sectors:   Mapping/Surveying, Media, Agriculture, Utility, Construction

  • The Services market is over $6 billion and set to exceed $18 billion by 2029.  

What our Educators say 

Where our Graduates work

Ready to Learn

Why Start Now?

  • Top 5 drone industry sectors:   Mapping/Surveying, Media, Agriculture, Utility, Construction

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445,000+

CERTIFIED REMOTE PILOTS

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$126 billion

2032 UAS MARKET PROJECTION
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$18 billion

2029 UAS SERVICES MARKET PROJECTION

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Your Workforce Partner

Designed for Schools. Built for Careers.

 

  1. FAA & ASTM International aligned curriculum– built to exceed industry and regulatory standards.

  2. Stand up your program quickly with pre-built curricula, pacing guides, SOPs, and assessments.

  3. Reduce startup risk with proven turnkey or hybrid models that include staffing, aircraft, marketing support, and insurance

  4. Expand access with short-term, stackable credentials and dual-enrollment readiness.

  5. Drive enrollments by serving high school feeders, veterans, career changers, and adult learners.

Why Start Now?

  1. Total commercial UAS market is $41 billion in 2025 and growing to $126 billion by 2032.  
  2. Top 5 industry sectors:   Mapping/Surveying, Media, Agriculture, Utility, Construction
  3. Services market is over $6 billion and set to exceed $18 billion by 2029.  

Why Start Now

 
  1. Total commercial UAS market is $41 billion in 2025 and growing to $126 billion by 2032.  
  2. 444,960 certificated remote pilots and 420,825 commercial drone registrations across the U.S.
  3. Services market is over $6 billion and set to exceed $18 billion by 2029.  
Our Partners

The USI Pipeline Program

Ready to Explore Your Options?

Schedule a call with a Workforce Partnership Manager today and explore drone workforce training models, employer partnerships, and UAS curriculum options for your college program.

Designed to Meet the Needs of Workforce-Driven Institutions

College Drone Programs

 
  1. Stand up your program quickly with pre-built curricula, pacing guides, SOPs, and assessments.

  2. Reduce startup risk with proven turnkey or hybrid models that include staffing, aircraft, marketing support, and insurance.

  3. Expand access with short-term, stackable credentials and dual-enrollment readiness.

  4. Drive enrollments by serving high school feeders, veterans, career changers, and adult learners.
Why to enroll?

Our teacher are the best & highly qualified

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  1. Nationally Recognized Standards
    Only USI offers ASTM-aligned curriculum across flight operations, maintenance, and technology.

  2. Full-Service Program Management
    We provide instructors, aircraft, insurance, marketing support, and flight operations support—so you don’t have to.

  3. Scalable Model
    Whether you want to pilot one course or build a UAS Center of Excellence, we support every step.

  4. Multi-Track Certification Pathways
    From basic drone operations to advanced maintenance and electronics technician credentials.
 
Why USI

What Sets Us Apart

Ready to Explore Your Options?
Request a Demo

Schedule a call with a Workforce Partnership Manager today and explore drone workforce training models, employer partnerships, and UAS curriculum options for your college program.

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