UAS Bootcamp at HGTC

UAS Bootcamp Program Details

Starts May 12, 2025 | 8-Week Accelerated Program

Program Overview

The UAS Bootcamp Program at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC) includes instruction on UAS safety, the fundamentals of drone technology, mission planning, and provides hands-on flight experience to prepare participants for a career in UAS. This program integrates multiple industry certifications into a streamlined curriculum that can be completed in as few as eight weeks.

Certifications Available:

1 - Remote Pilot Certificate (From the FAA)
2 - VLOS System Operation Ground Certification (From USI)
3 - VLOS System Operation Flight Certification (From USI)
4 - Safety Level 1 Certification (From USI)

Scholarships may be available for those over the age of 18 who have resided in the state of South Carolina for at least one year.

Bootcamp Duration / Schedule

Duration: 8 weeks of intensive, full-time study
Structure: Combination of online and instructor-led activities, including multiple on-site training residencies at Horry-Georgetown Technical College (HGTC).

Certification is valid for 24 months; recertification is accomplished by completing recurrent training. 

NOTE: Curriculum is available through USI to prepare for the exam but is not required to sit for the proctored certification exam. Recertification is assessed by a third-party, independent provider.