2025-2026 Course Information

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Proof of Learning (POL) Specifications

CTE State Assessment: The post-assessment will be a 100-item multiple choice test administered through the NC Instructional Management System.
Credential: Please work with the specified vendor(s) to coordinate and schedule.
Performance-based Measurement (PBM): Please follow the PBM guidelines set forth in the Performance-based Measurement Guide for the specified course.

Math Option Credit

Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options information.

Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement

Yes: The course meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
Yes*: The course can be offered in both middle and high school and meets the Computer Science graduation requirement.
No: The course does not meet the Computer Science graduation requirement.

Refer to the DPI website for more detailed Computer Science graduation requirement information.

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO)

Career and Technical Student Organizations (CTSO) are an integral part of this curriculum.
CTSOs incorporate strategies used to teach course content, develop leadership, citizenship, responsibility, and proficiencies related to workplace needs.

Work-based Learning (WBL)

Work-based Learning (WBL) is an integral part of all Career and Technical Education courses in North Carolina to show curricular relevance to industry skills.
Public School Units (PSUs) are encouraged to strategically choose work-based learning strategies in alignment with unique needs, considering factors such as local employment demands, available program offerings, resources, and other pertinent considerations. Contact your local CTE administrator for more information.

WBL Courses with Academic Credit:

CTE Advanced Studies
CTE Cooperative Education
CTE Entrepreneurial Experience
CTE Internship
CTE Pre-apprenticeship
CTE Apprenticeship

WBL Activities without Academic Credit:

Guest speaker
Career fair
Job fair
Transition fair
Field trip (workplace tour)
Job shadowing
Mentoring
Service learning
School-based enterprise
Simulated workplace
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project

ID12 Drone Technology II

Course Number	ID12
Course Title	Drone Technology II
Course Description	Execute drone missions that include autonomous flight and mapping. Utilize mapping software to produce 2D and 3D images. Develop a business plan needed to start a drone piloting company. Gain the knowledge, skills, and enhanced industry credentials for careers in drone technology.
Course Lead Consultant	David Barbour david.barbour@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adapted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Credential
Credential as POL	Aerial Mapping with Drones: 2D and 3D Application AND NFPA 2400 MUST PASS BOTH
Curriculum Date	Summer 2022
Hours of Instruction	135-150
Recommended Maximum Enrollment	15
Course Credit	1
Inherently Honors	Yes
Meets Computer Science (CS) Graduation Requirement	No
Math Option Credit	No
Prerequisites	ID11 Drone Technology I
Career Cluster(s)	Transportation, Distribution & Logistics (TRAN)
Pathway Level(s)	Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UMAS) - Career Major
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	Aerial Mapping with Drones: 2D and 3D Application NFPA 2400
CTSO(s) (Career and Technical Student Organization)	An Association for Marketing Education Students (DECA) Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) HOSA - Future Health Professionals North Carolina FFA Association SkillsUSA Technology Student Association (TSA) The National FFA Organization
SOC Code(s) (Standard Occupational Classification Code)	Commercial Pilots (53-2012) Detectives and Criminal Investigators (33-3021) Firefighters (33-2011) Vegetation Pesticide Handlers, Sprayers, and Applicators (37-3012)