Course Information

2026-2027 Academic Year

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ID11 Drone Technology I Honors

Course Code	ID11
Course Title	Drone Technology I Honors
Course Description	Explore the fast-growing world of drone (UAS) operations and aviation technology through teamwork, leadership activities, and real-world flight experiences. Build career-ready skills while learning how drones are operated safely and legally in professional settings. FAA drone laws, airspace and weather analysis, mission planning, and industry-standard flight procedures are emphasized. Manual and GPS-assisted flight operations prepare learners for advanced coursework, FAA Part 107 certification, and high-demand careers in aviation, technology, and public safety.
Cluster Grouping	Connecting and Supporting Success
Career Cluster	Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS)
Course Lead Consultant	Jim Pressly james.pressly@dpi.nc.gov
Course Status	Standard
Course Type	Adopted
POL (Proof of Learning)	Credential
Credential as POL	14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
Curriculum Date	Summer 2026
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	ID10 Drone Technology Fundamentals
Cluster Grouping(s)	Connecting and Supporting Success
Career Cluster(s)	Digital Technology and Computer Science (DTCS)
Pathway Level(s)	Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UMAS) - Concentrator
Aligned Credential(s) or Certification(s)	14 CFR Part 107 Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)
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)	Aircraft Cargo Handling Supervisors (53-1041) Aircraft Service Attendants (53-6032) Airfield Operations Specialists (53-2022) Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers (53-2011) Transportation Inspectors (53-6051)

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.

Recommended Maximum Enrollment
Indicates the recommended maximum number of students who should be enrolled in a course based on best educational practice.

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.

Math Option Credit
Refer to the Math Options Charts on the DPI website for more detailed math options 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 educational strategy within the North Carolina Career and Technical Education (CTE) system. It provides students with real-world work experiences, allowing them to apply academic and technical skills while developing crucial durable employability skills. These experiences occur at employer worksites, coordinated with school-based activities to illustrate the practical relevance of academic learning.

Work-based learning strategies, integral to all CTE career clusters in North Carolina, encompass the four phases of the Career Development Continuum: career awareness, exploration, preparation, and participation as noted in the image below. Learn more at Career Development and Work-based Learning | NC DPI.

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
Workplace challenge/Industry-sponsored project