Pathway 01 · Autonomous Flight & Aerial Intelligence
Drones
From remote-controlled flight to data-driven autonomy. Scholars learn safe flight, aerial imaging, mapping, and the rules of the sky, then work toward FAA Part 107 certification as soon as they are eligible.
What scholars learn
Uses the pathway Title
- Flight fundamentals and safety
- FAA Part 107 test preparation
- Aerial photography and mapping
- Drone repair and maintenance
- Mission planning with real data
- Game design and storytelling
- C# scripting in Unity
- Level design and physics
- 3D assets and animation
- Playtesting and QA
- UI and UX design basics
- iOS and Android development
- Cross-platform apps
- Working with data and APIs
- Testing and publishing
- Python for data
- Data collection and visualization
- Training machine learning models
- Prompting and AI tools
- Responsible and ethical AI
- 3D modeling
- VR scene building
- AR on mobile devices
- Interaction and spatial design
- Simulation basics
- Mechanical build and design
- Sensors and motors
- Block and C++ programming
- Autonomous navigation
- Team competition
- CAD fundamentals
- 3D printer setup and slicing
- Prototyping and iteration
- Materials and finishing
- Design for real-world use
- Digital audio workstations
- Beat making and arrangement
- Recording and mixing
- Sound design
- Podcast production
- Networking fundamentals
- Linux command line
- Threats and defenses
- Packet analysis
- Ethical hacking in safe labs
- HTML, CSS, and JavaScript
- Front-end frameworks
- Back-end and databases
- Git and GitHub
- Deploying to the cloud
Watch
Drones at CODE313
See scholars pilot, compete, and show what they can do at Drone Basketball and Youth Drone Demo Day.
Where it leads
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- Commercial Drone Pilot
- Aerial Photographer / Mapper
- Drone Repair Technician
- GIS Data Specialist
- Precision Agriculture Consultant
- UAS Fleet Manager
- Junior Game Developer
- Unity Developer
- QA Tester
- Gameplay Programmer
- Technical Artist
- Simulation Designer
- Junior App Developer
- App Developer I
- Associate Software Engineer
- UI/UX App Developer
- Full Stack Developer
- iOS Developer
- Data Scientist
- AI Prompt Engineer
- Machine Learning Specialist
- Data Analyst
- Junior Unity Developer
- 3D Modeler
- VR Technical Support
- XR Developer
- Simulation Engineer
- Immersive UX Designer
- Robotics Technician
- Assembly Line Programmer
- Field Service Technician
- Mechatronics Engineer
- Automation Specialist
- Systems Integrator
- 3D Printing Technician
- Prototype Lab Assistant
- CAD Drafter
- Additive Manufacturing Engineer
- Industrial Designer
- Biomedical Prosthetics Specialist
- Sound Designer
- Audio Post-Production Engineer
- Podcast Engineer
- Music Producer
- Junior Security Analyst
- Help Desk II
- IT Compliance Analyst
- Ethical Hacker
- Incident Response Manager
- Cloud Security Architect
- Junior Web Developer
- Front-End Developer
- Back-End Developer
- UI Developer
- Front-End Engineer
- Web Application Engineer
Scholar spotlight
Uses the pathway Story
- Davontay Delacerda
- Passed his FAA Part 107 exam at 17 and became a licensed commercial drone pilot.
- https://irp.cdn-website.com/7868f8b4/dms3rep/multi/opt/davontay-1920w.webp
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Pathway sponsors fund equipment, instruction, and credentials for Detroit scholars, with recognition at every session and showcase.