# Drone Camera Operator (AS Degree)

Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog · Department: Photography

Source: https://catalog.mtsac.edu/programs/programsaz/photography/drone-camera-operator/

**Arts Division**  
**Commercial & Entertainment Arts Department**  
This degree is designed for students who want to specialize as drone camera imaging operators for multiple career applications in commercial photography, cinematography, construction, surveying, inspection, and public safety.

#### Required Courses

| Course | Title | Units |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AERO 160 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Basic | 4 |
| AERO 210 | Unmanned Aircraft Systems Advanced | 4 |
| PHOT 10 | Basic Digital and Film Photography | 3 |
| PHOT 11B | Digital Capture Workflow | 3 |
| PHOT 26 | Video for Photographers | 3 |
| PHOT 50 | Drone Camera Operator Basic | 3 |
| PHOT 51 | Advanced Drone Camera Operator | 3 |
| PHOT 55 | Drone Mapping | 3 |
| PHOT 56 | Drone Inspection and Thermal Imaging | 3 |
| **Recommended Electives** | |  |
| ↳ ANIM 130 | Introduction to 3D Modeling |  |
| ↳ ANIM 172 | Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects |  |
| ↳ ARTC 272 | Motion Graphics, Compositing and Visual Effects |  |
| ↳ ECT 87 | Fundamentals of Construction Inspection |  |
| ↳ GEOG 10 | Introduction to Geographic Information Systems |  |
| ↳ PHOT 9 | Digital Image Editing for Photographers |  |
| ↳ PHOT 24 | Advanced Digital Image Editing for Photographers |  |
| ↳ PHOT 28 | Photography Portfolio Development |  |
| ↳ R-TV 06 | Broadcast Traffic Reporting |  |
| ↳ R-TV 19A | Beginning Video Production |  |
| ↳ R-TV 19B | Advanced Video Production |  |
| ↳ R-TV 22 | Editing for Film and Television |  |
| **Total Units** | | **29** |

### Outcomes

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