Drone Camera Operator
AS Degree Photography · Mt. San Antonio College · 2026-2027 Catalog
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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