🚁 TCAT McMinnville Opens Applications for Next Gen Drone Technology Program

Technical education in the region is expanding into emerging fields. TCAT McMinnville is now accepting applications for a specialized 12-month drone technology program launching January 4, 2027, designed to prepare students for careers in advanced aviation and unmanned systems across multiple industries.

📋 Program Details and Schedule

The Next Gen Drone Technology program is a full-time, day-based curriculum taught Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the TCAT at Coffee County campus. Upon completion, students earn industry certifications and a Next Gen Drone Technology Diploma. 🎓

🛸 What Students Will Learn

The curriculum emphasizes practical, real-world applications across multiple sectors. Students master drone mission planning, flight operations, and safety principles while learning to work in construction, utilities, agriculture, and disaster response. The program combines hands-on training with professional reporting skills, preparing graduates to deliver stakeholder reports that meet industry standards. ✈️

Safety and regulatory compliance form the foundation of instruction, ensuring graduates understand the legal and operational frameworks governing Advanced Air Mobility (AAM)-a rapidly growing field in the aviation workforce.

💼 Career Pathways

Graduates are positioned to enter careers in the evolving drone and aviation industries, where demand continues to grow across public and private sectors. The program’s focus on multiple application areas-from infrastructure inspection to emergency response-opens diverse employment opportunities. 🌟

🎯 How to Apply

Interested students can apply online at www.tcatmcminnville.edu The program begins January 4, 2027, and is structured as an on-campus/hybrid format to accommodate working professionals and full-time learners.