Determining the Interest for a Drone Certification Course

The purpose of this study is to explore the interest of the Construction Management students at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo with drone usage and acquiring a drone license. This research paper analyzes students\u27 prior skill sets that were gained from a past internship or class and if that exposure to drones is sufficient enough to apply those skills to the construction industry. Implementing a drone certification course will benefit both the students and companies in the construction industry. Within the construction industry there is a rise in popularity with using technology devices to track and collect data, implementing a course or elective that help students gain their drone license within the Construction Management Department will better prepare students to apply drone usage to the construction field. A course of this sort will help students create a stronger resume and it may lead to new career opportunities. This paper explores students’ interest on the topic and why obtaining a drone license would be beneficial. That was done by conducting a survey that consisted of 12 questions, this survey was shared with Construction Management students at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. Based on the study that was conducted the majority of students would be interested in taking a drone certification course