Drones

Drones at the Center for Aviation Studies
The center is home to a robust drone program, including academic courses. In addition, experts provide comprehensive information and guidance as part of being the university's hub for drone resources.
Black drone flying above a yellow field with a green tree line in the background
Campus flights Submit required Department of Public Safety approval request form here. Fourteen days' advance notice required. Event type, crowd size, level of media exposure and other factors may result in additional requirements, restrictions or request denials.
Student resources Initiate a flight request, learn about flying and more
Academic options Drone course information
Drone news
A group of 15 people standing with an orange Wingtra drone outside
From the birthplace of aviation to the epicenter of drones
About 20 middle school students pose outdoors with an orange drone and college staff, including three wearing bright yellow safety vests.
FAA workforce grant provides funding for drone pilot training
Wingtra drone sitting on KOSU airport taxiway
Drone Services takes flight
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Certificate for Ohio State; includes an FAA logo
Ohio State aviation joins FAA’s collegiate drone training initiative
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