Friday, February 27, 2015

Drones As A Hobby-MCC Continuing Education Class

For those who are curious about drones and how to operate one as a hobby, McHenry County College’s Continuing Education Department is offering a new class, Drones: Intro to UAS-Unmanned Aerial Systems, from 7-9 p.m. March 4 through April 8 in Room C104. 

The instructor, Bill Stockwell, will provide participants with a basic understanding of what a drone is and how it operates, along with the rules and guidelines for safe operation of a drone. Participants will get information on components and their functions, how a drone is constructed, and basic maintenance to keep the machine running. Information on how to perform pre- during, and post-flight inspections will also be provided.

Each student must purchase a flight simulator before the first class. The recommended model is the Great Planes Realflight 7 w/Interlink Elite, Mode 2, which can be purchased for approximately $170 from

Students who own a laptop should bring it to class. Cost is $249.  Use course ID: NRE S45 004 when registering.

To register, call the MCC Registration Office at (815) 455-8588 or register online at www.mchenry.edu/myMCC and select “Register for Workforce and Community Development Classes.”  For more information, call Tracy Berry at (815) 455-8758 or Claudia Terrones at (815) 455-8782.

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