PIX4D & Sinclair College establish academic partnership

PIX4D is partnering with Ohio’s Sinclair College to establish a training hub in Dayton. Sinclair offers a Bachelor of Applied Science in Unmanned Aerial Systems, it is widely considered one of the top programs of its kind and a pioneer in drone education.

This collaboration aims to provide students with hands-on experience, enabling the next generation of professionals to meet the growing digital demands of sectors such as surveying, construction, and agriculture.

“Our partnership with Sinclair Community College is a cornerstone of PIX4D’s commitment to the North American market. By integrating our professional-grade tools into one of the country’s leading UAS programs, we are equipping the next generation of surveyors and engineers with the digital fluency required to lead their industries.” — Andrey Kleymenov, CEO of PIX4D

The partnership includes:

• Professional software suite: students gain hands-on experience with professional mapping tools, including PIX4Dmatic for processing, PIX4Dcloud for project sharing and collaboration, and PIX4Dfields for precision agriculture.
• Verified instruction: to maintain a high standard of technical training, Sinclair houses multiple PIX4D Certified Trainers, ensuring students are taught according to current industry best practices.
• Direct industry access: PIX4D specialists will conduct annual guest lectures, providing students with insights into real-world project management and the evolving needs of the various sectors.

“We are excited to have been selected by PIX4D for this expanded authorization, which builds on years of successful collaboration. PIX4D is a global leader in data analytics supporting core areas of interest for our UAS training and research efforts, so this partnership, enabling us to provide a broader range of training and certification options leveraging their products, is game changing.” — Dr. Andrew Shepherd, Chief Research Officer at Sinclair College

Through this close collaboration, PIX4D and Sinclair College aim to equip students to become skilled professionals in industries with growing digital needs. The program aims to graduate 25 specialists per year, equipping them with the digital modeling expertise needed to drive smarter decision-making on job sites—from surveying and construction to utilities and agriculture.

“What sets PIX4D apart is that it makes complex photogrammetry approachable without oversimplifying it. As an instructor, I’ve seen how it lets professionals focus on results and decision-making, rather than fighting algorithms or workflows.” — Brendon Moss, Sinclair’s Coordinator for Data Analytics in the National UAS Training and Certification Center

By combining PIX4D’s mapping technology with Sinclair’s educational leadership, the partnership establishes a new standard for workforce development in Ohio and beyond while providing a scalable model for future technical training across the United States.