Drone Pilot - FAA Part 107
The purpose of this 20-clock hour course is to prepare a student to become a FAA licensed Drone Pilot.
FAA Part 107 refers to the Federal Aviation Administration's regulations for the operation of small, unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS), commonly known as drones. It is a certification program that requires pilots to pass an aeronautical knowledge exam to fly drones for commercial purposes, which is often called the "Part 107 license" or "Remote Pilot Certificate". The certification is necessary for any non-recreational drone use that generates revenue or is part of a business and allows for more flexibility in operations, such as night flights or flying over people, provided certain conditions are met.
FAA Part 107 drone pilots are responsible for:
- Safely operating commercial drones
- Conducting pre-flight inspections
- Maintaining regulatory compliance
- Capturing aerial data
- Managing flight records
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
- Rules on where and how a pilot can fly
- Limitations of flight relative to altitude, airspace restrictions, and operational hours
- Airport classifications and different types of airspace
- Regulatory Compliance & Safety relative to flight
- Emergency procedures and risk management of flight
This program prepares individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 certification.
REQUIREMENTS:
16+ to take course
Job Opportunities
AA Part 107 Certified Drone Pilots may work as:
- Drone operators
- UAS technicians (entry-level)
- Aerial imaging specialists
- Inspection support technicians
- Freelance commercial drone pilots
Graduates who obtain the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification are qualified for entry-level commercial drone operations across multiple high-demand industries, including:
- Construction & Infrastructure – progress tracking, site inspections, mapping
- Surveying & Mapping Support – aerial data collection and orthomosaic imaging
- Public Safety & Emergency Response – search and rescue, disaster assessment
- Industrial & Facility Inspections – roofs, towers, utilities, pipelines, and equipment
- Agriculture & Land Management – crop monitoring and field assessment
- Media & Marketing – aerial photography and videography
- Environmental & Coastal Monitoring – erosion tracking, wildlife observation
- Energy & Utilities – inspection support for electrical, solar, and transmission systems
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