Become an FAA Certified Drone Pilot to Fly for Commercial Use
This live 7 hour ground school course, originally developed by Mark Donovan for the University of New Hampshire’s Drone Academy, prepares students to pass the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge test. It provides in-depth training on the FAA’s Part 107 non-hobbyist small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) rules and regulations, as well as all other knowledge areas of aviation required by the FAA, to become a certified Part 107 Remote Pilot and to operate a drone commercially in the United States National Airspace System.
Class Dates/Location:
- June 3, 2023: 8:30am to 3:30pm
- Location – WMUR’s offices in Manchester, NH
Register below today!
The Live FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Test Prep Course is taught by Mark Donovan, an FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot, and also an FAA Part 61 manned aircraft Commercial Pilot and active Certified Flight Instructor with Instrument rating (CFI/CFII).
This course is designed for hobbyist drone pilots, and others working in industry and law enforcement required to fly drones, who are looking to become FAA Part 107 Remote Pilots so that they can fly drones commercially and safely in the United States National Airspace System. The course is in direct alignment with the FAA’s Part 107 remote pilot certification requirements and includes the latest in 2021 regulation changes.
This is a Live course, where the instructor and students directly interact with each other during the classes.
Topics covered in detailed during the 107 Remote Pilot course include:
- Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Requirements
- Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test General Information
- Scheduling to take the Part 107 Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Exam
- Application Process for Obtaining a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
- Applicable FAA Documents and Regulations Associated with sUAS
- New Part 107 Rules – Effective April 21, 2021
- Airspace classification, ops requirements and flight restrictions affecting sUAS ops
- Aviation weather sources
- Effects of weather on sUAS performance
- sUAS loading
- Emergency procedures
- Crew Resource Management
- Radio Communication Procedures
- Determining the Performance of sUAS
- Physiological effects on Pilot Performance
- Aeronautical Decision-Making and Judgment
- Airport Operations
- Night Operations
- Maintenance and Pre-flight Inspection Procedures
Practice test questions are introduced at the end of each course chapter.
Emphasis Topics covered in the Part 107 Remote Pilot Course Include:
| How to Read Sectional Charts
There’s a wealth of information on an FAA Sectional Chart that can ensure you fly your drone safely and avoid manned aircraft. This Part 107 remote pilot course provides detailed discussion on interpreting them. |
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| National Airspace System
Our nation’s airspace is comprised of controlled and uncontrolled airspace, as well as special use and “other” airspace. Knowing where you can legally fly a drone is important for a remote pilot. This course provides in-depth discussion on this topic. |
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| New 2021 Part 107 Rules
Many new Part 107 rules became effective April, 2021, including:
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| Aviation Weather
Up to 16% of the Remote Pilot Aeronautical Written Exam can be on weather. This course provides in-depth review on:
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By the end of this Live Part 107 Remote Pilot course students will be prepared to successfully pass the FAA Remote Pilot Aeronautical Knowledge Test.
In addition to in-depth training on the Part 107 FAA rules and regulations, students will be introduced to the various sUAS-related careers paths that become available to them after receiving their Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA.
Drone Pilot Course Details – This Part 107 drone pilot course is taught live and in-person in a classroom environment.
Course Dates – This course is taught in one session on June 3rd, 2023, and starts at 8:30am at the WMUR facility in Manchester, NH, and runs until approximately 3:30pm.
Individual Course Cost – $225
To enroll in this course, simply click on the Buy Now Button above to use either a PayPal account, or a credit card, and process securely through PayPal.
Do you have a team requiring Part 107 certification? Group discount rates are available for teams of two or more, with increasing discounts the larger the team.
If you have further questions about this course, contact us here.
Lifetime Access – To maintain your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot license, you’ll need to pass a recurrent FAA knowledge test every 24 months. Students of this course will receive lifetime access to the online training course material, which is updated regularly in response to FAA Part 107 rule changes.
Help When you Need it – If you have any questions after completing our FAA Part 107 Course, simply call or email us, and we will respond back to you quickly.
– Testimonials –
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Tim R.: September 19, 2019 Mark, Thanks for the help today, I passed the Part 107 test with a 97%. Eric S.: February 21, 2020 Mark, This morning I took my Part 107 UAS – Small exam and PASSED with a score of 88%.Thank you for the course it gave me a great base of knowledge. Marc B.: March 12, 2021 Mark, Thank you for your class. Appreciated all the information, explanations and insights you provided – now I know what I’m in for! Brian W.: December 1, 2021 Mark, Just finished my test with a 90. Thanks for your help yesterday, it clarified my question. I found the material you covered very relevant to the test I just completed, though I still needed to study more. I also appreciated that you were available and interested to answer my questions weeks after I took the course. That was huge. |
Instructor Background – Mark Donovan
- University of New Hampshire Adjust Instructor who developed the course material and has taught the same FAA Part 107 Workshop from 2018 to present.
- Part 107 certified small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) remote/drone pilot.
- Part 61 Certified Flight Instructor (CFI/CFII), Commercial and Instrument rated pilot, manned aircraft.
- Consultant to other online Part 107 Drone Schools
- Mission Pilot & Instructor/Check pilot for New Hampshire Wing Civil Air Patrol
- Falcon Imagery owner – sUAS company founded in 2016.
- 35+ years in high tech working in various Electrical Engineering and Technical Marketing positions.