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Certified Remote Pilot

Federal Aviation Administration

Certification

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.

Duration

Not specified

Credits

Not specified

Cost

Not specified

Format

Hybrid

What You'll Learn

AI-generated

Key competencies developed through this program

  • KnowledgeApply airspace authorization procedures and flight restrictions when planning drone operations in controlled and special use airspace.
    Developing
Skills & Competencies

Skills developed through this program

  • Apply FAA regulations governing sUAS rating privileges, limitations, and flight operations within legal parameters
  • Classify airspace categories and comply with operating requirements and flight restrictions affecting sUAS
  • Interpret aviation weather data to assess environmental effects on small unmanned aircraft performance
  • Calculate loading parameters and evaluate performance characteristics of small unmanned aircraft
  • Execute emergency procedures to mitigate risks and ensure safety during abnormal flight situations
  • Apply crew resource management principles to coordinate effectively within multi-crew or team operations
Career Pathways

Occupations this program prepares you for

Program Details

Detailed information about this program

In order to fly your drone under the FAA's Small UAS Rule (Part 107), you must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA. This certificate demonstrates that you understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safely flying drones.

Requirements

What you need to earn this credential

Internship/Fieldwork/Practicum Requirements

Be at least 16 years old Be able to read, speak, write, and understand English Be in a physical and mental condition to safely fly a drone Pass the initial aeronautical knowledge exam: "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)"

Financial Aid

Eligible funding programs

No funding information available.

Scholarships

No scholarships listed.

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Student Outcomes

Performance metrics for this program

Completion Rate

Not reported

Placement Rate

Not reported

Locations

Where this program is offered

No locations specified.

Related Programs

Programs related to this one

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