Event Phone: (888) 782-4969
-
UAS Operators Course 240624-UOP-POST-C1a
June 24, 2024 - June 28, 2024
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Virtual (online) classroom for FAA testing preparation begins May 24, 2024
Cancellations must be made by May 24, 2024, to obtain a full refund. See our Payment, Cancellation, Refund & Attendance Policy for additional restrictions & information.
Executive Summary:
The Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Operators Course is 48 hours of instruction designed to provide organizations with skilled pilots with the depth of understanding necessary to create, maintain, or operate in an aviation program based on unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) platforms.
Students will:
- Prepare for the FAA UAG 107 test (test fee included in the tuition)
- Identify and explain agency-specific mission sets
- Demonstrate the ability to create or modify a UAS safety management system
- Demonstrate the ability to create or modify a UAS maintenance program
- Explain UAS operations and limitations
- Create or modify a UAS training program
- Demonstrate the ability to apply for Public Use Certificates of Authorization and waivers under Part 107
- Demonstrate the ability to operate a UAV in basic mission sets
Each student will receive a minimum of 12 hours of flight instruction and log at least 3 hours of actual flight time. Students will be prepared for and schedule to take the FAA’s Part 107 Examination. Successful students will return to their respective organizations as trained operators with all the information required for a fully developed program ready for management review.
The Regional Training Center (The RTC) is not affiliated with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). The FAA Remote Pilot Airman Certificate is achieved by passing the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test. PSI Examination Services now controls all FAA Part 107 testing. The RTC staff will facilitate and assist students in scheduling their FAA examination using an RTC-issued coupon code.
Course Information:
Course Length: 8 hours online and 5 days in class (48 hours total)
Max Class Size: 20 Students
Equipment: All training equipment is provided by the RTC (students are welcome to bring agency UAVs)
Prerequisites: None
Student Requirements: None
Technical Level: New UAS Operators for public agencies
Recommended For: UAS Operators, Supervisors, and Policy and Program Creation
Notes: Tuition includes $175 FAA 107 testing fee
The Regional Training Center is committed to respecting and protecting the privacy of our customers. Your information will not be provided to third-party providers of any kind or utilized for purposes outside of updates regarding our training courses and offerings. For additional information, please see our Terms & Conditions.
Venue: East Bay Regional Park District
Address:
Description:
Nike Base Classroom across from the main Public Safety Headquarters
