Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)

Prerequisite(s): Students must be 14 in order to take the course examination and must be 16 to receive the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate

Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS): Drone Technology & FAA Certification

Course Description: The Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) course introduces students to the exciting and fast-growing world of drone technology and prepares them to earn the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, the federal license required for commercial drone operations.

Students explore how drones are transforming industries such as engineering, media, real estate, public safety, and environmental science. They learn the fundamentals of the National Airspace System, FAA regulations, weather analysis, and safe flight operations through hands-on lessons using classroom drones and simulation technology. All instruction follows FAA Part 107 guidelines, providing the aeronautical knowledge and practical skills needed for professional-level drone operations.

Real-World Application & Business Readiness: Each student designs and writes a Drone Business Plan for a project or service of their choosing, such as aerial photography, mapping, inspection, or creative media. This project connects technical training with entrepreneurship, marketing, and problem-solving skills relevant to real careers.By the end of the course, students leave with:

• A completed, personalized Drone Business Plan
• The FAA TRUST Recreational Drone License (required for hobby flying)
• And, upon passing the FAA exam and reaching age 16, their official FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate, allowing them to legally operate drones for commercial work in the United States

Career & College PathwaysGraduates of the sUAS program often continue into:

• Aviation Technology I & II or collegiate aviation and aeronautical programs
• Engineering, GIS, or computer science majors
• Public safety, real estate, construction, or media industries
• Military or ROTC technology fields involving unmanned systems
• Entrepreneurial drone operations based on their own business plans

Students also learn about scholarship and grant opportunities that support future training, flight education, and STEM advancement.

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To learn more, contact Instructor Tony Frazier, FAA Advanced Ground Instructor, Instrument/Commercial & FAA Part 107 Drone [email protected]

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(Updated 10/30/25)