UAS Basic Pilots Course

The Regional Training Center

a 501(c)(3) public benefit non-profit organization

For agencies that already have an established UAS program and are flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place.

*CALIFORNIA POST CERTIFIED

February 26-28 - Fountain Valley, California

Virtual Classroom Starts January 24, 2025 - FAA Ground school

March 4-6, 2025 - Alameda, California

Virtual Classroom Starts February 4, 2025 - FAA Ground school

March 19-21, 2025 - Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Virtual Classroom Starts February 19, 2025 - FAA Ground school

April 28-30, 2025 - Fountain Valley, California

Virtual Classroom Starts March 28, 2025 - FAA Ground school

June 16-18, 2025 - Fountain Valley, California

Virtual Classroom Starts May 16, 2025 - FAA Ground school

July 14-16, 2025 - Fountain Valley, California

Virtual Classroom Starts June 16, 2025 - FAA Ground school

Course Summary

The UAS Basic Pilots Course is 32-hours of instruction designed specifically and ONLY for agencies with an established UAS program and flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place. The curriculum focuses on piloting skills and training in UAS safety and general UAS program operations. Training begins online with FAA Part 107 test preparation, culminating in an in-class test review and assistance with test scheduling.

Students will:

Prepare for the FAA UAG 107 test (test fee included in tuition)
Explain UAS safety management strategies and safety culture
Demonstrate UAV flight setup and pre-flight
Demonstrate emergency safety procedures
Explain record-keeping and courtroom testimony
Demonstrate UAV piloting skills in basic public safety mission-sets
Demonstrate UAV piloting skills in a competition course, under stress

**Each student will receive a minimum of 8 hours of flight training as a member of a UAS deployment team and log up to 3 hours of actual flight time.**

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 3 days in class (32 hours total)
Max Class Size: 20 Students
Equipment: All training equipment is provided by the RTC
Prerequisite: None
Student Requirements: None
Technical Level: Beginner/New UAS Operators
Recommended For: UAS Operators and Supervisors
Notes: Tuition includes $175 FAA 107 testing fee. This course is ONLY for agencies that already have an established UAS program and are flying missions with protocols and a comprehensive policy in place.

Testimonials

"The Passion from the instructors and intent to engage the students were instrumental with creating a valuable and enjoyable learning experience."

"All the instructors were of great knowledge and value. Appreciate the hard work and time that goes into this training. Impressed with the knowledge of all the instructors."

"Great Course, will recommend to others. A log of fun and a lot of knowledge."

"Excellent course, I learned a lot more than I expected!"

"It was great having tons of different experience among the instructors. THANK YOU!!!"

"Great class and teachers. Very user friendly and informative."

"Much more than I expected. So much more responsibility for the pilot than I first understood. Very good training! Very much appreciated."

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