FAA Certified Flight Instructors and Part 107 Training Preparation
150+ years of Aviation and UAS Experience
We Are Passionate About Providing You With The Best Professional Drone Pilot Preparation
Be at the cutting edge of technology and innovation by keeping up with the industry of tomorrow. It is estimated that the drone industry will create 100,000 jobs and contribute US $82 billion to the US economy in the next decade; 70% will occur in the first three years. Now, with the recent FAA decision to began approving commercial drone applications they have created immediate employment opportunities. Learn the skills today that you will need to profit in this emerging commercial market.
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Student Testimonials
I am so glad that I took the course with Drone Universities. It opened my eyes to so many potential things that I had never even thought of. I had so many questions before taking the course and would spend countless hours online trying to find the answers but there was so much misinformation out there. Drone Universities answered all of my questions in an informative and comprehensive manner. The instructors were very knowledgeable and personable. I enjoyed the classroom instruction as well as the hands on experience. When I first started the course I could barely fly a drone. By the end of the second day I was confident enough to take my new drone home and fly solo. I think that anyone interested in flying drones, even as a hobbyist, should take this course to learn the safe practices and regulations. Safety is the key to success!
I received a DJI Phantom 3 this past Christmas and as a new drone owner, I had no idea where to start. I knew I needed to register my drone, but that’s about it. That’s why I enrolled in Drone Universities drone safety course. Not only did I learn how to fly my drone safely, I now understand basic drone law. Thanks to Drone Universities, I’m now registered/compliant with the FAA and I’m confident when I fly my DJI Phantom.I’d had a great experience and strongly recommend Drone Universities.
I had the opportunity to attend the 2-day training of Introduction to Drones at Drone Universities, after attending a single day training from another drone school. I can vouch for the good quality of training provided by their team. The training was highly ethical and the trainers were flexible with our needs. I recommend them for 3 reasons:
- They focus on making you a good pilot with deeper theoretical and practical knowledge
- They are real pilots. Each instructor taught course content with insights from personal experiences
- They teach with passion and want you to be successful
I plan to attend their advanced level courses in the near future. They may not be cheapest but the quality speaks for itself. I admire their passion and sincerely wish them success.
Having taken Drone Universities course Intro to Drones, I realize it was the best investment I made. Not only do you learn the basics of this industry, you are also given a chance to learn to fly them! Not many programs out there that I have taken give you this option; I’ve tried others. The staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. I strongly recommend them!
I recently attended “Introduction to drones” offered by Drone Universities. The class was taught by several instructors who were experts in their domains. Their knowledge, experience and expertise spoke for itself. The focus of the class was on how to be a good pilot by having the best ethics, related knowledge and professionalism. One thing that impressed me the most was the emphasis on actually learning how to fly a drone without, and without always needing technology as an aid.The class overall was an excellent experience and I am planning to attend more classes from Drone Universities.
Why are We Different?
Course Information
Hands-On Training
We offer courses for both beginners and advanced pilots. Our hands-on training will prepare you for a career in the emerging drone industry. Students learn about various aerial vehicles along with programming, unique flight characteristics, proper airmanship in our “Introduction to Drones” course. Advanced students can learn aerial photography techniques in “Drone Photography/Videography,” or learn mapping skills in “Drone GIS/Mapping.”
FAA Certified Flight Instructors and part 107 UAS pilots
Our students can feel confident they are receiving the best education possible, because our courses are taught by top-level industry professionals. Our Ground School portion is taught by actual FAA CFI’s (Certified Flight Instructors), FAA AGI’s (Advanced Ground Instructors) and part 107 UAS certified pilots. Our lead Director of Training has over 38 years aviation experience encompassing Naval, corporate, and airline aviation under 14 CFR, parts 121 and 135 scheduled and nonscheduled operations in both passenger and jet fighter aircraft as well as being an FAA Certified Flight Instructor (CFI).
Career Opportunities
It is estimated that the drone industry will create 100,000 jobs and contribute US $82bn to the US economy in the next decade; 70% will occur in the first three years. New drone-related companies are being created each day, in 2014, $108 million dollars was invested in new drone startup companies. Sectors with high demand will be agriculture, film, aerial photography/videography, search and rescue, law enforcement and structure inspection. Drone Universities offers help with job and career placement services for all of our graduates.