Aerial Advantage Academy:

Remote Pilot

3 Days/21 Hours - $997 - In-Person/Virtual

Course Overview

Aerial Advantage Academy is a 3-day, instructor-led training engagement designed to help individuals prepare for the Part 107 exam, and build a strong foundation as a Professional Drone Operator.

The training is delivered by a Facilitator and Moderator, who provide their subject matter expertise and vocational experience in the drone industry, offering best practices and industry insights.

Course Outline

    • Discover the history of drones

    • Discuss modern drone applications and challenges

    • Pass the FAA TRUST Exam

    • Discover Part 107 rules

    • Gain familiarity with Drone Pilot terminology

    • Engage in a virtual drone simulator

    • Perform hands-on flightline drills with drones

    • Understand the mechanics behind operating a drone

    • Develop maintenance protocols

    • Troubleshoot common issues

    • Learn airspace terminology

    • Analyze the National Airspace System

    • Interpret aeronautical maps and charts

    • Analyze a mid-air collision case study

    • Discover the concepts of Crew Resource Management

    • Learn Aeronautical Decision-Making best practices

    • Develop risk mitigation strategies

    • Review weather factors

    • Interpret a METARS report

    • Learn basic photography and videography tips

    • Discover the benefits of different types of enterprise-grade drones

Key Features

  • Instructor-Led Training

  • Indefinite access to the Aerial Advantage Academy Learning Management System (LMS)

    • Following the class, retain access to cloud-based resources including practice questions, organizational assets, and reference charts

  • Virtual Simulator Training

    • Develop your skills as you progress through a series of tutorials and scenarios through the Zephyr platform

    • Receive scoring and feedback on performance

    • Simulate flying various real-world drones

    • Desktop/Laptop required; Windows 10/MacOS 12 or higher

  • Hands-On Flight Training (In-Person Sessions Only)

    • Practice flightline tasks under the supervision of an experienced Remote Pilot-In-Command