Drone Training with V1DroneMedia, FAA Part 107 Prep Aug 23-24

V1DroneMedia is dedicated to training others to operate drones in a safe, reliable, and responsible manner. Our Chief Pilot, Jason Damman, is a certified flight instructor (CFI), holds FAA ATP (Airline Transport Pilot) certificate and FAA Part 107 drone license. He is a subject matter expert in national airspace and FAA regulations through his 20 years of experience in commercial airlines, and 7 years of V1DroneMedia commercial drone operations. He is also an instructor at the Tri-C Drone Academy For First Responders, provides classes and course work through Lorain County Community College (LCCC), and custom on-demand training to groups and individuals. We are also a founding member of the North Coast Drone Alliance, a non-profit drone professional association in the Northeast Ohio region, connecting and educating drone professionals in all industries and sectors.

We offer a variety of drone training classes geared toward your interest and skill level. If you would like to learn more about drone technology, its uses, and growth in applications in various industries, check out our pre-recorded Drones for Business Educational Webinar.

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FAA Part 107 Prep Class

Saturday, August 23 – Sunday August 24
8:30 am – 4:30 pm each day

Ohio Drone Repair
2236 N. Cleveland Massillon Rd.
Akron, OH 44333

Spend 2 days learning with a professional airline and drone pilot who is also flight instructor and a drone business owner, and by the end of the class will equipped with the necessary knowledge to practice, take, and pass the FAA Part 107 Exam to earn your commercial drone pilot certification.

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), have many applications in the following business sectors: photography, film & TV, marketing and advertising, agriculture, architecture and construction, conservation, delivery, emergency services, engineering, environmental monitoring, and homeland security. If you intend to operate drones commercially (for pay, for your business or your workplace), you are required to obtain the FAA Part 107 Certificate. This 2-day in-person prep course will prepare all participants to take and pass the FAA Part 107 Certification exam. The cost of the exam is not included in the course fee. The class is scheduled over the weekend so it can accommodate anyone looking to transition to a new career or pursue drones as a side-gig.

Overview of Topics
Principles of Flight, Weather, Reading Aviation Weather Reports and Weather Sources, Airspace Classification, Reading Aviation Maps, Airport Operations, Traffic patterns, signs and markings, and radio communications, Weight and Balance, Pre-flight procedures, UAS Operations, Specifications, Limitations, Maintenance, and Reporting; Operational Waivers and Airspace Authorizations, Human Factors and Decision-Making, FAA Part 107 Pilot Certification and Registration Requirements, Drone Regulation Changes and Practice Exams, Third-Party Software/Apps, Access to Covered Materials and Additional Resources.

Format:
2-Day Group Course (8:30 am – 4:30 pm), with 1 hour for lunch (lunch not included)

Cost: $545

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Ready to take the 1st step?

If you are are looking to fly drones for fun (as a hobby), or are exploring drones for a business opportunity but are not sure if you want to get your Part 107 license, get your TRUST Certificate within an hour, and go fly your drone to explore that hobby or a business!

Watch our TRUST Test YouTube VLOG to learn what TRUST Test is and how to get the certificate (click on the button below). Spoiler: FAA requires you to have the TRUST Certificate even if you are flying your drone for fun.

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