Preparing for the FAA Part 107 Certification and the Basics of Drone Technology


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ClassGraphic Are you using drones for your business or planning to start a business using drones? Do you want to expand your photography business with drone technology? This course includes all necessary content to earn the FAA Part 107 certification, which is required for commercial drone operation. Drones have a growing role in industries like real estate, agriculture, engineering, media, and more. Specifically, the course will cover: drone operating regulations and procedures, safety, airspace classifications, weather considerations, maintenance and inspection, and loading and performance. We will also address automated permissions, the latest FAA remote ID rule, and compliance requirements. The course concludes with an introduction to flying a modern drone. Participation in hands-on drone flying is optional for students.
Offered as a Hyflex course; students may attend classes in-person on-campus or live online via Zoom.

Book and Practice Tests are included in the course price.
Books will need to be picked up the week before class starts, if attending via Zoom.
Certification exam cost ($175) is not included in tuition.
Students will fly college-owned drones during the optional hands-on portion.

Questions? Contact Mark Fitzgerald brfitzm@brcc.edu
 
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Class Details

6 Session(s)
Weekly - Wed

Location
T Building - Main Campus

Instructor
Mark Fitzgerald 

Tuition: 

$405.00


Registration Closes On
Wednesday, February 11, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

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Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
2/11/2026 - 3/18/2026 Weekly - Wed 04:15 PM - 07:00 PM Weyers Cave, T Building - Main Campus  Map Mark Fitzgerald