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Overview

  • MCC Drone Flight School includes 3 in-person courses and online learning content.
  • Drone 1: Learn best practices to successfully fly a drone, including basic rules and regulations, and prepare to pass the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST) certificate.
  • Drone 2: Get hands-on practice: how to pick a safe area, how to complete a preflight inspection, how to take off, maneuver, and land while flying through an obstacle course.
  • FAA Drone Pilot Certification: in-depth training to prepare for the FAA Part 107 exam (required by the FAA for anyone operating a drone).

Types of Jobs: Drone technology is applicable in many fields such as agriculture/farming, film/photography, utilities/energy, construction, insurance, public safety/fire/police/rescue, warehousing, real estate.

Prerequisite: age 16+ and be able to read and speak English

Time Requirement to Complete Credential: 22 hours of classroom instruction.

Location of Credential Training: Fort Omaha Campus, Building 24

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About the MCC Drone Flight School
MCC Drone Flight School is a comprehensive learning program focused on teaching the fundamentals of safety, maintenance, and technique for piloting small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) or drones. The program is taught by Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) certified flight instructors and is aligned with FAA rules and regulations to fly a drone safely and effectively. Upon completion of all units, participants will train to take the licensing exam to become an FAA Certified Drone Pilot. 

Who is the MCC Drone Flight School for?

Individuals who aspire to operate drones commercially for applications related to agriculture, film or photography, surveying, inspections, weather forecasting, utilities or energy, construction, defense, insurance, mining, forestry, public safety, warehousing, distribution, or real estate. Also, for recreational applications including photo and video, wildlife viewing, hunting or sports, racing, gaming or as a hobby.

Certification Pathway & Registration

Three-unit program over four days, in person.

MCC Drone Flight School - prepares participants with a solid base in drone flight concepts including safety and compliance, plus flight training and preparation to become FAA certified.
Access drone course offerings here.

Cost

$89 Drone Pilot 1: Safety & Compliance 

$89 Drone Pilot 2:  Flight Training 

$265 Drone Pilot 3: FAA Drone Pilot Certification 

Prices include all class materials and access to test drones. Does not include license exam fee. 

Eligibility

Drone Pilot 1 and 2 courses have no eligibility criteria. 

Drone Pilot 3 requires participants to be 16 years of age or older and be able to read and speak English to take the certification exam. 

Physical Requirements & Accommodations
Metropolitan Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the Americans with Disabilities Act, and its amendments. If a prospective student who is otherwise qualified requires a reasonable accommodation, they should contact the MCC Disability Support Services office.