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Drone Operator Training
FAA Part 107 License Prep Course
March 3rd – April 9th, 2025
Mondays / Wednesdays, 6:00-9:00pm
Flight Labs meet following in-class instruction
Overview:
Our Drone Operator Training course is designed to prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Exam, which leads to a commercial drone pilot license. There is an increasing need for Drone Pilots in many industries including: agriculture, real estate, retail, law enforcement, journalism, insurance, utilities, event filming, infrastructure monitoring, and photography, to name a few. This program will provide an overview of these emerging job opportunities for those with FAA Part 107 Certification.
During this course, students will be introduced to various types of drones (fixed and multirotor); sensors; payloads; drone photography; safe and legal pre-flight and flight procedures; regulatory requirements; and insurance.
This 30-hour course covers both classroom and indoor flight instruction.
SUNY Niagara’s program has received the FAA Certification for the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Collegiate Training Initiative.
Requirements:
Students must be 16 years of age
To fly commercially, in addition to pass the FAA Part 107 Exam, students will need to submit to and pass a background check.
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Required Course Materials:
Textbook: 2025-2026 Remote Pilot Test Prep: Paperback plus Software – Pass Your FAA Exam Study (ASA Test Prep Series)
Author: ASA Test Prep Board
Purchase Option Link: https://a.co/d/fp5JXpp (Amazon: $24 estimated paperback)
FAA Publication: FAA-G-8082-22
2025 Remote Pilot – Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Study Guide (Drone Pilot Written Test Prep),
FREE Option: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/regulations_policies/handbooks_manuals/aviation/remote_pilot_study_guide.pdf (MUST PRINT IN COLOR if you choose this option)
OR
Purchase Option Link: https://a.co/d/cV0Xui0 (Amazon: $12.99 estimated)
Drone Suggestion: Cheerwing Syma X5C-1 Explorers 2.4Ghz 4CH 6-Axis Gyro RC Quadcopter Drone with Camera
Purchase Option Link: https://a.co/d/5XMIwGt (Amazon $50.00-$60.00 estimated)
Extra Batteries: Cheerwing 4-in-1 Charger and 4pcs 3.7V 650mAh Rechargeable Lipo Battery for Syma X5 X5C X5C-1
Purchase Option Link: https://a.co/d/0zXrjd2 (Amazon $16.00 estimated)
Contact
Workforce Development
Phone: 716-614-6236
Email: workforce@niagaracc.suny.edu
Location: A-231