Become an FAA Certified Commercial Drone Pilot

Sign up for a two-day class that will prepare you for the FAA exam.

Next class: January 10-11, 2026 in Lakeville, MN.

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Minnesota-based FAA Part 107 Test Prep and Flight Training

FAA Drone Pilot Certification

FAA rules allow anyone who passes an FAA knowledge test to fly drones commercially. This FAA certification is required for all drone operations, except those that are purely for recreation.

If you do any of the following, you will need to hold an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate:

Who Is The Class For?

This class is for drone pilots who want to become FAA Certified for Commercial Operations.

The main focus of the class is preparing you for the FAA exam and getting your Remote Pilot License. Because the focus is on passing the FAA exam rather than how to fly drones, the class is appropriate for beginners and experienced pilots alike.

Convenient Locations

In-person drone classes at your office or our classroom in Lakeville.

Affordable Tuition

Cost for the entire course, including all study materials, is only $649.

Complete FAA Knowledge Test Preparation

You will learn everything you need to know in order to pass the FAA exam and operate your drone safely.

Two Day Class Schedule

Both days include a one hour lunch break at 12:00 (lunch is provided both days).
Day 1 (9:00am – 3:30pm):
Day 2 (9:00am – 3:30pm):

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Minnesota-based FAA Part 107 Test Prep and Flight Training

What's Included

This is a two-day, in-person class (lunch is provided both days). You’ll walk away with all course materials, including slides, worksheets, and reference materials. You’ll also walk away with clear direction on how to further your skills and step-by-step instructions for getting your FAA license. Tuition also includes the Remote Pilot Resource Pack:

Meet The Instructor

Joel Roggenkamp

Degrees

M.Ed., Business and Industry Education, University of Minnesota

FAA Certifications

Private Pilot License, Airplane Single Engine Land, with Instrument Rating Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS Rating

Bio

Joel Roggenkamp is a friendly and experienced educator and aviator who takes a student-centered approach to his teaching. He earned his flight ratings through the aviation program at St. Cloud State University. His teaching career began when he accepted a position as Aerospace Education Officer in his local Civil Air Patrol squadron. He has five years of experience teaching at the high school level and is currently an instructor at South Central College.
His aviation experience includes Cessna 152s and 172s, and most recently, flight time in a light sport Pipistrel Alpha. As well, Joel has been building and flying small unmanned aircraft systems for over ten years and is very excited to see where the industry will go. He’s been helping pilots earn their FAA drone certificates since 2016.

Our Clients

Industry

3M
Best Buy
Marathon Petroleum
Ron Schara Productions
Grand View Lodge
Hibbing Taconite
Orbital ATK
KIMT-TV Rochester
WEAU-TV Eau Claire
Anderson Companies
Ulland Brothers Construction
Nodak Insurnace
Dyno Nobel
Barr Engineering
Cleveland Cliffs
Superior Industries
Conflict Resolution Group
Jax Exteriors
Sela Roofing

Government / Education

City of Minneapolis
City of St. Paul
City of St. Cloud
City of Maplewood
City of Edina
City of Wadena
City of Oakdale
US Dept. of Agriculture
Morrison County, MN
St. Louis County, MN
Hubbard County, MN
Belle Plaine Public Schools
Waconia Pulbic Schools
Morris Public Schools
Greenway Public Schools
Minnetonka Public Schools
Morris Public Schools

Sign Up For Our Next Class

In-Person Class

January 10-11, 2026
9:00am – 3:30pm each day
Tuition: $649
Lakeville, MN

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