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:
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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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:
Private Pilot License, Airplane Single Engine Land, with Instrument Rating
Remote Pilot Certificate with sUAS Rating
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.
Industry
3M
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Ron Schara Productions
Grand View Lodge
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KIMT-TV Rochester
WEAU-TV Eau Claire
Anderson Companies
Ulland Brothers Construction
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Superior Industries
Conflict Resolution Group
Government / Education
City of Minneapolis
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US Dept. of Agriculture
Morrison County, MN
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Morris Public Schools
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