Are you interested in flying drones for commercial or public applications, including agriculture, spray drones, emergency management, law enforcement, real estate, land management and photography? Nebraska Extension is offering 1-day (8-hour) courses across the state to prepare individuals to pass the Federal Aviation Administration Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 remote pilot certification (aka drone license).
The Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Preparation Course will be presented at the Nebraska Extension in Lancaster County conference rooms, 444 Cherrycreek Road, Suite A, Lincoln on Thursdays, May 15, July 17 and Aug. 14 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Register at https://go.unl.edu/part107course by the Monday prior to the date you want to attend. The course registration fee is $275. Discounts are available to eligible students and educators by completing the online application.
The instructor is Dr. Dirk Charlson, statewide Extension educator of digital ag. This course covers aviation topics such as regulations, airspace, radio communication, weather, aircraft performance and other basic aviation concepts. For further details or questions about the course, contact Dirk Charlson at 402‑460‑0742 or dirk.charlson@unl.edu.