12/02/2025
Drone classes
FAA Part 107 Preparation Course: The course introduces commercial, government, and recreational drone applications and will highlight topics such as regulations, weather, airspace, human factors, nighttime flying considerations, and sUAS performance. Upon successful completion, you will be prepared to sit for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test.
Required Materials
Book: Remote Pilot Test Prep 2025-2026, ISBN-13: 978-1644254363
Class Dates: March 3-31, 2026
Class Times: Tues/Thurs 5:30p-9:30p
Cost: $125 (Fire, Law, & EMS Personnel may qualify for a fee-waiver)
Registration Link:
https://cravencc.edu/programs-and-courses/workforce-development/workforce-development-registration-form?course=8992
Drone Operation Fundamentals: This course is designed as a follow-up from obtaining the FAA Part 107 Certificate that will help participants conduct safe and legal UAS operations with a focus on building SOPs, checklists, crew management practices, flight logging, maintenance, inspections, and obtaining FAA waivers and airspace authorizations.
Class Dates: April 17, 2026
Class Times: Friday 8a – 5p
Cost: $95.60 (Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated Fire, Law, & EMS Personnel with eligible waiver)
Registration Link:
https://cravencc.edu/programs-and-courses/workforce-development/workforce-development-registration-form?course=8993
Hands-On UAS Flight Training: Students will receive hands-on training and learn the fundamentals of flight, navigation, safety protocols, and flying techniques using NIST UAS training and evaluation standards. This course is ideal for public safety teams and organizations seeking measurable pilot proficiency.
Class Dates: April 18th-19th, 2026
Class Times: Sat/Sun 8a-5p
Cost: $95.60 (Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated Fire, Law, & EMS Personnel with eligible waiver)
Registration Link:
https://cravencc.edu/programs-and-courses/workforce-development/workforce-development-registration-form?course=8994
Thermal UAS for 1st Responders: Students will receive specialized training in thermal imaging operations for fire, search and rescue, and law enforcement using scenario-based missions. This course incorporates UAS NIST standards with thermal targets.
Class dates: April 20th, 2026
Class Times: Monday 6p-10p
Cost: $95.60 (Course cost is reduced to $25.60 for sworn/affiliated Fire, Law, & EMS Personnel with eligible waiver)
Registration Link:
https://cravencc.edu/programs-and-courses/workforce-development/workforce-development-registration-form?course=8995
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