Goal:

This course is designed to help members pass the Unmanned Aircraft General–Small (UAG) Test required to attain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). You will need the Certificate to be considered a certified commercial drone pilot in order to legally operate a drone for property inspections. The course covers the main knowledge areas to prepare for the test, which must be taken in person at an FAA-approved testing center. This course does not certify you. Visit the FAA site for more information.

Objectives:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand:

• the requirements to become a drone pilot;

• the effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance; 

• radio communication procedures; and

• the physiological factors that affect pilot performance.

Course Includes:

• 43,549 words;

• online videos and graphics;

• Inspection and Writing Assignment; 

• Research and Writing Assignment;

• 68 quiz questions in 9 quizzes;

• a 60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);

• instant grading; and

• a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.

Inspectors will learn the following topics:

• Aviation Weather Sources

• Effects of Weather on Aircraft Performance

• Emergency Procedures

• Radio Communication Procedures

• Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading

• Airport Operations

• Maintenance Procedures

• Preflight Inspection Procedures

• Aeronautical Decision-Making and Judgment