Drone Operations Certificate
Build Professional Drone Skills in 12 Weeks
12 Weeks. Two Courses. Built Around FAA Part 107 Readiness.
Academy College’s Drone Operations Certificate is a focused 12-week program built around FAA Part 107 readiness, combining drone operations with the aviation knowledge needed to understand airspace, weather, safety, regulations, and aeronautical decision-making.
Why choose Academy College?
- A diverse fleet of aircraft, which includes Cessna, Piper, Warrior, Seminoles, and Arrows
- Evening and online class options
- Experienced flight instructors
- Ground school preparation covering federal aviation regulations and flight safety
- Small classes with a student-to-flight instructor ratio of 5:1
- Train at two different Thunderbird Aviation locations, a leader in flight training since 1962.
Interested in learning more?
Build Skills for a Growing Field
Drone technology is being used across industries to capture data, document projects, create media, inspect property, and support field operations.
Academy College’s Drone Operations Certificate combines focused unmanned aircraft systems training with the aviation fundamentals needed for FAA Part 107 readiness.
In 12 weeks, students build knowledge in drone operations, airspace, weather, regulations, safety, performance, and aeronautical decision-making — creating a foundation they can apply across a wide range of professional settings.
Add a Valuable Skill to What You Already Do
Media + Marketing
Create aerial photography and video for campaigns, events, productions, and digital content.
Real Estate + Property
Capture aerial perspectives of homes, commercial properties, land, and development sites.
Construction + Inspection
Document job sites, track project progress, and support visual inspections of hard-to-reach areas.
Agriculture + Land Management
Use aerial imagery to observe crops, assess land conditions, and support field operations.
Public Safety
Support authorized search, documentation, situational awareness, and emergency-response operations.
Infrastructure + Mapping Support
Capture aerial data and imagery to help document roads, facilities, utilities, and large properties.
Prepare for Professional Drone Operations
Student Fit
The Drone Operations Certificate is a strong fit for:
- Professionals who want to add drone capabilities to their current skill set
- Photographers, videographers, and content creators interested in aerial imaging
- Professionals working in construction, real estate, agriculture, inspection, or public safety
- Entrepreneurs exploring commercial drone services or new business opportunities
- Career changers and aviation enthusiasts interested in earning their FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Course Overview
Part 107 Preparation
READY TO GET STARTED?
Build Your Drone Skills. Expand Your Opportunities.
Whether you want to add drone capabilities to your current career or explore a new professional path, Academy College’s 12-week Drone Operations Certificate gives you a focused way to build practical aviation knowledge and prepare for the FAA Part 107 knowledge test.
12 Weeks. Two Courses. One Focused Path Forward.
Accredited and respected programs
Academy College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). They are a private, nonprofit organization recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as an institutional accrediting agency for post-secondary career schools and colleges.
The Learning Institute is not under the scope of ACCSC accreditation.
Our flight students speak up
Here goes your text ... Select any part of your text to access the formatting toolbar.
Conduct your private pilot training at Academy College
