COURSE ID: PLPH8330

Drones: Remote Pilot Certification

Current 2026-27
Start Date: August 24, 2026
End Date: June 4, 2027
District: Sheridan County School District #1
Grade Levels: 9th Grade, 10th Grade, 11th Grade, 12th Grade
Course Type: Career Technical Education
Provider: Cowboy State Virtual Academy

This course prepares students to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Part 107 exam, also known as the Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG) exam, which is essential to becoming a commericial drone pilot. The field of unmanned aerial vehicles is growing rapidly, as the opportunities to use them for search and rescue, photography, recreation, inspection, and many others continue to multiply. Students will learn the critical facts to prepare for the test’s topics, which include: regulations, airspace & requirements, weather, loading & performance, and operations. The course will conclude with a look at the most promising careers in the field of drones.