Where Drone Careers Take Off.
Launch a high-paying career in unmanned aviation in just 12 weeks. Master flight operations or maintenance skills, safety protocols, and real-world industry applications with Unmanned Safety Institute.
Program Duration
Online + hands-on training
Program Tracks
Operator & Maintenance
Locations
Nationwide training sites
Two Tracks. Infinite Missions.
The commercial drone market is exploding. Choose your specialty and launch your career in just 12 weeks.
Remote Operator
Most Popular
Learn to fly commercial drones professionally. Master flight operations, safety protocols, airspace management, and real-world mission planning.
- check_circle FAA Part 107 + USI Certifications
- check_circle Flight simulation & field training
- check_circle Industry-specific mission planning
- check_circle Multiple career path options
Maintenance Technician
High Demand
Learn to inspect, repair, and maintain commercial drones. Build hands-on skills in drone assembly, diagnostics, and airworthiness certification.
- check_circle 3 Industry certifications earned
- check_circle Hands-on drone assembly & repair
- check_circle Electrical & mechanical systems
- check_circle Growing demand across industries
Find a Program Near You
USI partners with leading institutions across the country. Select a location to learn more and register.
Arizona
Central Arizona College
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Ohio TechCred
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Horry-Georgetown Technical College
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West Georgia Technical College
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Pennsylvania
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Texas
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Trusted By Hiring Partners & Industry Leaders
Why Train With USI?
From zero experience to safety-certified UAS professional in 12 weeks. We teach you to operate professionally, safely, and confidently in complex environments.
ASTM Certified Standards
Your certifications align to ASTM international standards, distinguishing you from those holding only FAA Part 107 certification.
No Experience Required
Our programs are built for beginners. We take you from zero knowledge to industry-ready professional with structured, supportive training.
Career-Ready Graduates
95%+ job placement rate. Our graduates work in energy, agriculture, construction, public safety, and more across the nation.
Small Class Sizes
Personalized instruction ensures you get hands-on guidance. Our instructors are active industry professionals with real-world experience.
USI Success Stories
"I honestly cannot say enough about the USI drone pilot training and certification program! The employees that I received hands on training with were absolutely amazing."
Ellie Foster
Remote Pilot
"USI's emphasis on safety is what separates them from all other UAS providers. The courses highlighted the correct use of PPE, the importance of SOPs and checklists, and the correct methods of conducting site surveys prior to takeoff. Upon my first week with Trihydro, I revised all of the SOPs and checklists to emphasize the importance of safety."
Dustin Peltola
Trihydro
"I knew when I started my training that I wanted something that was not just a preparatory course for the Part 107 exam. While those are still okay, they're not going to teach you what you need to know for day to day business in your career as a drone operator and pilot. What I learned from USI, I use every single day."
Jeff Clack
BestWay Ag
Ready to Launch Your Career?
Choose your path and start building your future in unmanned aviation today.
Common Questions
Everything you need to know about USI Fast Track programs.
No! Our programs are designed for complete beginners. We take you from zero experience to industry-certified professional in 12 weeks.
The Remote Operator track focuses on flying drones professionally — flight operations, mission planning, safety protocols, and airspace management. The Maintenance Technician track focuses on inspecting, repairing, and maintaining commercial drones — assembly, diagnostics, and airworthiness certification.
Fast Track programs are offered at partner institutions across the United States including Arizona, Georgia, Ohio, and South Carolina, with more locations coming soon.
Both programs are 12 weeks, combining online classroom instruction with hands-on field training. Cohorts start multiple times throughout the year.
Depending on your track, you'll earn multiple industry certifications aligned to ASTM international standards. These go beyond the FAA Part 107 and help you stand out to employers.
Yes. We offer financing through Shop Pay, and some locations qualify for state workforce funding such as Ohio TechCred.
Graduates work across energy & infrastructure inspection, precision agriculture, construction mapping, public safety, defense, commercial delivery, and more.
If you want to fly drones and execute missions in the field, choose Remote Operator. If you want to build, repair, and maintain drone fleets, choose Maintenance Technician. Both paths lead to high-demand careers.
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