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FAA Part 107 Exam Prep · A USI + RECF Partnership

From Competition to Career: FAA Certification for the Next Generation of Drone Pilots 

USI has partnered with the Robotics Education & Competition Foundation (RECF) to give Aerial Drone Competition students — and every high school classroom — a clear pathway from STEM skills to an industry-recognized FAA credential. 

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Why USI and RECF Teamed Up

RECF's Aerial Drone Competition already pushes thousands of students to build STEM, aviation, programming, teamwork, and problem-solving skills through hands-on drone competitions. USI's Commercial Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course gives those same students — and any high school student — the next step: a direct path to FAA Part 107 certification, the credential required to fly drones commercially in the United States.

For Educators

A Turnkey Workforce Pathway for Your School

  • Curriculum designed and optimized for the high school classroom — not repurposed from an adult professional course
  • No drones or hardware required to run the course
  • Self-paced online format fits any class schedule or elective structure
  • Instructor-led option available for classroom delivery
  • One-year access window per student
  • Builds directly toward CTE and workforce-readiness goals, with a credential employers recognize

 

For Students

Your Next Step After Competition

  • Learn at your own pace, in or out of the classroom
  • Build on the skills you're already developing through RECF competitions
  • Earn the same FAA credential required for paid commercial drone work
  • Open doors to careers in public safety, construction, utilities, agriculture, infrastructure inspection, engineering, media, and more

 

What The Course Covers

 This course prepares students for the FAA Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) Knowledge Test, covering every domain the exam requires: 

  • Regulations for drone system rating privileges, limitations, and flight operations
  • Airspace classification and operating requirements
  • Flight restrictions affecting small unmanned aircraft operations
  • Weather, emergency procedures, and radio communications
  • Crew resource management, aeronautical decision-making, and judgment
  • And more!

 

Built for the Classroom, Backed by Industry Experience

  • Instructor led, Hybrid and Self Paced options available - works around bell schedules, semesters, or independent study
  • More than a decade of USI experience training drone professionals, now adapted for high school learners
  • Professional development training is available 
  • One year of access per student — plenty of time to review before test day
  • A credential aligned with real, in-demand career pathways, not just a certificate of completion

 

One Credential, Many Career Paths

The FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate opens doors across industries actively hiring drone talent:

Public Safety · Construction · Utilities & Energy · Precision Agriculture · Infrastructure Inspection · Engineering · Media & Production

Check out our Drone Careers Guide for more information on career pathways available in the Drone Industry.   https://www.flyusi.org/guides/drone-careers 



 

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 Individual Enrollment
$99 · Self-paced · 1-year access

"Perfect for students ready to start today."

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School & District Partnership

 Custom pricing · Instructor-led option · Bulk enrollment

"For CTE programs, schools, and districts ready to bring this to their students."

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Overview
Duration: ~20h
Course level: Beginner
Language: English
Format: Online Self-Paced