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Commercial Remote Pilot (FAA Part 107) Workshop Details

Oct. 20-24, 2025 | 5-Day Workshop

Workshop Overview

This Part 107 Workshop provides the required aeronautical knowledge for remote pilots operating systems flown within Visual Line-of-Sight (VLOS) and weighing less than 55 pounds. The curriculum addresses pertinent aeronautical knowledge, including regulations, meteorology, operations withing the National Airspace (NAS), and Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM).

This course covers all topics the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires to pass the Unmanned Aircraft General (UAG) examination. It augments those topics with safety concepts and practices to develop well-informed and responsible remote pilots. Students who complete the course receive a certificate of completion from CAC and are well-prepared to pass the UAG exam.

Cost: $550

Skills You'll Gain:

  • Regulations
  • Meteorology
  • Airspace
  • Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM)
  • Safety Best Practices
  • Full Prep for the FAA Part 107 UAG exam

Great For:

  • Entry-level employees or individuals seeking employment in the unmanned aviation industry
  • Professionals in Public Safety, Construction, Agriculture, Real Estate, Emergency Response, Academia, and beyond!
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Duration : 5 Days
Course level : Beginner
Language : English

UAS Bootcamp Program Details

Starts Nov. 3, 2025 | 8-Week Hybrid Program

Program Overview

The UAS Bootcamp Program at Central Arizona College is a hybrid program that includes in-depth instruction on UAS safety, regulatory certifications, and provides hands-on flight experience to prepare participants for a career in UAS. Multiple industry certifications will be earned from this streamlined curriculum, which can be completed in as few as eight weeks.

Certifications Available:

1 - Remote Pilot Certificate (From the FAA)
2 - VLOS System Operation Ground Certification (From USI)
3 - VLOS System Operation Flight Certification (From USI)
4 - Safety Level 1 Certification (From USI)

Bootcamp Duration / Schedule

    • Duration: 8 weeks of intensive, full-time study
    • Structure: Combination of online and instructor-led activities, including an on-site training residency at Central Arizona College

Cost: $4,000


Certification is valid for 24 months; recertification is accomplished by completing recurrent training. 

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Instructor : Robert Sweeney
Duration : 8 Weeks
Course level : Beginner
Language : English