Drone Pilot Training Class Offered in Little Rock July 16-20

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The University of Arkansas will offer a four-day Drone Pilot Training workshop in Little Rock July 16-20.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Drone pilots — professionals and hobbyists alike — can register online for a four-day Drone Pilot Training workshop to learn how to fly safely and legally, preparing them to take a Federal Aviation Administration unmanned aircraft certification exam.

The unmanned aircraft systems class will be offered by the College of Engineering through the Global Campus from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 16-20 with online study  and in-person classes at 119 S. Main St., Little Rock. The course costs $799, not including the cost of the FAA exam. People attending must bring their own drones.

The workshop covers hands-on flying, interpreting weather data, planning a flight, reading maps, understanding airspace and using platforms to perform video and mapping tasks.

Richard Ham, class instructor and an associate director of two master’s degree programs at the College of Engineering, developed this workshop for professionals and hobbyists who want to become more proficient drone pilots.

The cost of the FAA Part 107 exam is about $150. Other course requirements are listed on the Drone Pilot Training website.

Find other professional and workforce development programs, computer training classes, and customized training options on the Global Campus Rogers website.

About the Global Campus: The Global Campus supports U of A colleges and schools in the development and delivery of online, distance and workforce education programs and courses. It provides instructional design services, technology services and assistance with marketing, recruiting and strategic academic development.

About the University of Arkansas: The University of Arkansas provides an internationally competitive education for undergraduate and graduate students in more than 200 academic programs. The university contributes new knowledge, economic development, basic and applied research, and creative activity while also providing service to academic and professional disciplines. The Carnegie Foundation classifies the University of Arkansas among only 2 percent of universities in America that have the highest level of research activity. U.S. News & World Report ranks the University of Arkansas among its top American public research universities. Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas comprises 10 colleges and schools and maintains a low student-to-faculty ratio that promotes personal attention and close mentoring.