Next Class
September 25th
9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Last Day to Register
September 22nd
Location
Houlne Center for Convergent Technology
4141 Mitchell Avenue
St. Joseph, MO 64507
Cost
$275
Why You Need a Part 107 Certificate — No Exceptions
If you fly a drone for any business purpose — even just once, even if you’re not getting paid directly — the FAA requires you to hold a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. This isn’t a formality. It’s federal law.
- Using drone photos to sell a house? That’s commercial use.
- Mapping a field, checking on cattle, or scouting crops for your farm business? That’s commercial use.
- Inspecting a roof for a damage estimate or insurance claim? That’s commercial use.
- Posting drone footage to monetized social media or using it to promote a business? That’s commercial use.
Flying commercially without a Part 107 certificate isn’t a gray area — it’s a violation that can carry fines of $1,000+ per incident, civil penalties up to $27,500, and in serious cases, criminal charges. Insurance providers can also deny claims tied to uncertified commercial drone operations, leaving you personally liable.
The good news: getting certified isn’t complicated — you just need the right preparation. That’s exactly what this workshop delivers in a single day.
What This Workshop Covers
This is not a “watch slides for eight hours” class. It’s a complete, hands-on experience covering everything from FAA regulations to real stick-time in the field.
✈️ FAA Regulations & Legal Requirements
Understand the difference between recreational and commercial flying, what triggers the Part 107 requirement, airspace classifications (Class G, B, C, D, E), LAANC authorization, operational limits, and privacy/property law — everything you need to know to fly legally and pass the FAA knowledge exam.
🛠️ Drone Hardware & Preflight Procedures
Learn drone anatomy, battery safety, and a professional-grade preflight checklist covering airspace status, weather, obstacles, magnetic interference, and equipment inspection — the habits that separate safe operators from accident statistics.
🕹️ Core Flight Training
Get real stick time with guided drills: hovering, box patterns, figure-8s, yaw control, line tracking, and return-to-home practice — plus how to handle emergencies like GPS loss, high wind, and low battery.
🎥 Photography & Videography Fundamentals
Master the camera settings (shutter speed, ISO, frame rate, white balance) and cinematic moves (orbits, reveals, tracking shots, top-down passes) that turn ordinary footage into professional deliverables.
🏗️ Industry-Specific Mission Training
Apply your skills to real-world scenarios in agriculture, real estate, construction, and roofing/insurance — including NDVI basics, mapping passes, listing flyovers, progress documentation, and damage assessment workflows.
📋 Mission Planning & Documentation
Walk away with templates for mission planning sheets and flight logs so every job you fly is organized, professional, and defensible if questions ever arise.
✅ Final Assessment
Wrap up with a safety quiz, a preflight demonstration, a 5-minute flight mission, and a data capture review — so you leave knowing exactly where you stand, not just what was covered.
Who This Workshop Is For
This one-day intensive is built for anyone who needs to fly a drone for business — or wants to fly recreationally with real confidence and skill.
| Audience | Why It Matters |
|---|---|
| Realtors | Aerial listing photos, cinematic flyovers, and acreage shots are now expected by sellers and buyers alike. |
| Farmers & Agribusiness | Field scouting, NDVI plant health analysis, and livestock monitoring save time and money — but only if flown legally. |
| Roofers & Insurance Adjusters | Safe, high-resolution damage documentation speeds up claims and keeps inspectors off the roof. |
| Construction Professionals | Progress documentation, 3D mapping, and safety inspections from the air, without the liability of flying uncertified. |
| Public Safety Personnel | Search and rescue, fire mapping, and disaster assessment require both skill and legal authorization. |
| Surveyors & Mapping Professionals | Orthomosaic maps, elevation data, and volumetric measurements demand precision and compliance. |
| Hobbyists Ready to Go Pro | If you love flying and want to turn it into income — or just want to fly with total confidence and legality — this is your on-ramp. |
If your work — or your passion — puts a drone in the air, this workshop ensures you’re doing it the right way: legally, safely, and skillfully.
What You’ll Walk Away With
- The knowledge and confidence to pass the FAA Part 107 knowledge exam
- Real, hands-on flight experience — not just theory
- A professional preflight and mission-planning workflow you can use on day one
- Industry-specific skills for real estate, agriculture, construction, or roofing
- A clear understanding of what’s legal — and what puts you at risk
One Day. Everything You Need.
No multi-week courses. No guesswork. Just one focused day that takes you from “I have a drone” to “I’m a certified, capable operator who flies legally and professionally.”
Cost: $275
Last Day to Register: September 22nd
Seats are limited to keep the hands-on flight training personal and effective.