Prepare Your Classroom
for the Workforce with a
Turnkey CTE / STEM Drone Curriculum
Educators at high schools, CTE programs, colleges, and technical training centers get positive outcomes with our self-paced, online course – students pass the FAA Part 107 drone license exam and learn to fly drones for real-world operations.
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Real World Skills for Real World Jobs
Students gain the skills and knowledge to get a drone pilot’s license and fly a drone for hire. From public safety departments to construction companies, many industries need drone pilots.
Flexible
Curriculum
This turnkey program adapts to your schedule – quarter, semester, year-long, after school, or summer. Ideal for high school, college, and CTE classrooms.
Separate Portals for Teachers and Students
Teachers get their own portal with teaching resources that include an orientation to the course materials, teacher notes and teacher guides for all classroom activities.
Progress
Reporting
Educators get a progress report with their students’ scores on the knowledge checks and practice exams, so you can see how they’re doing before they go to take the FAA exam.
Engaging Video Lessons
Our dynamic instructor turns dry concepts like regulations into digestible lessons that are enjoyable to watch. We also include the full lesson text for those who learn best by reading.
Classroom
Activities
Each module includes classroom activities that help students apply the knowledge to real-world scenarios that turn theory into action.
Flash Cards and Quizzes
We use multiple teaching methods, including flash cards and quizzes, to make sure the knowledge sticks for every type of learner.
Flight
Exercises
Students learn how to operate a drone, including safety procedures, operational checklists and real-world scenarios.
Serving High Schools, Colleges, and CTE Programs Nationwide
East Orange School District is rolling out UAV Coach Academy across multiple high schools. This district-wide approach equips students with commercial drone credentials and opens doors to cutting-edge STEM careers.
East Orange, New Jersey
During its “Soar to Success” Spring Unit Program, Gill St. Bernard’s School combined UAV Coach Academy with live flight training. Students prepared for FAA Part 107 certification and competed in an exciting NIST drone challenge.
Gladstone, New Jersey
Through its CTE Robotics & Advanced Manufacturing program, Shasta High School uses drones to give students hands-on flight experience and real-world STEM applications. The program prepares students for FAA Part 107 certification and careers in advanced manufacturing.
Redding, California
St. Charles West uses drones in robotics, video production, and short film classes. Students start with beginner-friendly Tello drones for flying and programming via smartphones, then progress to the Mavic 2 Pro for advanced video projects.
Saint Charles, Missouri
Serving High Schools Nationwide
Curriculum Overview
Prepare your students for FAA drone certification — a 12-module curriculum with flexible pacing to fit any schedule.
Part 107 Certification
1. Welcome to Drone Pilot Ground School – 3 lessons
1.1 Course Orientation & Quick Tips
1.2 Download the PDF Test Supplement
1.3 Common Drone Industry Terms (Glossary)
2. Drone Rules and FAA Regulations – 11 lessons
2.1 Intro to Part 107 Regulations
2.2 Crew Member Definitions
2.3 Registering Your Drone
2.4 Reporting an Accident or In-Flight Emergency
2.5 Operating Limitations: Speed, Visibility, Cloud Clearance
2.6 Required Documents and Flight Logging
2.7 Flying from a Moving Vehicle
2.8 Flying Over People
2.9 Flying Visual Line-of-Sight
2.10 Alcohol, Drugs, and Physiology
2.11 Airspace Authorization and Operational Waivers
3. Night Operations Training – 4 lessons
3.2 Night Ops Environment & Best Practices
3.3 How Your Eyes Function at Night
3.4 Understanding Visual Illusions
4. National Airspace System (NAS) – 8 lessons
4.2 Class C Airspace
4.3 Class D Airspace
4.4 Class E Airspace
4.5 Class G Airspace
4.6 Special Use Airspace
4.7 Military Training Routes (MTRs) 4.8 TFRs and NOTAMs
5. Reading Sectional Charts – 10 lessons
5.1 What’s a Sectional Chart?
5.2 Latitude and Longitude
5.3 VFR Checkpoints
5.4 Notification Boxes
5.5 MSL vs. AGL
5.6 Airport Icons and Data
5.7 Isogonic Lines
5.8 Maximum Elevation Figures
5.9 Victor Airways
5.10 Advanced Sectional Chart Interpretation
6. Airport Operations – 5 lessons
6.1 Reading a Chart Supplement
6.2 Runways and Traffic Patterns
6.3 Right of Way
6.4 Towered vs. Non-Towered Airports
6.5 Airport Signs and Markings
7. Weather and Micrometeorology – 8 lessons
7.2 Wind and Currents
7.3 Moisture, Fog and Frost
7.4 Reading a METAR Report
7.5 Reading a TAF Report
7.6 Operating in Extreme Weather
7.7 Clouds, Ceilings and Visibility
7.8 Stable vs. Unstable Air (Understanding Air Masses)
8. Drone Flight Operations – 13 lessons
8.2 Emergency Operations
8.3 Lost Link Procedures
8.4 LiPo Batteries
8.5 Aeronautical Decision-Making (ADM)
8.6 Crew Resource Management (CRM)
8.7 PAVE, IMSAFE & DECIDE Models
8.8 5 Hazardous Attitudes
8.9 Radio Communications
8.10 UAS Loading and Performance
8.11 UAS Maintenance and Inspection
8.12 Preflight Checklist
8.13 Remote Identification (Remote ID)
9. Practice Tests, Cram Sheet & FAA Exam – 6 lessons
9.2 Cram Sheet (Am I Ready to Take the Test?)
9.3 Getting Your FAA Tracking Number (FTN) and Booking Your Exam
9.4 Test Day Checklist
9.5 Using IACRA to Apply for Your Remote Pilot Certificate
9.6 How to Renew Your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
Flight Skills
10. FAA Drone Rules & Registration – 2 lessons
10.2 Drone Registration Walkthrough
11. Airspace Research & Mission Planning – 5 lessons
11.1 Do I Need Airspace Authorization?
11.2 How to Get Airspace Authorization (Using LAANC)
11.3 How to Get Airspace Authorization (Using FAA DroneZone)
11.4 A Few Days Before Your Flight
11.5 The Night Before (or Morning of) Your Flight
12. Drone Flight Training – 7 lessons
12.2 Mastering the Basic Flight Maneuvers
12.3 How Return to Home (RTH) Works
12.4 Risk Management (AKA Planning for What Can Go Wrong)
12.5 Using Intelligent Flight Modes
12.6 Cinematic Maneuvers & Settings to Level Up Your Drone Shots
12.7 NIST Bucket Training
Standards-Aligned for Funding and Career Readiness
Our curriculum is built to align with the Common Career Technical Core (CCTC) and the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS).
This means administrators can confidently show that drone education supports Perkins V funding priorities, CTE pathways, and STEM reporting requirements. Students aren’t just learning how to pass the FAA Part 107 exam – they’re practicing workplace safety, problem solving, teamwork, and engineering design in ways that check the boxes for accountability and deliver real-world career skills.
Take Your Curriculum to New Heights with Drone Certification
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The Benefits of Drones in Education & Workforce Training
Hands-On Learning Opportunities
Drones provide students with a unique opportunity to apply STEM concepts in real-world scenarios. From physics and engineering to coding and design, drones bring lessons to life and foster a deeper understanding of technology and problem-solving.
Safer Learning Environments
Students have the opportunity to research challenging environments and tackle complex problems while staying safe. They can map rugged terrains, explore engineering solutions, or simulate disaster response scenarios, all within a secure and controlled setting.
Accelerated Problem-Solving Skills
Drones help students think on their feet and prioritize tasks effectively. Whether in group projects or competitions, drones encourage real-time problem-solving, teamwork, and the ability to develop solutions under tight deadlines.
Exploring Careers in Technology
With thermal imaging, high-resolution cameras, and advanced sensors, drones introduce students to emerging career paths in fields like environmental science, search and rescue, filmmaking, and more. By learning to operate and maintain drones, students gain a head start in industries poised for growth.
Cost-Effective Education Technology
Drones provide schools with an affordable way to enhance lessons across STEM, arts, and other subjects. Their versatility and reusability make them an excellent long-term investment, offering engaging, hands-on learning experiences while staying within budget.
Frequently Asked Questions
Payments
We’ll send an invoice to you and/or the appropriate person in your organization, and we accept payments by credit card, PayPal and check.
Yes, we’ll process your purchase order and issue an invoice.
If your institution is tax-exempt, please email a copy of your state-issued tax-exempt form to enroll@uavcoach.com, including the number of people you wish to enroll.
Sure, we’re happy to provide the necessary information to officially get set up in your system.
Enrollment & Logging In
Yes, each teacher gets access to live progress reporting, including student knowledge check and practice exam scores. Contact enroll@uavcoach.com for assistance.
It’s to your advantage to have your own log-in so you can easily track your progress through the course. We operate on the honor system and reserve the right to revoke access if we see an unusually high number of log-ins from the same account.
Yes, you can transfer an enrollment to another team member if the original enrollee completed less than 25% of the course. This substitution option is made available one time for each paid enrollment seat at no additional cost. Contact enroll@uavcoach.com for assistance.
In-Person Training
Yes, if you’re looking for additional training or curriculum please contact training@uavcoach.com for pricing and scheduling.