Become a commercial drone pilot
Earn your FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate with a licensed mentor, build real flight hours, then fly paid jobs with our pilot network.
From student to paid pilot
The FAA steps are the same for everyone. What we add is a mentor, real flight time and a place to work once you're certified.
Study with a mentor
Our 4-week plan covers the FAA test areas: regulations, airspace, weather, loading and performance, emergencies, radio, night operations.
Pass the FAA test
Take the "Unmanned Aircraft General – Small (UAG)" test at an FAA-approved testing center. Bring a government photo ID.
Apply and get certified
Submit FAA Form 8710-13 in IACRA. After the TSA background check you print a temporary certificate; the permanent one comes by mail.
Mentored flights
Fly real jobs alongside a licensed pilot: real estate, investor flyovers, events. Build a portfolio.
Join our pilot network
Qualified pilots get offered paid jobs in their area under our standards, branding and insurance requirements.
FAA requirements: Become a Certificated Remote Pilot (faa.gov) . Part 107 pilots must also complete the FAA's free online recurrent training every 24 calendar months.
Who can apply
- At least 16 years old (FAA minimum for Part 107)
- Able to read, speak, write and understand English (FAA requirement)
- Physically and mentally able to fly safely
- Reliable, coachable, and respectful of people and privacy
- Pathfinders and Drone Honor graduates welcome: this is the next step
What our network pilots get
- Paid job offers in their area
- Shot lists and delivery standards for each job type
- Airspace planning help and pre-job checklists
- Ongoing coaching and portfolio reviews
- Referrals from our real estate and investor partners
Network pilots must hold a current Part 107 certificate, keep recurrent training current, register their drones for Part 107, and meet our insurance requirements.
Start the pilot program
Tell us where you are today. Under 18? A parent or guardian should apply with you.