Training Opportunities
Training Opportunities
Professional Drone Training for Schools, Teachers, Students, and Public-Sector Partners
Overview
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones (BRMD) provides professional drone-piloting training and consulting services to
K–12 schools, CTE instructors, and public-sector partners.
Our work supports school systems seeking to implement, expand, or sustain FAA-compliant drone programs aligned
to workforce and industry needs.
Organizational Overview
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones services are organized into two core areas:
- Teacher & Student Training Workshops
- Program Consulting & Implementation Services
Training Philosophy
Our instructional model is train-the-trainer and career-pathway focused, preparing instructors cognitively,
technically, and operationally to guide students into high-demand UAS career fields.
Section I – Teacher & Student Training Workshops
Through structured multi-day training flows, BRMD becomes a long-term partner for districts seeking to move
students through a complete UAS career pipeline—from entry-level exposure to industry-recognized credentials.
The flagship 5-day intensive teacher workshop is a 40-hour program designed to prepare high school drone
piloting teachers to deliver FAA Part 107 instruction and advanced UAS applications, including mapping,
autonomous flight, data management systems, and manual flight proficiency.
| Workshop Day | Focus Area | Key Topics |
|---|---|---|
| Days 1–2 | Remote Pilot Teacher Training | Part 107, NAS, sectional charts, weather, loading & performance, emergency procedures, CRM, radio communication, flight lab |
| Day 3 | NFPA 2400 Public Safety & Mission Standards | Program of record, risk assessment, night operations readiness, simulated search and rescue |
| Day 4 | UAS Drone Data Management System (DMS) | FAA data retention, manual and automated DMS systems, fleet software, maintenance logs, pilot flight records |
| Day 5 | 2D/3D Mapping & Autonomous Flight | Mission planning, photogrammetry, orthomosaic and 3D model generation, ArcGIS Drone2Map, ArcGIS Online, skill verification |
Days 1–2: FAA Part 107 Teacher Training
- Laws & Regulations (14 CFR Part 107)
- National Airspace System (NAS)
- Sectional chart reading
- Weather and METAR decoding
- Loading and performance
- Emergency procedures
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- Radio communications
- Flight lab: manual maneuvers, dead-stick landings, obstacle avoidance
Day 3–5 Advanced Applications
- NFPA 2400 public safety mission standards
- Risk assessment for emergency response
- Night operations readiness
- Data management systems and maintenance logs
- Autonomous mission planning
- 2D orthomosaic and 3D model generation
- ArcGIS Drone2Map and ArcGIS Online workflows
Entry-Level Basic Drone Pilot Training
This one-day entry-level program is designed for 9th and 10th-grade students and introduces the foundations
of unmanned aviation and safe drone operation.
- History of unmanned aviation
- Careers in the drone industry
- Aviation maps and airspace basics
- Safe drone operations
- TRUST certification preparation
- Block-code autonomous flight mission
FAA Part 107 Certification Preparation Course – Online
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones offers a comprehensive online FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Preparation
Course for teachers, students, and industry professionals seeking to earn their FAA Remote Pilot Airman Certificate.
The course combines structured video instruction with guided accountability and live instructor support to help
participants prepare for the FAA Part 107 Knowledge Test.
Course Format
- Structured video instruction aligned to 14 CFR Part 107
- NAS mastery
- Sectional chart interpretation
- Weather theory and METAR/TAF decoding
- Loading and performance calculations
- FAA regulations and operational limitations
- Crew Resource Management (CRM)
- Practice exams and test-readiness assessments
Weekly Instructor Check-Ins
- Review difficult concepts
- Clarify regulatory questions
- Assess test readiness
- Provide accountability and encouragement
- Ensure full preparation before scheduling the FAA exam
Ideal For
- High school drone piloting students
- CTE instructors seeking certification
- District staff launching UAS programs
- Industry professionals entering commercial drone operations
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Pricing varies based on district size, number of participants, training length, and implementation scope.
For the most current service pricing and customized proposals, please contact us directly.
Contact Information
Dr. David Barbour
Director of K–12 Drone Piloting Programs
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones
Chief-pilot@DronePilotsForUS.com
(919) 524-7834