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NCACTE Trade & Industrial Education Fall Workshop 2026

Professional Development for CTE Teachers

2026 NCACTE Trade and Industrial Education Fall Workshop

Drone Workshops for Teachers Building High School Drone Programs

November 18–20, 2026
Carteret Community College
Morehead City, North Carolina

Register for the Fall Workshop

Build the Knowledge and Resources to Teach Drone Technology

Blue Ridge Mountain Drones Education is continuing its five-year tradition of providing professional drone training during the NCACTE Trade and Industrial Education Fall Conference. Five workshops are available for teachers who teach or are preparing to teach high school drone technology.

Participants can choose from two tracks designed to support FAA Part 107 preparation, classroom instruction, aerial mapping, professional drone-program management, and public-safety operations.

The complete NCACTE conference runs November 18–21. The drone workshops described on this page are scheduled for November 18–20.

Teacher-Focused Training

Develop the aviation knowledge, operational skills, and classroom-delivery strategies needed to lead a high school drone program.

Classroom-Ready Resources

Train-the-Trainer workshops include corresponding DronePilotsForUS curriculum packages with lesson plans, PowerPoints, teacher resources, student materials, and activities.

Career-Connected Instruction

Connect students with aviation, mapping, public safety, data management, and other professional drone applications.

Choose the Track That Fits Your Program

The tracks run concurrently. Participants should select the individual workshops or complete track that best supports their teaching assignment and school program.

Track 1 · Two Workshops Across Three Days

FAA Part 107 and Classroom Instruction

$1,000 for both workshops

  • November 18–19: FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Preparation — $500
  • November 20: Part 107 Remote Pilot Train-the-Trainer — separate $500 workshop
  • Supports ID01 Drone Technology I
  • Includes the complete 90-day DP02 curriculum package with the full Train-the-Trainer registration
Important: The Friday Train-the-Trainer workshop is separately priced and is not included in the two-day Part 107 preparation fee.

Track 2 · Three Advanced Workshops

Advanced Professional Drone Applications

$1,500 for all three workshops

  • November 18: Aerial Mapping with Drones — $500
  • November 19: UAS Drone Management Systems Application — $500
  • November 20: NFPA 2400 UAS for Public Safety — $500
  • Each workshop includes its corresponding curriculum package for full-paying participants
Each advanced curriculum package provides approximately 10–15 days of classroom instruction and is valued at $299.

Track 1 Workshops

Build personal Part 107 knowledge first, then learn how to deliver an organized FAA-aligned course to high school students.

Track 1 · Workshop 1 of 2

FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Preparation

November 18–19
Two-Day Workshop
$500 Per Participant
Minimum Enrollment: 5

Prepare for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test through an intensive instructor-led course that connects aviation concepts with safe professional drone operations. Participants should attend both Wednesday and Thursday because the two days form one complete workshop.

Knowledge You Will Develop

  • FAA regulations and operating limitations
  • Airspace classifications and sectional charts
  • Aviation weather and weather information
  • Aircraft loading and performance
  • Airport operations and emergency procedures
  • Crew Resource Management and aeronautical decision-making

Skills You Will Practice

  • Interpret chart and airspace information
  • Apply FAA rules to sample missions
  • Evaluate weather and operational risks
  • Complete FAA-style practice questions
  • Apply effective test-preparation strategies

Please note: Workshop tuition does not include the FAA knowledge-test fee. Participants must separately satisfy all FAA eligibility, testing, and application requirements.

Track 1 · Workshop 2 of 2 · Day 3

Part 107 Remote Pilot Train-the-Trainer

November 20
One-Day Workshop
$500 Per Participant
Minimum Enrollment: 5

Turn Part 107 knowledge into effective high school instruction. Teachers learn how to organize aviation topics, explain difficult concepts, use classroom activities and assessments, and prepare students for the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Test.

Instructional Topics

  • Sequencing Part 107 topics across a high school course
  • Explaining aviation concepts to high school students
  • Addressing common student misunderstandings
  • Using lesson plans, presentations, activities, and assessments

Classroom Implementation

  • Use classroom PowerPoints and student handouts
  • Use practice questions to identify learning gaps
  • Plan instruction using the complete DP02 package
  • Connect FAA knowledge with professional operating habits

Included with full workshop registration: The complete DronePilotsForUS DP02 Remote Drone Pilot Curriculum Package, a $299 value. The package provides 90 days of curriculum, daily lesson plans, teacher and student resources, handouts, activities, classroom PowerPoints, assessment resources, and a 100-item teacher classroom item bank.

New Attendance and Audit Options

Choose the Registration Option That Fits Your Needs

This year’s Part 107 Train-the-Trainer workshop introduces a comprehensive new curriculum package that places the complete 90-day course in one organized Launchpad file.

Complete 90-Day Curriculum Launchpad

The new curriculum package includes 90 days of classroom PowerPoints, teacher resources, student materials, handouts, activities, lesson plans, and assessment resources. All course materials are organized through one Launchpad file to make classroom navigation and daily instruction easier for teachers.

Full-Payment and First-Time Participants

Curriculum Included

Teachers registering as full-paying participants receive the complete 90-day curriculum package, a $299 value, at no additional charge.

Previously Certified Teachers

$50 Audit Fee

Teachers who previously completed the certification or Train-the-Trainer process may audit the workshop for $50 and receive the complete $299 curriculum package free as a thank-you for their continued partnership.

Non-Certified Teachers Auditing

$50 Audit Fee

Teachers who have not completed the certification or Train-the-Trainer process may audit the workshop for $50. The complete curriculum package may be added for $299, or teachers may register for the full workshop and receive the package automatically.

Audit registration: Auditing provides access to the workshop but does not award certification or substitute for required testing, practical assessments, or full participation requirements. Previously certified teachers should confirm their eligibility before selecting the $50 returning-teacher audit option.

Select Your Registration Option

Track 2 Advanced Workshops

Select one workshop or attend all three to expand your high school program into professional drone applications.

Track 2 · Wednesday

Aerial Mapping with Drones 2D and 3D Mapping Train-the-Trainer

November 18
One-Day Workshop
$500 Per Participant
Minimum Enrollment: 5

Introduce students to aerial mapping through a hands-on workshop covering the complete workflow from mission planning and image collection to processing and interpreting 2D orthomosaics and 3D models.

Topics Include

  • Photogrammetry fundamentals
  • Image overlap and flight planning
  • Mapping mission design and image collection
  • 2D orthomosaics and 3D models
  • Construction, agriculture, inspection, and public-safety applications

Participant Preparation

  • Bring a participant computer
  • Install the required mapping software before training
  • Contact BRMD Education for software instructions
  • Confirm instructor credential prerequisites before registering

Included with full registration: The DronePilotsForUS 2D and 3D Mapping classroom curriculum package, valued at $299, with approximately 10–15 days of lessons, resources, handouts, PowerPoints, activities, and supporting materials.

Track 2 · Thursday

UAS Drone Management Systems Application Train-the-Trainer

November 19
One-Day Workshop
$500 Per Participant
Minimum Enrollment: 5

Teach students how professional drone programs manage operations beyond flying. This hands-on workshop uses Aloft to introduce mission documentation, pilot and aircraft records, maintenance tracking, event logging, and operational accountability.

Topics Include

  • Fleet management and aircraft records
  • Pilot qualifications and mission planning
  • Flight and maintenance documentation
  • FAA-related reporting and operational compliance
  • Accurate and traceable professional records

Skills You Will Practice

  • Organize mission, pilot, and aircraft information
  • Practice drone-management workflows using Aloft
  • Maintain flight and maintenance records
  • Develop classroom documentation activities

Included with full registration: The complete DronePilotsForUS DMSA classroom curriculum package, valued at $299, with approximately 10–15 days of lesson plans, teacher and student resources, PowerPoints, activities, and supporting materials.

Track 2 · Friday

NFPA 2400 UAS for Public Safety Train-the-Trainer

November 20
One-Day Workshop
$500 Per Participant
Minimum Enrollment: 5

Bring public-safety drone applications into your high school program. This workshop combines classroom instruction with practical UAS operations and helps teachers connect drone technology with emergency-response careers.

Topics Include

  • Public-safety UAS operations
  • Mission and incident planning
  • Risk management and crew responsibilities
  • Emergency response and search and rescue
  • Professional practices associated with NFPA 2400

Participant Preparation

  • Bring an appropriate drone for the flight portion
  • Review flight preparation instructions
  • Confirm instructor credential prerequisites
  • Prepare to participate in crew-coordination exercises

Included with full registration: The DronePilotsForUS NFPA 2400 classroom curriculum package, valued at $299, with approximately 10–15 days of lessons, resources, handouts, PowerPoints, activities, and supporting materials.

Registration and Enrollment Information

Each full workshop requires a minimum of five participants. This minimum has been reduced from the normal ten-participant requirement in support of Blue Ridge Mountain Drones Education’s conference sponsorship.

Track 1 Cost

$1,000 for both workshops

  • $500 for the two-day Part 107 preparation workshop
  • $500 for the separate Friday Train-the-Trainer workshop
  • DP02 curriculum package included with full Train-the-Trainer registration
  • Eligible audit registration available for $50

Track 2 Cost

$1,500 for all three workshops

  • $500 for each one-day advanced workshop
  • Participants may select individual workshops
  • Corresponding curriculum package included with each full workshop registration

Workshop participation supports professional development and preparation for applicable credential pathways. Attendance does not automatically award an FAA, NFPA, Aloft, BRMD, or LAPSEN credential. Participants must complete the applicable testing, practical assessments, and other requirements.

Reserve Your Workshop Seat

Use the official NCACTE registration form to register for the 2026 Trade and Industrial Education Fall Workshop. Review the workshop dates carefully because Track 1 and Track 2 sessions run concurrently.

Register Through NCACTE

Questions About the Drone Workshops?

Dr. David Barbour
Blue Ridge Mountain Drones Education

Chief-pilot@DronePilotsForUS.com
(919) 524-7834