College Closed Monday Because of Severe Weather

All Wake Tech campuses are closed Monday, March 16, 2026, due to forecasts of severe weather. Although the college is on spring break, many non-degree classes are still held this week. Students taking non-degree classes in person should check with their instructors for more information. Online non-degree classes continue as scheduled. Many Wake Tech student services, including Admissions and Advising, are available online at virtualsupport.waketech.edu. Wake Tech employees who can work remotely should do so.

Workforce Training

Commercial Drone Pilot Training

Flying a drone could cause legal problems if you don't know the rules. If you do know the rules, however, there is money to be made from drones. The Federal Aviation Administration requires all commercial drone pilots to pass the Part 107 knowledge test to become certified to pilot an unmanned aerial system.

Industry-recognized training: Prepare for FAA Part 107 knowledge test 

Complete in: One month or less

Industry Recognized Credential

Commercial Drone Pilot Training Courses

FAA Part 107: Commercial Drone (UAS) Pilot Exam Training

Careful - flying a drone can get you into legal trouble if you don't know the rules. But once you know them, there's money to be made! The FAA now requires all commercial drone pilots to pass a certification test to pilot a UAS (Unmanned Aerial System). This course prepares you for that test with classroom instruction and instructor feedback.

Course Objectives

Students will understand drone safety and preflight basics, as well as aircraft systems, flight Operations, National Airspace Systems, weather and how laws apply to commercial and recreational UAS uses.



Outline of Instruction

1.FAA & NCDOT Requirements and Laws
2. Safety/Preflight basics
3. Aircraft Systems
4. Recognizing airspace & their regulations
5. Weather
6. Flight operations
7. Drone Uses
8. Exam preparation and practice test


Contact Hours

24

CEUs

No

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

No

Prerequisites

None

Learning Supplies Needed

None

Clinical Site/Special Facilities

None

Requirements for Successful Completion

100% attendance

Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements

N/A

Intended Audience

Anyone interested in using a drone for business purposes, have questions about commercial uses, or are seeking more knowledge for recreational use.

Specific Industry or Business Support Needs

N/A

Wake County Need for Industry Positions

N/A

Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment

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Course Contact Information

Community & Career Education Staff
919-532-5700
[email protected]

Current Opportunities
Details Section Date(s) Location Price Seats  
327014 05/12/26 - 06/16/26 Online 193.00 28 Register

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