Minnesota Drone Pilot Training and Part 107 Test Info
Find drone training Minnesota plus all the information that you need to get your Remote Pilot Certificate aka Drone License and fly drones commercially. The future is bright for the Unmanned Aircraft System industry as the demand for commercial drone pilots increases.
On June 21, 2016, the FAA released its long awaited Part 107 to Title 14 of the Code of Federal Regulations (14CFR). These rules allow small unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) which are under 55 lbs to be flown commercially in the National Airspace System. On August 29, 2016 the new Part 107 rules became effective and you are now required to get a Remote Pilot Certificate with a small UAS Rating in order to legally fly drones for commercial or business purposes. To get this certificate, you must PASS the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot aeronautical knowledge test.
Click here to find an FAA Part 107 test center location.
Please note: If you already have a Part 61 pilot certificate, you may only be required to take the online training course Part 107 small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS)ALC-451. All others can use this online course as a practice test.
To apply for your Remote Pilot Certificate aka drone license after passing the Part 107 knowledge test, click through to How Do I Become A Drone Pilot for your next steps.
Part 107 Knowledge Test Study Guide
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has published a free Study Guide to help prepare you to take the Remote Pilot Certificate with an sUAS Rating Airman Knowledge Test. To download your free copy, click here.
Drone Training in Minnesota:
Twin Cities Drone School
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FAA Part 107 Drone Test Prep – $299
This one-day live online training will help prepare you to take the FAA Part 107 exam and get your Remote Pilot License.
All course materials, including slides, worksheets, and reference materials will be sent to you by mail.
You will also have free access to our eight hour online video course for six months.
One-day Private Group Instruction is also available.
Northland Community & Technical College
Thief River Falls, MN
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technician
This certificate course focuses on the maintenance and repair of the components of unmanned aircraft systems which include the unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), ground control stations (GCSs), understanding the function of data links or the communication/guidance system between vehicle and satellites (line of sight), and a basic understanding of computer networks and how they work with UAS.
Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Field Service Tech
This certificate course focuses on the maintenance, operations and applications of small unmanned aircraft systems. It includes electronics, computer hardware, local area networks, understanding the function of data links or the communication/guidance system between vehicle and control interfaces.
Looking for drone pilot training in a different state? Check out the map on our drone pilot schools page.
There are many possibilities for UAV jobs as a drone pilot in Minnesota. Farmers are especially interested in using drones for precision agriculture. This involves flying a drone over fields of crops to send back information about areas that need more water, fertilizer or to detect insect or pest problems, etc.
The data is received from the UAV and sent via email to the farmers.
There are many other industries in Minnesota looking forward to implementing Unmanned Aircraft Systems such as surveying, power line inspections, wildlife management and search & rescue to name just a few.
Part 107 Highlights:
- You must be at least 16 years old.
- You must hold a Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS Rating or be supervised directly by someone who does have this certificate.
- The drone must not weigh more than 55 lbs including any attached cargo.
- The UAS is not allowed to fly higher than 400 feet above the ground.
- The maximum speed allowed for the drone is 100 mph.
- The UAS needs to always be within the pilot’s line of sight without binoculars.Operation of the UAS is limited to daylight hours and during twilight hours only if the drone has anti-collision lights.
- You are not allowed to fly the drone over people who are not directly involved in the UAS operation.
- If the FAA requests your drone for inspection or testing, it must be made available with all records that are required under the new rule.
- Any UAS operation that causes a serious injury, loss of consciousness or property damage (not to the UAS) of at least $500 must be reported within 10 days to the FAA.
You can read the Summary of Part 107.
Read the complete Small UAS Rule here.
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