Interested in becoming a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote pilot or already flying without the required Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification? You’re in luck! The Purdue Cooperative Extension Service is piloting a UAV Signature Program teaching individuals UAV technology legal requirements, FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test preparation, and useful UAV applications. Every participant will get hands-on experience flying manual and planned UAV flights.

Course topics are listed below:
   · UAV Introduction 
   · Sensors and Artificial Intelligence
   · FAA Part 107 Test Preparation
   · Flight Plans & Record Keeping
   · Free Flight Instructions
   · Planned Flight Instructions
   · Use of third party applications/processing software
   · Data management
   · Image Quality & Troubleshooting
   · Emergency Preparation

See the FEES page for pricing and payment information.

If payment is not received by the date of the event, payment will be required at the door in order to attend.

Purdue University prohibits discrimination against any member of the University community on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin or ancestry, genetic information, marital status, parental status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, or status as a veteran.

If you are in need of accommodations to attend this program, please contact Nikky Witkowski prior to the meeting at 219-465-3555 and nikky@purdue.edu by November 13, 2026.

For special dietary needs contact Nikky Witkowski at 219-465-3555 and nikky@purdue.edu by November 13, 2026.

If you need an interpreter or translator, please contact Nikky Witkowski prior to the meeting at 219-465-3555 and nikky@purdue.edu by November 13, 2026.

For registration questions or assistance, contact The Education Store at 765-494-6794 or edustore@purdue.edu.

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