Area X UAV Pilot Certification

Are you interested in becoming a Commercial Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) remote pilot or are already flying without the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Certification but would like to obtain your license? You’re in luck! Purdue Extension Area X will be hosting its UAV Signature Program. This program is intended to prepare participants for the FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Knowledge Test, which is a requirement to pass if you are operating a UAV on a commercial basis. It will also be teaching participants useful UAV applications as well such as making flight plans, managing data, setting up your camera and more.

UAVs, also known as drones, are providing numerous benefits to Indiana’s environment and economy. In the agricultural sector, they are helping farmers and agricultural professionals gather more precise data and translate it into efficient, profitable and long-term success in the areas of: crops, natural resources, and livestock. They are also providing numerous benefits to other industries as well through their ability to improve the marketing opportunities of a business, and providing analyses of structures, real estate and more.

Location

Kosciusko Co. Fairgrounds

1400 E. Smith St.

Warsaw, IN 46580

Date(s) & Time

April 26, 2023 8am-5pm

April 27, 2023 8am-5pm

Cost

$200 per person

This program is limited to 20 participants. To register, you can click on the link here.