At FASTECH – Florida After School Tech Club, we know that you don’t learn how to become an Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot with just books or online video classes alone. That’s why we have our students flying drones from recreational, under 0.55 pounds to commercial sizes under FAA Part 107 regulations  – all with expert, professional instructors there to show you the way.  

Training Sessions

Up to 10 hours total training sessions until course completion. It is 5x more than any drone course in the country.
Our small class group of 10 students will have five two hours hands-on sessions of a total of 10 hours — this allows each student to master drone maneuvers.

FAA-Certified Part 107 Pilots

Our instructors are friendly, professional, experienced, and FAA-certified as Remote Pilots.

Flight Ops & Intelligent Flight Modes

Our students will learn how to plan their flights and take their knowledge to the next level with flight operations apps, pre-flight and post-flight checklists, intelligent flight modes, and much more.

DJI Equipment & Software

We use popular DJI models to teach our students the ins and outs of both drone hardware and flight software.

Multirotor Flight Proficiency

Gain confidence, learn how to handle emergencies, and feel in control of the drone. Practice flying both basic and advanced maneuvers.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Learn the rules about where and when you’re allowed to fly and stay smart, safe, and compliant.

After graduating from the Drone Pilot Program, you will be ready to enter one of the fastest-growing job markets in the world. According to Salary.com, the average Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Pilot salary in Florida is $76,479 as of August 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $56,294 and $92,373. Salaries can vary widely depending on the city and many other important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession.

Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) are essential components of Unmanned Aerial System (UAS), commonly called a drone. Well equipped with onboard computers, the autonomous aircraft require ground-based controllers to control them remotely. Military purposes introduced this technology, but in the past few years, giants like Google, Amazon, DHL, Uber, Boing, and many others are investing in UAV technology due to lucrative opportunities in the market worldwide.

There is a vital requirement for data collection for several industries, including but not limited to construction. Companies rely more on accurate data collection and analysis from the software, which further enhances the global business output. The new hardware and components development is helping customers generate real-time maps regularly due to advanced cameras, modern computing, and faster microprocessors. The potential application for the UAV market also includes automated mapping, cadastral surveying, LIDAR mapping, and volumetric calculation by drone software.

In the last few years, strong demand for UAVs in numerous countries has grown due to the emergence of drone technology and the several capabilities associated with it. Most industries have registered for drone use to gather extensive information to ought for desired strategic decisions. It has become the fastest-growing market in the commercial sector and its various applications such as construction, mining, oil and gas, and agriculture worldwide.

The segments of the UAV market are military, commercial, and recreational. The military part will hold the maximum share due to the increasing demand from several countries for UAVs such as Medium Altitude Endurance (MALE) UAV and High Altitude Long Endurance (HALE) UAV various missions. Significant operations like border monitoring, surveillance, and border security are fueling the demand and will grow in the coming years. 

The commercial segment will grow significantly in the future owing to rapid adoption in surveying, aerial mapping, crop monitoring, forest monitoring, and logistic. Companies such as Uber and DHL are investing big for the development of Air Taxi and logistics applications. UAV pilots are already in big demand.

Real estate pros increasingly use drones to capture aerial photos and videos of their listings or even the interiors – and new Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules may allow even more use going forward.

FAA recently eased some restrictions and expanded some drone rules by authorizing operations at night and over people and moving vehicles. FAA’s new Remote Identification Rule will not go into effect until Sept. 15, 2023, allowing drone operations over people.

A new Window to the Law – A video produced by the National Association of Realtors®’ (NAR) legal team shares how this could expand drone use among real estate professionals. FAA’s Operations Over People and at Night Rule, which already took effect March 16, may allow real estate pros to capture aerial twilight photos and videos of their listings. 

To be able to operate commercial drones, pilots need to be certified. This course will help you pass the FAA Part 107 drone license test to become an FAA certified commercial drone pilot so you can fly your drone commercially in the United States.