Certified Drone Pilot Training Course
Welcome to InterNACHI's free, online Certified Drone Pilot Training Course. This course is provided by our accredited college at internachi.edu.
Goal:
This course is designed to help members pass the Unmanned Aircraft
General–Small (UAG) Test required to attain a Remote Pilot Certificate from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). You will need the certificate to be considered a certified commercial drone pilot to operate a drone legally for property inspections. The course covers the main knowledge areas to prepare for the test, which must be taken in person at an FAA-approved testing center. This course does not certify you. Visit the FAA site for more information.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to understand:
- the requirements to become a drone pilot;
- the effects of weather on small unmanned aircraft performance;
- radio communication procedures; and
- the physiological factors that affect pilot performance.
Course Includes:
- 6 InterNACHI® CE credit hours;
- 43,549 words;
- online videos and graphics;
- Inspection and Writing Assignment;
- Research and Writing Assignment;
- 68 quiz questions in 9 quizzes;
- a 60-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
- instant grading; and
- a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion.
You will learn the following topics:
- Aviation Weather Sources
- Effects of Weather on Aircraft Performance
- Emergency Procedures
- Radio Communication Procedures
- Small Unmanned Aircraft Loading
- Airport Operations
- Maintenance Procedures
- Preflight Inspection Procedures
- Aeronautical Decision-Making and Judgment
In keeping with InterNACHI's commitment to Continuing Education, this course is open and free to all members and can be taken again and again without limit.
Important: You are required to get certified by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). If you already have an FAA certification, you may download and use this logo by emailing education@internachi.org with a copy or a picture of your FAA Drone Remote Pilot Certificate.
| Certified Drone Pilot Training Course | ||
|---|---|---|
| Course #4700, Student Catalog | ||
| www.nachi.org/drone-course | ||
| Student Work | Time Calculation | Estimated Clock Hour Time for the Average Student |
| Attendance for "Seat Time" 1 | # of minutes of student attendance / 50 | 18.2 |
| Participation in Learning Activities 2 | # of minutes of online student participation / 50 | 1.0 |
| Interactivity 3 | # of minutes of student interactivity / 50 | 0.5 |
| Reading the Course Text 4 | # of words in the course / 100 words per minute / 50 | 8.7 |
| Reading the Course Textbook 5 | # of words in the book / 100 words per minute / 50 | 2.0 |
| Academic Engagement 6 | # of words in the course / 100 / 50 | 3.0 |
| Direct Communication 7 | # of minutes of communication / 50 | 0.5 |
| Instructional Video Learning 8 | # of minutes of video / 50 | 0.0 |
| Reinforcement Q & A 9 | # of questions X 1.85 / 50 | 2.5 |
| Writing Assignment of the Inspection 10 | 2.0 hours per assignment | 2.0 |
| Writing Assignment of the Research 11 | 4.0 hours per assignment | 4.0 |
| Academic Activities for an Inspection 12 | 6.0 hours for each inspection assignment | 6.0 |
| Performing an Inspection 13 | 8.0 hours for each inspection | 8.0 |
| * nachi.org/catalog-credit-hour-calculation | 38.2 | |
| Total clock hours | 38.0 clock hours 38.0 InterNACHI CE Hours 3.8 CEU | |
Reminder to members: InterNACHI's Code of Ethics 1.10 requires that you comply with all government rules and licensing requirements of the jurisdiction where you conduct business. InterNACHI's courses and Standards generally exceed the Standards of Practice that you are required to abide by locally.
This course has been approved by:
- the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
- the Master Inspector Certification Board;
- the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants; and
- the Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association.
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