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Launch Your Drone Career with Dallas College + USI​​​​​​​

Are you ready to start an exciting new career as a certified Remote Drone Pilot? The drone industry is growing fast, and Dallas College — through an exclusive partnership with the Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) — is here to help you take off.

We provide real training for real careers in aviation. You will gain certification​s, hands-on skills, and professional connections to succeed in this rapidly expanding field.

 
  • Program Overview:
  • FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification
  • ASTM recognized USI Certifications
  • Hands-on Flight Line Training
  • Online + In-Person Hybrid Formats
  • Industry-aligned curriculum built for real-world success
  • Photos and visual content from active training included
  • We do not just train drone operators — we shape aviation professionals.

 

Two Tracks, One Destination: Your Drone Career

Dallas College offers two pathways to certification:

 
  • 8-Week Accelerated UAS Bootcamp

    A full-time, intensive option for individuals looking to fast-track their drone career. Ideal for veterans, career changers, and job seekers.

  • 16-Week Part-Time UAS Bootcamp

    Built for working professionals and students. A flexible schedule without sacrificing the depth and rigor of training.

Both tracks include the same certifications and flightline experience.

 

Certifications You will Earn

These credentials signal to employers that you are trained, certified and ready to work safely and professionally in the UAS industry.Shape

 

What You will Learn

Block 1 - Aeronautics & Part 107 Certification

  • Becoming a Remote Pilot
  • Airspace, Weather, and Aviation Regulations
  • Practice Exams & FAA Testing Support

Block 2 - UAS Mission Planning

  • VLOS Operations & Flight Planning
  • Site Safety Reviews
  • Preflight Inspections & Risk Mitigation

Block 3 - Flightline Operations

  • Ground Safety & Manual Review
  • Instructor-led Flight Days
  • Practical Skills Evaluation

Block 4 - UAS Technology

  • UAS Fundamentals, Payloads, and Control Systems
  • Robotics, Data Links, and Cybersecurity Basics

Drone Pilot Operations and Safety Program (CESA)

  • AIRP 1008 - Drone Pilot Test Preparation - 32CEUs
  • AIRP 1070 - Drone Flight Line Operations - 64 CEUs
  • AIRP 2070 - Drone Safety Level I - 96CEUs
  • AIRP 2071 - Drone Safety Level II - 96CEUs
  • Total Hours 288 CEUs
 
two drone pilots testing drone operations
 
 

Real Instruction. Real Flight. Real Results.

Instructors include a UAS industry veteran.

  • Michael Hill, Dallas College, Chief Flight Instructor and UAS Program Manager
  • Robert Sweeney, Online Virtual Instructor from USI

Classes meet virtually, with weekly live instruction, recorded sessions, and in-person flight residencies that reinforce practical application.

This isn't just some online tutorials. Through our courses at Dallas College, we have the opportunity to go out and connect with students directly, teach the classes in person, and help build a solid workforce pipeline. It is an incredible journey, and I am excited to share my real-world experiences with the next generation of aviators coming into drone industry”
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Michael Hill
Chief Flight Instructor & UAS Program Manager

Career Outlook

The drone industry is booming. The FAA forecasts rapid expansion across delivery, construction, public safety, cinematography, and more.

 
450,000+ Drone pilots needed over next 10 years
*According to FAA Research
$55 Billion Global Industry by 2030
*According to Future Business Insights

Ready to Get Started?

Dallas College is here to support your launch into aviation' s next frontier. Do not just fly — lead.​​​

Contact us: DroneTechnology@DallasCollege.edu