Nebraska Extension is offering the Part 107 Remote Exam Prep Course across Nebraska for a second year. This course will be offered at various locations across the state from January through April 2025.
In 2024, this course was offered across the state at 14 locations, reaching 130-plus students representing more than 30 Nebraska counties and six states.
This course is a valuable educational opportunity for anyone interested in flying drones for commercial or public application, including emergency management, law enforcement, real estate and land management, photography and agriculture.
“The course is geared toward professional pilots who intend to make drone flying an aspect of their career or work duties,” said Dr. Dirk Charlson, Nebraska Extension educator and course instructor, who has 10 years of experience flying drones and teaching drone courses. “If you are just curious about drones, this course might not be for you.”
If you are or planning to be an agricultural spray drone pilot, Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is an important step towards that goal. Although this course does not specifically address spray drone regulations, you will still gain all the knowledge needed to successfully pass the Part 107 drone exam.
This one-day (eight-hour) course prepares students to pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate (aka drone license). Study materials, presentation notes and lunch will be provided.
Online pre-registration is required. The course registration fee is $275. Discounts are available to eligible students and educators by completing an online application.
For further details or questions, please reach out to Dr. Dirk Charlson at (cell) (402) 460-0742.
If you are unable to attend one of the 14 courses offered this winter and spring, no worries — planning is already started for offering this same course at 10 locations during the summer and early fall. Subscribe to CropWatch for future announcements.
Winter-Spring 2025 Locations
- Jan. 9 — UNL Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, 4502 Ave. I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
- Jan. 10 — UNL West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE 69101
- Jan. 13 — Dodge County Extension Office, 1206 W. 23rd St. Fremont, NE 68025
- Jan. 16 — Gage County Extension Office, 1115 W. Scott St., Beatrice, NE 68310
- Jan. 23 — Hall County Extension Office, 3180 US-34, Grand Island, NE 68801
- Jan. 29 — Buffalo County Extension Office, 1400 E 34th St., Kearney, NE 68847
- Feb. 12 — Buffalo County Extension Office, 1400 E 34th St., Kearney, NE 68847
- Feb. 27 — Adams County Extension Office, 2975 S. Baltimore Ave., Hastings, NE 68901
- March 7 — Nemaha County 4H Building, 816 I St., Auburn, NE 68305
- March 14 — Dawson County Extension Office, 1002 Plum Creek Pkwy, Lexington, NE 68850
- April 4 — Platte County Extension Office, 2715 13th St., Columbus, NE 68601
- April 11 — Lancaster County Extension Office, 44 Cherrycreek Rd. Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528
- April 18 — Nebraska City High School, 141 Steinhart Park Rd., Nebraska City, NE 68410
- April 25 — UNL Panhandle Research, Extension, and Education Center, 4502 Ave. I, Scottsbluff, NE 69361
