Ready to earn your drone wings? Nebraska Extension’s 2025 summer lineup for the Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course is here — designed to fast-track aspiring drone pilots across Nebraska toward FAA certification in just one day.
Since 2024, over 200 students have completed this one-day (eight-hour) course that prepares students to pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Exam required to receive a Part 107 remote pilot certificate (aka drone license).
This course is geared towards anyone interested in flying drones for commercial or public application, including emergency management, law enforcement, real estate and land management, photography and agriculture. No previous aviation experience is necessary to be successful in this course.
Online pre-registration is required. The course registration fee is $275. Discounts are available to eligible students and educators by completing an online application.
| May 15 (Thursday) | Lancaster County Extension Office, 44 Cherrycreek Rd. Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528 Pre-registration deadline: May 12 |
| May 30 (Friday) | UNL West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE 69101 Pre-registration deadline: May 26 |
| June 27 (Friday) | Hall County Extension Office, 3180 US-34, Grand Island, NE 68801 Pre-registration deadline: June 23 |
| July 11 (Friday) | Platte County Extension Office, 2715 13th St., Columbus, NE 68601 Pre-registration deadline: July 7 |
| July 17 (Thursday) | Lancaster County Extension Office, 44 Cherrycreek Rd. Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528 Pre-registration deadline: July 14 |
| Aug. 1 (Friday) | UNL West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE 69101 Pre-registration deadline: July 28 |
| Aug. 8 (Friday) | Hall County Extension Office, 3180 US-34, Grand Island, NE 68801 Pre-registration deadline: Aug. 4 |
| Aug. 14 (Thursday) | Lancaster County Extension Office, 44 Cherrycreek Rd. Suite A, Lincoln, NE 68528 Pre-registration deadline: Aug.11 |
| Aug. 29 (Friday) | UNL West Central Research, Extension, and Education Center, 402 W. State Farm Rd., North Platte, NE 69101 Pre-registration deadline: Aug. 25 |
For further details or questions, please reach out to Dr. Dirk Charlson at 402-460-0742 (cell).
This Part 107 Remote Pilot Exam Prep Course offered by Nebraska Extension is not affiliated with drone education provided by the Nebraska Innovation Studio or Nebraska Innovation Campus.
