Teaching drone courses can be challenging, especially for educators without an aviation background. DARTdrones makes teaching drone technology accessible and hassle-free. In this blog post, we’ll delve into how DARTdrones streamlines the process, providing teachers with the training and curriculum they need to excel in the classroom. Comprehensive Drone Curriculum Our foremost commitment is to offer educators a comprehensive turnkey curriculum. DARTdrones has meticulously designed a well-structured course outline, covering everything from drone basics to advanced flying techniques and real-wo ..read more

HOUSTON, TEXAS – Texans Can Academy chooses DARTdrones to introduce drones into their classrooms as a goal to help underprivileged students stay engaged in school through their innovative DARTdrones CTE Drone Training Program. This is a first-of-its-kind drone program for Texans Can Academy.  “Partnering with DARTdrones and incorporating drone technology into the Texans Can Academy After-school Centers on Education (ACE) program is positively impacting the lives of students.  The hands-on drone training and outstanding curriculum is proving to be an effective way to help keep our stu ..read more

DARTdrones would like to officially recognize and congratulate Elizabeth Witte on receiving the 2022 Wings For Val Foundation Drone Training Scholarship.  The Wings for Val Foundation honors the legacy of Navy LT Valerie Cappelaere Delaney who was an EA-6B Prowler jet pilot. Every year, multiple scholarships are awarded to women pursuing careers in aviation. Announced at the 2022 Women in Aviation Conference held in Nashville, Tennessee, this year’s scholarship recipient is 17-year-old, Elizabeth Witte. Elizabeth lives in Indio, California. Her interest in aviation began at the young ag ..read more

The demand for licensed drone pilots will increase substantially within the next two to five years. Attending a respected drone school today allows students to build skills that can serve them and their community far into the future. The growing need for commercial drone services has led to a global expansion of drone schools and training for technology buffs who want to start a side gig or build a full-time freelance career. Aspiring drone pilots can attend drone school online or in-person, depending on their learning goals and how extensive their drone training needs are. Online drone school ..read more

  Using drones will help your company by cutting down on costs while improving your work. If you are a business owner, employee, or contractor you are always looking for ways to reduce costs without sacrificing the quality of your work. You may have seen businesses and non-profits boasting drones to show that they’re using the latest technology, when in reality, drones are helping them achieve just that – save money, and yield better results. There is an associated cost with almost every aspect of a project or goal, such as safety and operational efficiency, and perhaps unsurprisingly dro ..read more

Perhaps you’ve witnessed someone flying a drone, been a visual observer for a pilot-in -command, or have been tasked with obtaining aerial information for your job.   Nearly anyone can, with a little practice, learn to fly a drone. But to learn to fly in a manner respected by your fellow airmen, and in accordance with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), you’ll need to earn your FAA drone certification.   So what does it take to earn your FAA drone pilot certification?   First, you must meet these basic requirements, taken directly from the FAA website: Be at least 16 yea ..read more

Drone implementation is on the rise with individuals and businesses all over the globe, growing exponentially at seemingly hyper-speed, and with implementation, comes drone training. Whether you are an individual who works for yourself, or someone who is in charge of procuring training for your enterprise, the question lingers, “How do I pick the best drone training organization?” Tough question, but not impossible to answer if you know the right things to look for.   Forbes.com points out that according to a recent study from Skyward Research, a high percentage of companies, 88% to be ex ..read more

Are you wondering what national drone laws you need to be aware of as a drone pilot? It’s a good question because there are three types of regulating bodies in play when it comes to flying your drone: Federal drone laws, state drone laws, and local drone laws. First, there are the federal drone rules that are established by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). These rules are broken into subsets based on the type of drone pilot you are. Let’s take a look at the FAA drone pilot rules as they apply to different types of drone pilots.   Recreational Drone Pilot Fly your drone for your ..read more

You’ve earned your Part 107 commercial drone license, and now you’re wondering how to find drone jobs near you. Drone jobs are increasingly prevalent as drone technology becomes more accessible and affordable. For many pilots, flying a drone can be a secondary skill set, enhancing his or her primary occupation as farmer, for example, needing to survey a crop, a rancher looking for lost cattle, or a biologist surveying hard-to-access endangered species. With a little time and effort, it can also be a viable, scalable independent business plan. If you’re looking to hang a shingle and be a f ..read more

The Federal Aviation Administration’s Part 107 regulations require drone pilots to pass a written exam to receive a drone pilot license. 99% of students who complete DARTdrones Part 107 Test Prep Course pass the exam on their first attempt.   According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), every remote pilot who uses a drone to obtain monetary compensation must possess a drone pilot license. The license allows remote pilots to use drones for professional purposes, including drone photography, drone videography, aerial mapping, aerial surveying, aerial surveillance, and more. If yo ..read more