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USI Direct Individual Remote Pilots USI Individual Offerings

Exam Prep

Looking for exam prep? Our course examines the regulations and operating requirements governing commercial remote pilots and uncrewed aircraft systems in depth. Upon completing it, participants will be ready to pass the Federal Aviation Administration exam.

Professional Development

USI has developed the only nationally recognized safety certifications. These will complement your existing FAA-issued Remote Pilot Certificate, enabling you to advance your career and expand your horizons.

Advanced Professional Development

Advanced PRO® Pilots are the industry's elite, embodying the highest standards of safety, professionalism, and best practices. This certification showcases expertise in beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) operations, safety management systems, human factors and fatigue management. 

UAS Bootcamps

New to UAS? With six class start dates per year, individuals can progress from no experience to becoming a Professional Remote Operator in as little as nine weeks. 

This intensive full-time program is a hybrid of online courses, instructor-guided lectures, and live flight training. By the end of the program, learners will earn their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate and be designated as a Professional Remote Operator by USI.

Professional Remote Pilot Certifications

You can bundle the coursework together and save or buy each individual course separately!

Primary PRO® Certifications

Primary sUAS Safety Level 1 Badge

Primary sUAS Safety Level 1

Primary sUAS Safety Level 2 Badge

Primary sUAS Safety Level 2

Primary Ground VLOS System Operations Badge

Visual Line of Sight System Operations (VSO®) Ground

Primary Flight VLOS System Operations Badge

Visual Line of Sight System Operations (VSO®) Flight

Advanced PRO® Certifications

Advanced Safety Level 1 Badge

Advanced Unmanned Safety Level 1

Advanced Safety Level 2 Badge

Advanced Unmanned Safety Level 2

Advanced Ground Unmanned System Operations Badge

Advanced Ground Unmanned System Operations

Advanced Flight Unmanned System Operations Badge

Advanced Flight Unmanned System Operations

What You Will Learn:

  • Aeronautics - The essential principles of aviation that UAS operators need to understand, including knowledge of weather, airspace classification, navigation, and flight principles. Operators must also be familiar with the regulations governing UAS operations.
  • Systems - The components and systems that comprise a UAS, including the airframe, propulsion, control systems, communication systems, and payloads. It also includes knowledge of how these systems interact and function together.
  • UAS Maintenance - The procedures and practices involved in keeping a UAS safe and operational. This includes routine inspections, troubleshooting, repairs, and keeping maintenance records. Proper maintenance ensures the longevity and reliability of the UAS.
  • Mission Planning - The process of planning a UAS operation, including defining the mission objectives, assessing the operational environment, selecting appropriate equipment, planning the flight path, and establishing contingency plans. It ensures that the mission can be carried out safely and efficiently.
  • Ground Operations - The activities and procedures carried out on the ground to ensure the safe and efficient operation of a UAS. This includes pre-flight inspections, setting up and calibrating equipment, managing the launch and recovery of the UAS, and ensuring that all ground support equipment is in proper working order.
  • Flight Path Management - This includes understanding how to maintain visual contact with the aircraft, run checklists, manage flight maneuvers, maximize the payload, and handle any immediate issues that arise during the flight.

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