NATCHITOCHES – Northwestern State University’s ARGO (Advanced Remote and Geospatial Operations) Lab will offer two-day Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Prep courses for non-hobby drone users interested in taking the FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam.
“The ARGO Lab at Northwestern State University is leading the way in hands-on drone education, providing a dynamic environment where participants gain real-world experience in this rapidly growing field,” said Danielle Cobb, associate director of Corporate & Community Engagement in NSU’s Office of Economic Development and Advancement. “We’re excited to expand this opportunity by bringing this comprehensive two-day, in-person training to our Alexandria and Leesville campuses, making it even more accessible across our region.”
Designed to prepare participants for the FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam, the course covers essential topics including legal and ethical responsibilities, operational safety and risk management, airspace classifications and restrictions, aviation weather, Aeronautical Decision Making (ADM), sectional chart interpretation, ground crew roles and the fundamentals of the National Airspace System (NAS).
The course will take place March 28-29 in Alexandria. NSU instructors JD Cox, Adelaine Soileau and Travis Mitchell will lead the course that will be from 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at NSU’s Alexandria campus, 1410 Neel Kearby Blvd. The course will be repeated April 25-26 at NSU’s Leesville/Fort Polk Campus, 3329 University Parkway, Leesville.
The cost is $250 per session. The FAA Remote Pilot Certification Exam is administered at an approved testing center and is not included in the course fee.
To register, visit https://commerce.cashnet.com/ARGO .