Drone Pilot Training School
Train commercial drone pilots for Part 107 certification
Overview
Drone training schools charge $300-$800 per student for Part 107 prep courses.
Training 200-600 students annually generates $120,000-$600,000 annually with 70-90% margins.
In 2025, commercial drone use growing with operators needing FAA Part 107 certification.
Services include Part 107 test preparation, hands-on flight training, advanced drone operations, industry-specific training (construction, real estate), and recurrent training.
Successful drone schools provide comprehensive test prep, offer hands-on practice with various drones, teach regulations and airspace, maintain high pass rates, and provide ongoing support.
Can offer online and in-person courses.
Marketing through aspiring drone operators, real estate agents, construction companies, and online advertising.
Required Skills
- Part 107 Knowledge
- Drone Operations
- Teaching & Curriculum
- FAA Regulations
- Online Course Development
- Marketing
Pros and Cons
Pros
- Growing commercial drone market
- Lower costs than traditional flight training
- Can offer online courses (scalable)
- Multiple industries need drone operators
- Relatively quick course completion
Cons
- Competitive online course market
- Lower price point than flight training
- FAA regulations change
- Need multiple drones for training
- Marketing to reach target students
How to Get Started
- Get Part 107 certification and experience
- Develop comprehensive course curriculum
- Invest in training drones and equipment
- Create online course platform or in-person classes
- Market to aspiring commercial operators
- Provide test prep and practice tests
- Build reputation through student pass rates
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