Pilot Institute to Offer Drone Pilot Opportunities at Commercial UAV Expo

Drone ground school aims to give Part 107 certificate holders the tools to build a career in a variety of different fields.

Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at 02:27 PM ET

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Commercial drone pilots can build careers in a variety of fields, from agriculture to mapping to public safety. [Courtesy: DJI-Agras/Pixabay]

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Pilot Institute will host its first in-person training sessions at the Commercial UAV Expo in Las Vegas from September 2-4.
The program offers a comprehensive schedule, including workshops on business development and Part 107 waivers, "online-to-onsite" courses for building a drone business or specializing in mapping, and expert Q&A sessions.
These educational opportunities are designed to equip Part 107 certified drone pilots with practical skills and tools to build their careers and succeed in various commercial drone industries.
The initiative aligns with broader industry and government efforts to expand commercial drone operations and foster career growth within the uncrewed aerial vehicle (UAV) sector.

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One of the premiere online drone flight schools will offer live workshops, courses, expert chats, and demonstrations at one of the largest annual gatherings of remote pilots.

On Tuesday, the Pilot Institute announced a programming schedule for the Commercial UAV Expo on September 2-4 at Caesars Forum in Las Vegas to help Part 107 pilots build their careers. The digital ground school’s first in-person training sessions will be open to drone pilots of all levels and designed to give them the tools to succeed after earning their remote pilot wings.

Jack Daleo

Jack is a staff writer covering advanced air mobility, including everything from drones to unmanned aircraft systems to space travel—and a whole lot more. He spent close to two years reporting on drone delivery for FreightWaves, covering the biggest news and developments in the space and connecting with industry executives and experts. Jack is also a basketball aficionado, a frequent traveler and a lover of all things logistics.