Drones
Are you currently using drones as part of a business or wanting to start a business using drones? Learn how to fly a drone with skill while ensuring safe and legal operation. This course focuses on the content required for an individual to earn the FAA Part 107 certificate, which is required to operate a drone commercially. While also giving the student hands-on flying time, students will gain knowledge in operating regulations and procedures, safety, airspace classifications, weather, maintenance and inspection, and loading/performance. Drones serve a variety of essential purposes in a number of industries, whether its real estate, agriculture, engineering or media and the industrial applications of UAV technology have only grown. For more information about drone courses at BRCC, contact Mark Fitzgerald at fitzgeraldm@brcc.edu or (540) 453-2274.
Aviation Maintenance Certifications and Degrees
BRCC offers an AAS degree in Aviation Maintenance Technology, as well as certifications in Airframe Maintenance and Powerplant Maintenance.
Local Flight Instruction
Blue Ridge Aviation offers flight instruction at the Weyers Cave airport: for more information visit https://www.blueridgeaviation.org/