Take Flight with FAA Part 107 Drone Certification
One-Week Accelerated Commercial Drone Pilot Boot Camp
- Must be 16 years old or older
- 5-day immersive boot camp with classroom instruction & flight practice
- Prep and take industry-recognized certification exam
- Fly hands-on with your own drone or a Butler provided device
- No prior experience necessary
- $549 total cost
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5 Full Days of Training
Classes: June 22-26, 2026
This immersive 5-day course combines expert instruction with real-world flight experience—so you leave prepared, confident and certified.
Classes offered 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Butler Community College
Agriculture Technology Building
NW Corner of South Haverhill and SW 20th Street,
El Dorado, KS (south of Butler’s El Dorado campus)
Limit: 12 students
Cost: $549 per person
What Is the FAA Part 107 Certification?
The FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate is required to legally operate drones for commercial use in the United States. This course prepares you to pass the FAA Aeronautical Knowledge Test while building the skills needed for safe and effective drone operations.
- Learn FAA airspace regulations and requirements
- Learn drone flight operations and safety procedures
- Understand weather patterns and their impact on flight
- Understand drone performance and limitations
- Master pre-flight checks and risk management
Discover real-world applications across multiple industries, from construction and agriculture, to real estate, public safety and more!
Let's Get Flying
This $549 Drone Pilot Boot Camp is a fast-track, hands-on training designed to help you pass the FAA Part 107 exam so you can start flying drones professionally.
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