Part 107 Commercial Drone Online
Ground School

The FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification course provides comprehensive training for anyone looking to operate small unmanned aircraft systems (sUAS) commercially in the United States. This course covers airspace, weather, aircraft performance, regulations, risk management, and operational decision-making, with a strong emphasis on real-world application and exam readiness. Designed to go beyond rote memorization, the program helps pilots understand not just what the rules are, but how and why they apply in practical drone operations. 

L1C BVLOS OPERATIONS

 Trainer: Matt Johnson

 Level: Beginner

 Length: You will need approx. 20 - 25 hrs of study to complete this course

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN IN THIS COURSE?

How U.S. airspace works and when authorization is required 

How aircraft performance limits impact real-world operations 


How weather affects drone performance and flight safety 

How to identify risk and make safe operational decisions 

How to read sectional charts and aviation weather reports 

How to confidently prepare for and pass the Part 107 exam 

Who Should Attend?

This course is ideal for aspiring commercial drone pilots, photographers, surveyors, inspectors, educators, public safety personnel, and professionals using drones for business or research purposes. It is also well suited for hobbyists transitioning into commercial operations and for current pilots seeking a deeper understanding of regulations, safety, and operational best practices. 


WHY ATTEND THIS COURSE?

Built by active aviation professionals

Training has been designed by instructors with real operational experience 

Exam-focused without being exam-only

Teaches understanding, not just memorization 

Real-world decision-making emphasis

Connects regulations directly to practical drone operations

Structured, modern learning design

Clear visuals, consistent formatting, and logical progression 

Trusted leader in drone education

Delivered by an award-winning aerospace and training organization 

COURSE OUTLINE

Meet Your Instructor

Matt Johnson

Senior RPAS Instructor | Volatus Aerospace Inc.

Matthew Johnson is a professional drone pilot, educator, and training developer with nearly a decade of experience in the unmanned aviation industry. He began working with drones in 2015 while teaching high school mathematics, quickly recognizing their potential not just as tools, but as platforms for real-world problem solving across industries.

Between 2016 and 2020, Matthew focused heavily on commercial drone operations and pilot training, supporting applications in agriculture and general UAV operations while flying missions across much of North America. His operational experience spans a wide range of sectors, including power line inspections, wind energy, conservation and wildlife monitoring, transportation, mining, and film and television production.

Since 2020, Matthew has leaned back into his educational roots, working closely with students, teachers, universities, and industry partners to develop clear, practical, and exam-focused drone training programs. To date, he has trained over 2,000 drone pilots ranging in age from 8 to 78, bringing a teaching style that emphasizes understanding, judgment, and real-world decision-making over rote memorization.

Matthew originally developed a Part 107 ground school in 2020 and has since rebuilt it from the ground up to reflect current FAA testing expectations, modern instructional best practices, and lessons learned from years of both flying and teaching. This course reflects that experience — designed to help learners not only pass the exam, but think and operate like responsible, professional remote pilots.

Patrick Jones - Course author