Drone Certifications 

FAA Part 107

LASPEN does not offer the FAA Part 107. FAA Part 107 test is only offered at FAA-authorized testing centers. Cost of the test – $175. Click Here to learn more. 

The FAA Part 107 is basic licensing for commercial drone use. The LAPSEN Drone Pathway has options to implement 107 training for your students. 

LAPSEN with BRMD offers training for teachers to learn how to prepare students. 

States, districts or schools that would like to schedule training for a group of teachers or students (of 10 or more) can reach out to BRMD – blueridgemountaindrones@gmail.com 

NFPA 2400 Standard for Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS) Used for Public Safety Operations (2019 edition) 

This part of the certification process begins to focus on public safety skills sets. This part requires 25-30 hours of class time including skills practice and evaluation. To read more on NFPA 2400 Click Here. 

This credential aligns with the LAPSEN drones course standards and supporting lesson plans, curricula and resources.

50 test items ~ 60 minutes 

70 Cut Score  

Certification Exam: $25 or $20 for LAPSEN members.

Pretest: $12

Prior to testing – instructors must validate successful completion of student skill achievements. 

ESRI Drone2Map

This part of the certification process begins to focus on integrating drone data into 2D and 3D mapping applications. This part requires 25 hours of class time. To read more about Drone2Map Click Here. 

This credential aligns with the LAPSEN drones course standards and supporting lesson plans, curricula and resources.

30 test items ~ 45 minutes 

70 Cut Score

Certification Exam: $25 or $20 for LAPSEN members

Pretest: $12

Prior to testing – instructors must validate successful completion of student skill achievements.

Orders, Quotes and Invoices 

Implementation

Note: BRMD allows a one school year grace period for a teacher to complete all training. During this time a school may teach, test, and certify students.

Instructor Certification

Instructors must be FAA 107 certified prior to being trained. 

For NFPA 2400 – instructors must complete the NFPA 2400 Certification and Train the Trainer Class. It is an 8 hour class. 

For Drone2Map – instructors must complete the Drone2Map Certification and Train the Trainer Class. It is an 8 hour class.

 Click Here to learn more.

Implementation Equipment:

NFPA 2400

• Appropriate drones (reach out to blueridgemountaindrones@gmail.com for advice)
• NIST training props 2020B – available from LAPSEN.  Click Here to learn more. Instructors can build their own.  Click Here to learn more.

ESRI

• Robust computer running Microsoft operating system.
• Drone2Map software – Visit ESRI to request free usage Click Here

Support Materials 

LAPSEN provides materials and resources for instructors to prepare their students for 1) entry level career success and 2) industry recognized credential success. Much of our drone material is still be developed. 

NFPA 2400 NIST Props, NIST Test Supplies

The U.S. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) developed a comprehensive set of standard test methods and associated performance metrics to quantify key capabilities of emergency response robots. This is the drone training prop recommended by NIST.

Wayne at Clement Drone Supply has a great product that LAPSEN uses. Click Here to visit Clement Drone