The following is an overview of the topics that are covered in detail during the Part 107 training offered by American Air Operations:

FEDERAL AVIATION REGULATIONS   

• Part 107 Overview

• Definitions

• Falsification, Reproduction or Alteration

• Inspection, Testing, and Demonstration of Compliance

• Accident/Safety Event Reporting

• Requirement for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a Small UAS Rating

• Aircraft Registration

• Foreign Registered UA

• Change of Address

• Condition for Safe Operation

• Medical Condition

• Remote Pilot-In-Command

• In-Flight Emergency

• Hazardous Operations

• Operation from a Moving Vehicle or Aircraft

• Alcohol or Drugs

• Operation at Night

• Visual Line of Sight Aircraft Operation

• Visual Observer

• Operation of Multiple Small Unmanned Aircraft

• Carriage of Hazardous Material

• Operation Near Aircraft; Right-of-Way Rules

• Remote ID

• Operation Over Human Beings and Categories

• Operating Limitations

• Air Traffic Control (ATC) Transponder Equipment Prohibition

• Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) Out Prohibition

• Knowledge Recency

• Certificate of Waiver

AERONAUTICAL CHARTS

• Nautical Mile vs. Statute Mile

• Headings

• Types of Altitude

• Chart Legend and Interpretation

• Converting Decimal Degrees to Decimal Minutes

• Chart Supplements U.S.

AIRSPACE CLASSIFICATION, OPERATING REQUIREMENTS, AND FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS

• National Airspace System

• Visual Flight Rules (VFR)

• Instrument Flight Rules (IFR)

• Airspace Categories

• Air Traffic Control (ATC)

• Airspace Classifications

• Controlled Airspace

• Class A

• Class B

• Class C

• Class D

• Class E

• Controlled Airspace Authorization

• Uncontrolled Airspace

• Class G

• Special Use Airspace

• Prohibited Areas

• Restricted Areas

• Warning Areas

• Military Operation Area (MOA)

• Alert Areas

• Controlled Firing Areas

• Notice to Air Mission (NOTAM)

• Temporary Flight Restriction (TFR)

• Military Training Route

• Parachute Jump Area

• Published VFR Route

• Terminal Radar Service Area (TRSA)

• National Security Area (NSA)

• Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ)

• Flight Restricted Zones (FRZ)

AIRPORT OPERATIONS

• Preventing Interference

• Towered Airport

• Non-Towered Airport

• Heliport

• Seaplane Base

• Runways

• Air Traffic Patterns

• Airport Pavement Markings and Signage

• Right of Way and Scanning

• Sources of Airport Data

RADIO COMMUNICATIONS

• Towered Airport Communications

• Automatic Terminal Information Service (ATIS)

• Non-Towered Airport Communication

• Common Traffic Advisory Frequency (CTAF), UNICOM, and MULTICOM

• Phonetic Alphabet

• Coordinated Universal Time (UTC)

NIGHT OPERATIONS AND PHYSIOLOGY

• Requirements

• Anti-Collision Lighting

• Site Assessment and Proper Illumination

• Night Physiology

• Off-Center Viewing

• Aircraft Orientation

• Aircraft Sensors

• Night Illusions

EFFECTS OF WEATHER ON AIRCRAFT PERFORMANCE

• Weather Overview

• Atmospheric Pressure

• Air Density

• Density Altitude

• Air Characteristics

• Temperature Inversion

• Air Masses

• Fronts

• Cloud Types

• Stages of Thunderstorms

• Dangers to Flight

• Wind, Wind Shears, and Microbursts

• Convective Currents

• Ceiling

AVIATION WEATHER SOURCES

• Weather Briefings

• Automated Weather Observing System (AWOS)

• Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS)

• Meteorological Aerodrome Report (METAR)

• Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF)

• Convective Significant Meteorological Information (WST/Convective SIGMET)

PHYSIOLOGICAL FACTORS AFFECTING PILOT PERFORMANCE

• Stress

• Fatigue

• Dehydration

• Heat Stroke

• Hyperventilation

• Vision Impairment

• Impact of Drugs & Alcohol

• Fitness for Flight

AERONAUTICAL DECISION-MAKING AND CREW RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

• Aeronautical Decision Making

• Crew Resource Management

• Risk Management

• Hazardous Attitudes

• Crew Coordination

MAINTENANCE AND PREFLIGHT INSPECTION PROCEDURES

• Scheduled and Unscheduled Maintenance

• Preflight Inspection

• Record Keeping

• FAA Inspection & Testing

AIRCRAFT LOADING AND PERFORMANCE

• Basic Aerodynamics

• Weight & Balance

• Stability and Control

• Center of Gravity

FLIGHT HAZARDS AND EMERGENCY PROCEDURES

• Flight Hazards and Emergencies

• Reporting In-Flight Emergencies

• Emergency Response

EXAM INFORMATION AND REVIEW

• Exam Requirements and Registration

• Integrated Certification and Rating Application (IACRA)

• Registering for Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) aeronautical knowledge exam

• Applying for a Remote Pilot Certificate with a sUAS Rating

• Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) Aeronautical Knowledge Exam Review

The following is an overview of the topics that are covered in detail during the Drone System and Flight Training that is offered by American Air Operations:

AIRCRAFT, PAYLOADS, AND CONTROLLER OVERVIEW

• Types of Unmanned Aircraft

• Payload Options

• Controller Overview

FLIGHT PREPARATION AND PRACTICE

• Reviewing TFRs and Weather

• Inspecting the Aircraft

• Display, Controller, and Aircraft Startup

• Status Verification

• Takeoff

• Landing and Shutdown

• Practice with a provided and insured aircraft

APPLICATIONS

• Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)

FLIGHT DISPLAY AND SYSTEM OVERVIEW

• Explanation of Features and Indicators

• Flight Modes

• Maximum Altitude Settings

• Camera Settings (Wide, Zoom, Thermal)

• Conducting Firmware Updates

• Geofence Overview and Unlock Options

FLIGHT PRACTICE AND PROFICIENCY DEMONSTRATION

• Practice with a provided and insured aircraft