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EFVS UAS TRAINING ACADEMY · WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
Invest in people.
Build the UAS workforce.
Help veterans and civilians build aviation knowledge, practical drone skills, and a pathway toward UAS industry opportunities.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
Training opportunities for veterans and civilians.
The EFVS UAS Training Academy combines FAA knowledge-test preparation, specialized UAS coursework, and instructor-led practical flight training. Sponsorships fund training services and help participants build skills relevant to commercial, infrastructure, public-safety and geospatial operations.
KNOWLEDGEFLIGHT SKILLSWORKFORCE READINESS
COMPLETE TRAINING PACKAGE
What each sponsored student receives.
AC1FAA Part 107 Certification Preparation
AC2Drone Mapping and Surveying Bundle
AC2.1Drone Flight Maneuvers & Proficiency
AC2.5Visual Observer Essentials
FIELDTwo-day, instructor-led hands-on practical flight training — 6 total hours
AC1 prepares students for the FAA knowledge test; it does not itself grant an FAA Remote Pilot Certificate. Practical flight training and professional career outcomes are not guarantees of FAA certification, employment or placement.
COMPLETE PACKAGE PER STUDENT$1,256
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
Support individuals or recurring cohorts.
Choose a single-student package or discuss a recurring cohort for veterans, civilians, or mixed groups. The cohort figures below are illustrative options based on the attached program.
| Students per month | Monthly investment | Six-month investment |
|---|---|---|
| 10 students | $12,560 | $75,360 |
| 12 students | $15,072 | $90,432 |
| 15 students | $18,840 | $113,040 |
Sponsorship contributions pay for Academy training services; funds are not distributed as cash grants to students or partner organizations. All arrangements are subject to an approved written agreement, scheduling, capacity, and funding.
THREE-STEP LEARNING PATHWAY
From fundamentals to applied skills.
Prepare for the FAA exam
Develop the knowledge needed to pursue FAA Part 107 certification independently.
Practice flight operations
Complete the scheduled hands-on practical flight component and skills development.
CAREER PATHWAYS
Skills with real-world applications.
Aerial inspectionMapping & surveyingConstruction & assetsPublic safetyAgriculture & environmentalUAS operations support
START A CONVERSATION
Explore a training sponsorship.
Organizations and individuals interested in sponsoring veteran or civilian students can contact EFVS to discuss eligibility, cohort options, scheduling, and a proposed agreement.
Contact EFVS about sponsorship