Drone Park Grants and Workshops

Drone Park Workshops

The Virginia Tech Drone Park will offer FAA Part 107 exam workshops throughout the semester in a hybrid classroom setting (online and in-person).

These workshops will cover a range of topics regarding Part 107 regulations, airspace, and what to expect for the exam. They are free and will be open to anyone interested.

Previous Workshop Recordings:

Topic: Part 107 Overview of Regulations
Check out the recording of this Workshop here,
and the workshop slides here Download here

Topic: Airspace for UAS
Check out the recording of this workshop here,
and the workshop slides here Download here
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Drone Park Part 107 Grants

What is the Part 107?

The Part 107 certificate, or Remote Pilot Certificate, is required:

    • By the FAA for all drone flights for business or commercial purposes, nonprofit work, or education;

    • To fly a drone on Virginia Tech property, or to fly a Virginia Tech owned drone, under Policy 5820;

    • To borrow a drone from University Libraries.

The fee for the Part 107 exam is $175; certification lasts 2 years, and recertification is free.

Drone Park staff can provide resources and guidance to anyone upon request.

Who qualifies: 

To qualify for this grant, you must:

    • Be a current Virginia Tech Undergraduate student
    • Email us proof of exam registration and the completed application at least two weeks before your exam date to be approved for reimbursement

What should I do?

    1. Begin studying for the Unmanned Aircraft General - Small (UAG) exam
    2. When you're ready, schedule the test on the FAA website
    3. Email us your application and registration. You're approved for the grant when we respond with confirmation
    4. Pass the exam!
    5. Email us proof of a passing grade, proof of payment, and the reimbursement request form to the VT Drone Park
    6. Get paid! You can expect reimbursement within 2 weeks of submitting the required forms

Interested in Applying?

You can access the application for the grant here Download here and the grant flyer here Download here.

For more information about Part 107 certification, see the FAA website.

Questions? Email us at VTdronepark@vt.edu