In-Person Drone Training Classes with Expert Instructor
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V1DroneMedia offers a variety of Drone Training Classes geared toward your interest and skill level and is dedicated to training others to operate drones in a safe, reliable, and responsible manner. Our Chief Pilot, Jason Damman, is a certified flight instructor (CFI) and holds an FAA Airline Transport Pilot certificate and FAA Part 107 drone license. He is a subject matter expert in national airspace and FAA regulations through his 20 years of experience as an airline pilot and 9 years of V1DroneMedia commercial drone operations.
Jason teaches regularly scheduled Part 107 Drone License Prep Classes, Hands-On Drone Operations, and Flight Training, as well as custom and on-demand courses to individuals and groups, and travels locally and nationally to bring Public Safety Drone Training to Police, Fire, and other Public Safety agencies. He is also one of the founders of the North Coast Drone Alliance, and is on the Cleveland FAAST Team.
Jason has trained numerous individuals and first responders to successfully pass their Part 107 Tests and fly drones. Read some of their Testimonials and Sign up for drone training newsletter to get class date notifications, drone training and career tips, industry news, and tutorials.
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Drone Classes We Offer
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Part 107 License Prep Course - 2 Days, In-Person
Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), have many applications in public, private and military sectors. If you intend to operate drones commercially (for pay, for your business or your workplace), you are required to obtain the FAA Part 107 Certificate. This 2-day prep class will prepare anyone to take and pass FAA Part 107 Certification exam. The class is scheduled over the weekend so it can accommodate anyone looking to transition to a new career or pursue drones as a side-gig. Sign up for our next class May 17-18, 2025 or June 21-22, 2025
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Hands-On Drone Flight Training
Our Hands-On Drone Training Classes provide the real-world flight training experience you need to become a confident drone pilot. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your skills, our expert-led sessions are tailored to your skill level and goals. You will train with an instructor at a convenient outdoor location individually, or as a group of 2 or 3. Purchase today and we will contact you to schedule the session, or Contact us if you are looking for training for more than 3 people.
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Public Safety Drone Training
We provide drone training services tailored for law enforcement professionals since 2017. They include helping public safety agencies earn their FAA Part 107 Drone Pilot licenses, hands-on flight instruction, hardware recommendations, drone operations, and SOP (Standard Operating Procedures) setup for departments, as well as Advanced Drone Training for specialized drone missions. We will customize your training and travel to your department location for group training.
Now is the right time to get into the drone industry as it is poised to grow exponentially in all of its sectors. To learn more about the drone industry and its career opportunities, read our Careers In the Drone Industry blog post, and download our Free Drone Equipment and Drone Training Guide offering reliable equipment advice and expert training guidance so you can design your drone training plan according to your drone industry career aspirations.
Drone Training Testimonials
“I had been wanting to take the Part 107 exam for quite some time. I’ll be the first to admit I super suck at self-study. Found V1DroneMedia’s 2-day weekend course which fit perfectly with my busy weekday schedule. Even though the class was in Ohio, and I live in Michigan I took a chance and am glad I did. I gotta say—this class was legit. Totally worth the drive and the cost. When I took the 107 exam, two weeks after the class, I felt prepared and apparently was. I passed with a 95% and didn’t even need a stress nap afterwards!
Jason, the instructor, was top-notch. I could tell right away he knew his stuff with an awesome mix of deep aviation knowledge, real-world drone experience, laid back attitude, and just enough humor to keep us engaged through even the nerdiest FAA airspace talk.
The class was well-structured, breaking down complex topics into bite-sized, digestible pieces including just the things you need to know without any extra fluff. Jason explained complex topics like sectional charts, weather reports, and airspace restrictions in a way that made everything finally click.
V1DroneMedia didn’t just prep me for the test—they prepped me to actually be a safe, knowledgeable commercial drone pilot. I genuinely feel ready to fly, navigate airspace, and not end up on the evening news for doing something dumb.
I highly recommend this course. A big thank you to Jason and V1DroneMedia for making it such a great experience!”
“I needed to get my Part 107 Certification for work and scheduled my exam in advance of studying to motivate me. I wasn’t having as much luck self-studying online this completely new material and decided an in-person class would suit me better. Long story short, I flew from Texas to Ohio, on a whim, to take this class over the weekend. It was an amazing class and quelled so much of my anxiety around taking this test. Jason is incredibly kind and is a FANTASTIC instructor. His passion, dedication to his students, and knowledge is top tier. Plus it’s a very well-priced course for what you learn. In conclusion, I ended up leaving back to Texas very early Monday AM after the course. I studied in the airport and on my flights to take my exam at 2:30 pm that afternoon. And I passed! In 3 days, I became certified from his teachings. Please don’t follow my lead or exact plan, but this is just some context if you were wondering the worth of this course. The answer is learning from him is 100% worth your time and investment.”
“Be prepared to learn a lot if you take the FAA Part 107 exam preparation course. Jason knows and uses this material as a commercial drone operator and has been teaching this course long enough to know which topics trip people up. The interaction between instructor and student is what separates this class from online classes”
“A+++ Great Class. Made it super interesting as well. So much easier than those online websites. Take my test next week so I should be good to go! Thanks again and I’ll be in touch with some additional training that I am looking for.”
“Jason does a great job explaining the material and takes time to insure you have a good understanding. He also has a good sense of humor and personality which makes it much easier to stay engaged.”
“Jason’s class made the large amount of information for Part 107 very digestible! It’s a lot of information, but Jason is incredibly knowledgeable and can answer just about any question you throw at him. It was a pleasure to take the class, and I’m happy to say I passed because of him! Highly recommend if you’ve been thinking about getting your certification!”
“I can’t say enough good things about Jason and V1DroneMedia. I was struggling with the online courses for part 107. I decided to try V1DroneMedia’s in-person part 107 course, and I’m glad I did. The way Jason presents the material makes it easy to comprehend and I was able to pass my part 107 exam with no problem.
After getting my part 107 certification, I was struggling setting up a drone my department purchased. I contacted Jason again and he walked me through setting up the settings and pre and post flight operations.
I recommend anyone looking to get their part 107 certification to take V1DroneMedia course. I truly believe I couldn’t have passed it without it.”
“Was really looking to take my business to the next level. Getting my part 107 certification was the next step. I tried an online course and got lost at the aviation chart section. After researching “in person” classes I decided to go with V1 Drone Media’s course. The price was unbeatable and what I took away from the class will stick with me as I continue to grow. Jason ( the instructor) was extremely knowledgeable and his teaching method stuck.
I am happy to announce I passed my Part 107 exam just this afternoon with an 85%. Something that seemed so difficult to achieve yet actually happened.
For anyone that’s considering taking the course, I highly recommend it. Words simply cannot express how amazing it was. Excited to move forward with my passion and career and I couldn’t have done it without the help and knowledge from V1 Drone media.”
“The information covered was explained very well. Interaction with the other people in the class helped to retain the information presented due they each had different ways of looking at the information. It made it easy to take notes (which is really helping me going through the added study information Jason advised us to review) and the Jason’s experience added to understanding of the rules of flying a drone.
I would recommend to anyone interested in obtaining the FAA Part 107 Certificate.
Thank You for your time Jason.”
“Jason’s class was great! I highly recommend it! It is a great refresher even for the most experienced drone pilots. I had questions and Jason answered them all. The hands on flying was great. If you have your own drone I highly recommend you bring it. Since that is what you are use to. I have more confidents using the various modes now than before. Thank you for a great class. I highly recommend these courses.”
“I recently utilized Jason’s services as an instructor. The tutorial session was performed with a DJI Mini Pro 3. Jason was patient, and very thorough. Jason took me through the step by step process of setting up, and he incrementally and methodically taught me numerous navigation drills. He helped to reinforce what I practiced in the past, proceeded to demonstrate more advanced flying maneuver.
In summary, I would definitely recommend Jason’s instructional services for beginners, and people who are endeavoring to increase their knowledge base.”
“At 61 I don’t look forward to learning new tricks. But Jason made Part 107 a pleasure. Jason is an excellent instructor, it was a great class!”
“Every aspect of the test was covered in the (Part 107) course. For me, being new to this industry additional study time to fully comprehend the information was essential. The instructor provided real-time knowledge and experience in different areas of UAS which was what I was looking for. So thank you again for the great course and insight into the private side of the industry. ”
““Awesome class, prepping for the Part 107 Drone Exam! Jason was very knowledgeable, and presented the material in a logical and friendly way!””
“Jason was extremely knowledgeable. Not only his drone experience, but his previous pilot career also gave him a much better perception. I’m very glad and grateful that I learned all those essential things from him and that I would start doing things correctly with good behavior in the beginning. From the things we have to pay attention to, to the things we don’t realize could be potential problems.”