High school students (and college students too!) who love drones — here’s a major opportunity to jumpstart your career in the drone industry, for free.
Drone Pilot Ground School offers two generous scholarship programs that provide financial support to aspiring drone pilots. Whether you’re in high school or college, here’s how you can get involved and potentially save hundreds on your FAA Part 107 certification and drone education.
Related read: Part 107 test: everything you need to know (except the answers)
*Pssst!* Scroll down to the bottom of this post to get $100 off a Drone Pilot Ground School course!
This program is specifically for U.S.-based high school students aged 16 or older who are interested in becoming FAA-certified commercial drone pilots. Scholarship recipients receive:
This is a serious opportunity to earn your Remote Pilot Certificate from the FAA — a credential required for any commercial drone work, from aerial photography and videography to agricultural mapping and home inspections.
“We know the drone industry has the potential for creating new jobs for young people, and can help students get excited about STEM subjects,” said Drone Pilot Ground School’s founder, Alan Perlman.
Up to 100 students are awarded scholarships each semester.
Applicants must:
You’ll need to complete an online application (note: you cannot save your progress), so gather everything before you begin. The application includes:
Successful applicants will provide thoughtful, well-written answers and demonstrate genuine interest in earning their FAA certification. Essays with poor grammar or AI-generated responses may be disqualified.
Are you a current or rising undergraduate student with a passion for drones? You might qualify for Drone Pilot Ground School’s Drone Technology College Scholarship, which awards two students with $1,000 each in cash.
This scholarship recognizes students who are helping advance the drone industry through their education, innovation, and career goals.
Applicants must:
Winning essays will be published on the Drone Pilot Ground School website, and by applying, students give permission for their submitted materials to be shared on dronepilotgroundschool.com or uavcoach.com.
Passing the FAA Part 107 exam is required for flying drones commercially in the U.S. With this license, you can legally work in:
“Commercial drone pilots can make anywhere from $40 to $75 an hour,” said Matt Ernst, founder of the drone club at Taft High in Cincinnati. “I want our students to have the opportunity to work in this emerging field.”
I personally used Drone Pilot Ground School to study for my own Part 107 exam, which I passed on my first try! Read about my test experience here.
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If you’re not a high school or college student but still want to take the Drone Pilot Ground School course, use this link to get $100 off any Drone Pilot Ground School course.
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DJI should provide drones in cheap rate for the beginners. Its really hard to cast huge money for beginners. please dji think something for beginners.
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