Ground School

FLY ROBOTICS “FAA NPRM Compliant” Ground School is an E-Learning sUAS Center of 

Excellence designed for self paced and asynchronous learning. Designed by former Military 

UAS Flight Instructors, our Ground School was developed with one objective in mind, passing 

the FAA Commercial sUAS Operator Exam. We also offer refresher courses to help you maintain 

currency with todays regulations. Our interactive courses are based on FAA focus areas, and our 

comprehensive examinations are designed to ensure key point comprehension and retention. 

You aren’t just reading material, you’re learning information.

Topics Include:

Fundamentals of Flight:

Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned flier in need of a refresher, this course provides 

a fundamental understanding of Aerodynamics and the basic principles of flight, and how they 

relate to Unmanned Operations.

Fundamentals of sUAS:

Although there seems to be a new type of Unmanned Air System (UAS) coming out everyday, 

the basic components of UAS remain constant. This course details the basic components of 

UAS, the different types of Payloads, and basic elements of Mission Planning and Control.

The National Airspace:

The United States National Airspace is one of the most complex Aviation systems in the world. 

It is imperative that anyone operating an Aircraft, be it manned or unmanned, understand the 

design and rules associated with the various classes of airspace in the United States. This 

course details the different classes of airspace, the different types of restricted airspace, and 

the rules associated with them.
Aviation Meteorology:

One of the most significant external factors affecting flight is weather. As an Operator you 

must be able to identify various types of weather, and understand how each affect flight. This 

course explains different types of weather conditions, how to identify them, and how they 

affect flight.

Aviation Safety:

In every phase of flight, safety must be the highest priority. Aviation safety doesn’t happen by 

chance, rigorous checklists and operating procedures must be developed and adhered to at all 

times. This course covers basic airfield safety procedures, the importance and development of 

checklists, and proper battery and fueling techniques.

Ethical Airmanship:

The word “Drone” carries with it a degree of negative connotation and uneasiness. As the 

community grows, so does public concerns of privacy and ethical operation in a civil 

environment. It is the responsibility of every operator to conduct themselves in a safe and 

professional manner. The intent of this course is to instill a sense of responsibility for safe and 

ethical drone (sUAS) operations, and for the student to understand, “Just because you can, 

doesn’t mean you should.”

Once enrolled, take the course as many times as necessary to pass the FAA Exam, we want you 

to succeed! FLY ROBOTICS will be there every step of the way. Once you are part of 

the FLY ROBOTICS family, you will be the first to know of any changes to FAA policy, have 

access to updated course materials, and all the tools to ensure you are operating at the top of 

your game.