Why This Workshop
Earn Your FAA Part 107 License Faster
The FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate allows you to legally operate drones for commercial purposes in industries such as real estate, construction, media, inspection, agriculture, and research.
This two-day intensive workshop distills the full FAA knowledge test into a structured, high-impact learning experience so you can confidently sit for the exam.
Participants will leave with:
Complete understanding of FAA exam topics
Sectional chart reading skills
Weather interpretation knowledge
Practice exam readiness
A clear path to scheduling the FAA test
Who This Is For
Aspiring drone pilots
Entrepreneurs starting drone businesses
Real estate or media professionals
Construction and inspection professionals
Educators and researchers using drones
Anyone 16+ seeking FAA Part 107 certification
No prior aviation experience required.
Curriculum
Topics Covered
FAA Regulations & Operational Requirements
FAA Part 107 rules and limitations
Remote pilot responsibilities and compliance
Operational waivers and airspace authorization
Airspace Classification & Requirements
Controlled vs uncontrolled airspace
Reading sectional charts
LAANC authorization procedures
Airport operations and traffic patterns
Weather Theory & Interpretation
Atmospheric structure and stability
METARs, TAFs, and aviation weather products
Weather hazards and operational decision-making
Aircraft Performance & Maintenance
Small UAS components and system limitations
Weight, balance, and performance effects
Inspection and maintenance requirements
Crew Resource Management & Emergency Procedures
Risk management and aeronautical decision-making
Emergency protocols and abnormal situations
Human factors and situational awareness
Inside the Workshop
Two full days. High impact instruction. Exam Readiness.
Day 1
FAA regulations and operational rules
Airspace classification and sectional charts
Airport operations and LAANC authorization
Practice scenarios and exercises
Day 2
Aviation weather and METAR/TAF interpretation
Aircraft performance and maintenance
Crew resource management
Emergency procedures and decision making
Practice exam walkthrough
Understand all FAA Part 107 exam topics and expectations
Be able to interpret airspace charts and weather reports
Apply aviation regulations to real operational scenarios
Complete practice exam questions with confidence
Leave with a clear plan and timeline to sit for the FAA exam
Goal
Prepare participants to score 70% or higher on the FAA exam.
Your Instructor
Meet Dr. Reliford
Dr. Anaiya Reliford is an FAA Part 107 Licensed Remote Pilot, aerospace researcher, and STEM educator with extensive experience applying drone technology in scientific and engineering environments.
She holds a Ph.D. in Atmospheric Sciences and both Bachelor's and Master's degrees in Chemical Engineering from Howard University. Dr. Reliford has applied uncrewed aircraft systems in research involving atmospheric measurements, environmental sensing, and sensor integration.
Her research and engineering experience includes work with:
NASA Goddard Space Flight Center
NOAA Air Resources Laboratory
Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Center
Research Institute for Tactical Autonomy (RITA)
Dr. Reliford has been flying drones since 2018 and currently serves as Deputy Technical Discipline Chair of the Uncrewed and Autonomous Systems Integration Committee within the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA), a leadership role supporting the advancement of uncrewed and autonomous aerospace systems across aviation and space domains.
She is also the only licensed drone pilot at RITA headquarters, where her work supports research related to autonomy, sensing, and advanced air systems.
In addition to her research career, Dr. Reliford has mentored STEM students for more than a decade and has helped guide emerging engineers through technical training and FAA certification preparation. She founded Orbit of Opportunity (O²) to equip the next generation with hands-on technical capability and industry-relevant credentials.
Through this workshop, Dr. Reliford combines professional UAS experience, aerospace research expertise, and practical instruction to help participants confidently prepare for and pass the FAA Remote Pilot Knowledge Test.
Registration
Reserve Your Seat
Registration includes 2 days of instruction, FAA exam preparation materials, practice exam questions, and a certification readiness checklist.
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The Workshop
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