Across industries such as agriculture, construction, energy, public safety, logistics, filmmaking, and infrastructure inspection, organizations are actively seeking professionals who understand how to operate drones safely and legally.
For high schools looking to expand career readiness opportunities, drone education offers students a direct pathway into an emerging workforce. One of the most valuable steps schools can take is helping students prepare for the FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Certification.
Why Drone Careers Are Growing
According to the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), commercial drone operations continue to expand across the United States. Businesses are increasingly using unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) to improve efficiency, collect data, reduce costs, and access locations that may otherwise be difficult or unsafe for people.
Today, drone professionals work in fields such as:
- Precision agriculture and crop monitoring
- Infrastructure and utility inspections
- Construction progress tracking
- Real estate and aerial photography
- Environmental research and conservation
- Surveying and mapping
- Emergency response and disaster assessment
- Logistics and delivery operations
- Media and entertainment production
As adoption increases, employers are looking for candidates who already possess foundational knowledge of drone regulations, airspace requirements, and safe operating procedures.
Why High Schools Should Introduce FAA Certification Pathways
Traditional career preparation often begins after high school.
Educational drones allow students to start much earlier.
By introducing FAA certification preparation during high school, districts can help students:
Build Career-Ready Skills
Students develop knowledge directly aligned with industry expectations, preparing them for both immediate employment opportunities and postsecondary programs.
Strengthen CTE Pathways
Drone education programs support Career and Technical Education initiatives by connecting classroom learning to real workforce opportunities.
Explore Multiple Career Fields
Drone technology intersects with numerous industries. Students can investigate different applications while identifying areas of interest.
Increase Student Engagement
Hands-on drone learning often helps students see the practical value of concepts taught in science, engineering, technology, and geography courses.
Graduate With an Industry Credential
Students who earn their FAA Part 107 certification enter the workforce with a recognized credential that demonstrates competence and initiative.
Bringing FAA Part 107 Preparation Into the Classroom
One challenge many schools face is finding time to implement certification preparation without overwhelming teachers.
High school drone curriculum can simplify the process.
Meet LocoFly: FAA Part 107 Certification Preparation for High School Students
LocoFly helps schools prepare students for the FAA Part 107 Commercial Drone Pilot Certification through a classroom-ready experience built specifically for secondary education.
Rather than requiring educators to build a program from scratch, LocoFly provides everything needed to launch instruction immediately.
Designed for High School Classrooms
LocoFly uses bite-sized modules structured around the typical class period, making implementation manageable within existing schedules.
Students engage with:
- Short instructional videos
- Knowledge checks
- Guided lessons
- Practice activities
- Comprehensive review materials
Comprehensive FAA Part 107 Preparation
LocoFly covers the essential concepts students need to understand before taking the FAA exam, including:
- FAA regulations
- Airspace classes
- Sectional charts
- Weather concepts
- Flight operations
- Safety procedures
- Operational limitations
Students gain a strong foundation while building confidence throughout the learning process.
Ready to Teach From Day One
Teachers receive:
- Ready-to-use lessons
- Quizzes and assessments
- Structured pacing resources
- Practice tests
There is no need to spend hours creating curriculum materials or researching FAA content independently.
Proven Student Success
With a reported 95% pass rate, LocoFly helps students approach the FAA Part 107 exam with confidence while reducing uncertainty for educators introducing drone certification for the first time.
Preparing Students for What’s Next
Drone technology is becoming part of modern business operations across countless industries.
High schools have an opportunity to help students move beyond simply learning about emerging technologies and toward earning credentials that support future career goals.
FAA Part 107 certification preparation provides students with practical knowledge, industry relevance, and a recognized achievement they can carry into college, technical programs, internships, and the workforce.
For districts seeking meaningful ways to strengthen career readiness, drone education represents more than an elective.
Learn more about LocoFly and bring FAA-certified drone career pathways to your high school.
