AFTI Drone Licensing & Field Operations

Self-Paced Training Syllabus, Core Question Breakdown & Resource Center

Welcome & Self-Paced Study Strategy

Welcome to the AFTI training pipeline. This module prepares operators for the FAA Part 107 Aeronautical Knowledge Test and specialized commercial operations, including ecological restoration, aerial seeding, and watershed telemetry mapping.

You are encouraged to work through the materials and pretests at your own pace. Dive into the official government handbooks and industry guides linked below to master each core competency before moving ahead to field deployment.

Core Question Breakdown & Operational Fit

Module 1

Regulations & Operations

Covers FAA Part 107 speed caps (87 knots / 100 mph), sobriety rules (8-hour window), cloud clearances, $500+ incident reporting thresholds, and Pilot in Command (PIC) accountability.

Module 2

Airspace & Charts

Focuses on controlled airspace (Class B, C, D, E), LAANC / FAA DroneZone authorization workflows, sectional chart symbols, 3 statute mile visibility rules, and TFR NOTAMs.

Module 3

Weather & Performance

Explores density altitude effects on motor efficiency, METAR parsing (`BKN025`), payload weight limits, thermal mechanical turbulence over burn scars, and LiPo battery safety.

Government & Industry Educational Resources

FAA Remote Pilot sUAS Study Guide

Comprehensive official manual covering all testing sections and aeronautical concepts.

Open PDF
eCFR Title 14 Part 107 Regulations

The exact statutory legal code governing small unmanned aircraft systems.

View Code
SkyVector Aeronautical Navigation Charts

Interactive flight planning tools and sectional charts for live airspace navigation.

Open Charts
FAA DroneZone Portal

Official portal for aircraft registration, waiver applications, and airspace authorizations.

Visit Portal
Purdue Extension Farm & Ag Drone Guide

Industry guidelines connecting Part 107 regulations with agricultural dispensing operations.

Read Guide
University of Arizona Drone Risk Management

Operational safety and risk mitigation frameworks for field and ranch work.

Explore Program

Visual Study Resource

For a comprehensive visual walkthrough of testing strategies and registration procedures, review the video seminar below:

Pretest 1 Pretest 2 Pretest 3