UAS Operations Training Institute – Drones – Aviation

CONTACT INFORMATION

TRENT MIDGETTE – Director of Aviation
OFFICE: BCCC Aviation Workforce Training Center – Room 101
PHONE: (252) 940-6408
ADDRESS: 201 Airport Road, Washington, NC 27889
EMAIL: [email protected]

BEAUFORT COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL AVIATION ACADEMY

• Beaufort County High School Aviation Academy – A completely free FAA Grant-Funded Opportunity for students residing or attending school in Beaufort County. Students will receive training focused on earning a certificate as either a Private Pilot or Commercial Drone Pilot.

VETS TO DRONES TRAINING PARTNERSHIP

• Vets to Drones has partnered with BCCC to provide free in-person & online UAS training to the veterans in our program. Visit our BCCC & Vets to Drones page for more information.

RESOURCES

• North Carolina State Laws & Regulations – An overview of laws and regulations governing the use of UAVs (Drones) in NC.
• Remote ID Information (FAA) – Information regarding FAA regulations surrounding Remote ID requirements.
• No Drone Zone Information (FAA) – A guide to restricted flight area procedures.
• Recreational Flyer Toolkit (FAA) – Basic DOs and DON’Ts for recreational UAV pilots.
• Drone Response Playbook for Public Safety (FAA) – An aid for public safety agencies to help determine the difference between authorized and unauthorized drone operations and what actions public safety agencies may take.

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UPCOMING TRAINING SESSIONS

• To register online visit beaufortccc.edu/register and reference the “Course Code” associated with the class.
• NOTE: In order to receive a fee waiver all active NC First Responders should reach out to Program Director Trent Midgette at [email protected] PRIOR to registration.
• To register in person or over the phone call (252) 940-6375 and reference the name of the class and the meeting dates.
• UAS Program Course Descriptions

FALL 2026 IN-PERSON CLASSES

FALL 2026 ONLINE CLASSES

UAS OPERATIONS TRAINING FACILITY

Stay tuned for updates regarding the development of an on-campus UAS Operations Training Facility.

• PHASE 1 – 100′ 3-Phase Electrical Line Set – Courtesy of Tideland EMC – COMPLETE!

• PHASE 2 – 20-Panel Solar Farm – Courtesy of Cape Fear Solar Solutions – COMPLETE!

• PHASE 3 – Radio Tower – COMPLETE!

CUSTOMIZED TRAINING

Does your business need something specific? Reach out to discuss opportunities for customized training through BCCC’s UAS Operations Training Institute.