Learn to fly. Learn to protect.
Aviation Education
Rumney Marsh Conservancy supports safe, responsible aviation education for drone pilots, students, volunteers, and members of the general public.
Save 10% on Pilot Institute courses
Pilot Institute offers training for drone pilots and traditional aviation students, including FAA Part 107 exam preparation, flight skills, airspace, mapping, photography, and other aviation subjects.
RMC does not receive a commission or other compensation. This discount is offered solely to make reputable aviation education more accessible.
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Start with the right pathway
Drone rules depend on why and how you are flying. These resources provide a starting point for understanding the applicable requirements.
Recreational pilots
Complete TRUST
Recreational drone pilots must complete the FAA’s Recreational UAS Safety Test and retain proof of passage.
Visit the FAA TRUST page →Part 107 pilots
Become a certificated remote pilot
Learn about eligibility, the aeronautical knowledge test, certification, recurrent training, and operating requirements under Part 107.
Review the FAA certification process →Airspace awareness
Check before every flight
Review airspace, airport restrictions, temporary flight restrictions, and other conditions that may affect a planned operation.
Explore FAA-approved B4UFLY services →FAA guidance
Understand the rules of the sky
Use the FAA’s central UAS resources to review registration, Remote ID, operating categories, safety guidance, and other requirements.
Visit FAA Getting Started →02
Aviation in environmental stewardship
Responsible drone operations can provide a valuable perspective on landscapes that are difficult to observe completely from the ground.
Document changing conditions
Repeat photography can help document erosion, vegetation changes, drainage conditions, restoration work, and other visible site changes.
Support mapping and research
Properly planned flights can contribute imagery for habitat mapping, site measurements, project documentation, and scientific analysis.
Promote responsible operations
Training helps pilots understand airspace, weather, equipment, privacy, wildlife considerations, and sound aeronautical decision-making.
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Aviation beyond drones
Aviation education can also introduce people to piloted aircraft, maintenance, air traffic control, engineering, public service, and aerospace careers.
Youth and adult flights
EAA introductory flights
EAA connects young people ages 8 through 17 with Young Eagles flights and offers Eagle Flights for adults interested in learning to fly.
Explore introductory flights →Students and educators
FAA aviation and STEM education
Explore educational activities, student programs, career information, and aviation learning opportunities provided through the FAA.
Visit FAA STEM AVSED →Continuing education
FAA Safety Team resources
FAASTeam programs include safety courses, seminars, webinars, pilot proficiency resources, maintenance training, and UAS education.
Explore FAASTeam →What comes next
Future RMC aviation programming
RMC is exploring public drone-safety workshops, FAA Part 107 study support, environmental-monitoring demonstrations, youth education, aviation-career discussions, and additional community partnerships.