Become an AUVSI Certified TOP Operator™
National recognition.
As a certified TOP Operator, you will be recognized for both your professionalism as a remote pilot as well as your dedication to training, safety and reliability. As more commercial drone pilots enter this market, there is a growing need to differentiate yourself. The Trusted Operator Program will do just that.
Customer trust.
The end-users, your customers, who choose services from a certified TOP Operator know they are receiving the 'best of the best' in areas such as demonstrated competency, advanced knowledge and skills, training appropriate to the level of risk, reliability and demonstrated commitment to safety.
New level of professionalism.
Through a consistent training protocol, certified TOP Operators will demonstrate an appropriate level of professionalism to represent their knowledge and dedication to the drone industry. A TOP Operator Remote Pilot Certificate is globally known and can be presented to clients, colleagues, and employers.
Clear path.
DARTdrones participated in developing the Trusted Operator Program and will continue to provide an accurate and comprehensive path forward for all drone pilots. DARTdrones has a team of 40+ instructors who are both manned and unmanned pilots and have 12,000+ hours of combined drone pilot training experience.
Become the 'Best of the Best' in Unmanned Aviation
Trusted Operator Program Certification Levels
TOP Level 1 Certification
TOP Level 2 Certification
TOP Level 3 Certification
How to Become a Certified TOP Operator™
TOP Level 1 Certification
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14 Online Micro Courses
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Proof of Current FAA Remote Pilot Certificate
TOP Level 2 Certification
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TOP Level 1 Certification
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1 Day In-Person Training
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Hands-on Flight Evaluation
Our Expert Instructors
Mark Kurzinski
Retired Naval Officer turned Drone Business Owner and Instructor Learn More Mark Kurzinski
Chris Grazioso
Operations Lead for the Massachusetts Department of Transportation's Aeronautics Division’s Drone Team Learn More Chris Grazioso
WHY DARTDRONES? We have a proven track record for training pilots in dozens of industries.
INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors have manned aviation experience flying airplanes and helicopters and have gained the highest drone piloting recognitions in the industry. Many own successful UAS businesses themselves.
NATIONWIDE
As featured on ABC's Shark Tank, we are the nation's leading drone training company with an extensive network of alumni and partners throughout the country.
MATERIAL
Created and refined by UAS training experts, our curriculum is the best in the industry and has been tried and tested by clients in dozens of industries.
TRAINED
With a community of over 65,000 drone enthusiasts across the US and internationally, DARTdrones is at the forefront of UAS technology.
Expert Instructors
Our students absolutely love our instructors! Our classes are engaging, fun, and extremely informative.
Advanced Training Courses
We don’t just train our students on the basics. We have extensive advanced training courses to help our alumni succeed in mapping, inspections, disaster response, aerial photography, night operations, and search and rescue.
Industry Certified and Vetted Curriculum
Our curriculum has been vetted and certified by AUVSI, the leading UAS industry association, to ensure professional quality.
