Who: Students Ages 16-18
When: July 14th- July 27th, 2027
Where: Daytona Beach, FL
Tuition: TBD (Includes supervised housing, daily instruction, classroom materials, on-campus meals, a personal drone to bring home, and up to 4 guests for the graduation dinner.)
Graduation Dinner Date: July 26th, 2027
Take controls. Think like a pilot. Discover your future in aviation.
Turn your interest in drones into practical skills during this two-week camp at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. Through hands-on flight time, advanced simulators, and interactive classroom instruction, campers will discover what it takes to operate uncrewed aircraft safely, responsibly, and with purpose.
Flying is only part of the experience. Before every mission, remote pilots must understand the airspace, evaluate the weather, assess their aircraft, and decide whether conditions are right to fly. Campers will explore these responsibilities and put their knowledge into practice through activities that connect aviation concepts with real operational decisions.
The program also provides focused preparation for the FAA Part 107 knowledge test, with the goal of campers taking the test by the end of camp. Eligible campers who pass can pursue their FAA Remote Pilot Certificate, building a foundation for future opportunities in uncrewed aviation.
During camp, participants will:
Earn college credit while exploring your future.
Campers will complete UNSY 100: Remote Pilot Operations, earning two college credits upon successful completion. The course brings together aviation regulations, airspace, weather, flight safety, airworthiness, and aeronautical decision-making to support their development as remote pilots.
Whether campers are drawn to flying, engineering, or the technology behind uncrewed systems, this camp offers a chance to explore those interests, build practical knowledge, and experience college-level learning at Embry-Riddle.
FAA remote pilot certification requires applicants to be at least 16 years old and meet all applicable eligibility, testing, application, and security review requirements. Passing the knowledge test and receiving certification are not guaranteed, and certification processing may extend beyond camp.
ERAU cannot guarantee that another college or university will accept the two credits earned through this program. Credit transfer decisions are determined by the receiving institution.
Registration opens November 30th, 2026.
Cancellations must be received in writing to summer@erau.edu. Cancellation fees vary based on the cancellation dates listed below.
Cancellation Deadline | Cancellation Fee |
Prior to February 1, 2027 | Full refund minus $50 processing fee |
February 2, 2027 - March 31, 2027 | Full refund minus $100 processing fee |
April 1, 2027 - August 1, 2027 | No Refund |
If you are not a U.S. citizen, you are required to obtain the appropriate student visa, such as an F-1 visa, to participate in this program. A visitor visa is not sufficient. Once your registration has been processed and your file has been reviewed, our office will contact you with instructions regarding any additional required documents and how to request your Form I-20.