SUAS PRO

APSA-NIST Level 1 Flight Training and Exam
2025-07-23 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | sUAS PRO Flight Center, 58150 US Hwy 197, Tygh Valley, Oregon, 97063
ELEVATE YOUR DRONE SKILLS

Earn Your APSA-NIST BPERP Certificate

Ready to take your drone piloting to the next level? sUAS PRO and the Airborne Public Safety Association, in partnership with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), invite you to earn your Basic Proficiency Evaluation for Remote Pilot (BPERP) Certificate.

Benefits of the BPERP Certificate

Stand out with a credential recognized by leaders in public safety and unmanned aviation.Validate your skills with a rigorous, hands-on flight evaluation based on NIST’s trusted standards.Gain confidence and credibility — whether you fly or public safety, utilities, or government agencies.

Who Can Apply?

Anyone with a valid Remote Pilot License.Pilots ready to test their skills in a real-world flight test, administered by APSA-approved proctors.

WHAT TO EXPECT

Online Instruction: Once registered you will need to successfully complete the online instruction component (approximately 3 hours) before the in-person flight session. In-person flight session July 23rd, 2025

Complete a BPERP flight evaluationBasic piloting skills and image captureComplete the NIST Level 1 Proficiency Flight TestAdvanced piloting, flight tasks, and scenariosWe have a limited number of drones for flight training and exams. If you have your own drone, please bring it.

Payment must be made prior to July 23, 2025Minimum enrollment: 6

March 20th Class Requirements
2024-03-20 16:00 - 18:00
Remote Pilot Training Program as stated in Workshop #8, Case Study #3 DUE TODAY. This is a major part of your Final Exam Score.

March 18th - Class Requirements - Final online exam
2024-03-18 16:00 - 18:00
FINAL EXAM (online while in class)

March 13th Class Requirements
2024-03-13 16:00 - 18:00
We will show all presentations in Chapter 11.

March 11th Class Requirements
2024-03-11 16:00 - 18:00
We will present all Chapter 10 presentations and then give an online quiz. REMEMBER YOU ARE REQUIRED to upload the “Remote Pilot Training Program” as stated in Workshop #8, Case Study #3 no later than March 20th. This is their requirement for final exam points.
Homework: Read Chapter 11

March 6th Class Requirements
2024-03-06 16:00 - 18:00
We will Present modules 1 and 2 of Chapter 9. Give the online quiz.
Homework: Read Chapter 10

March 4th Class Requirements
2024-03-04 16:00 - 18:00
We will go over the last 7 modules of Chapter 8
Homework: Complete workshop 8 – Case study #3 This is due no later than March 20 (a Remote Pilot Operator Training Program). This is part of the final EXAM requirement. Also, READ Chapter 9
This is a critical piece of the program. Be sure you complete this ON TIME.

February 28th Class Requirements
2024-02-28 16:00 - 18:00
We will see Module 1 – 5 of Chapter eight

February 26th Class Requirements
2024-02-26 16:00 - 18:00
Workshop 7 – we will go through the last part of the presentation and then complete the online quiz
Homework: read Chapter eight – operational management

February 21st Class Requirments
2024-02-21 16:00 - 18:00
There will be NO CLASS today. Use this time to ensure you understand all that has been lectured and discussed. Use your time wisely.

February 19th Class Requirements
2024-02-19 16:00 - 18:00
Workshop 7 – we will go through ½ of the presentations (there are 9 of them plus a quiz)

February 14th Class Requirements
2024-02-14 16:00 - 18:00
Project Management Fundamentals – Modules 3 and 4
Homework: Complete the online quiz by February 19th)

February 12th Class Requirements
2024-02-12 16:00 - 18:00
Project Management Fundamentals – Module 1 and 2 – Lecture
Home work: read Chapter 7 (complete reading by 19th)

February 7th Class Requirement - Mid Term exam
2024-02-07 16:00 - 18:00
Take mid-term exam on Textbook (chapters 1-6)
Homework: upload the essay on the final question for Chase #2 (see workshop 6 – mid-term exam)
This needs to be completed by February 12th

February 5th Class Requirements
2024-02-05 16:00 - 18:00
Confirmation all requirements of the case studies have been completed. All exams and finished.
Review requirements.
Homework: Read Chapter 5, View presentations, and take the Quiz (online)

January 31st Class Requirements
2024-01-31 16:00 - 18:00
No Scheduled Class this day. Devote the date on doing a good job regarding the Case Study.
Students need to ensure all work is completed by Feb 5th

January 29th Requirements
2024-01-29 16:00 - 18:00
complete Workshop 5 – Case Study #2. This needs to be accomplished by Feb 5th)
No homework. Use this day wisely and do a good job with this case.
No Scheduled Class this day

January 24th Class Requirements
2024-01-24 16:00 - 18:00
Chapter 5 – Execution and post-flight procedures
View the presentations. Take the quiz
Homework complete Chapter 5 assignment before the next class.

Class Requirements
2024-01-22 16:00 - 18:00
This is an optional addended class. Use this time to study and complete the workshop.
Chapter 4 – Regulatory System
Start working on workshop #4 as stated online. All must be completed before the next class.
Homework: Read Chapter 5

January 17th Requirements
2024-01-17 16:00 - 18:00
This is an optional attended class. Just be sure to complete the following on this date. Use this time wisely.
Read Chapter 3 – Workshop 3
Use the class time for a study/research/workshop
Homework: Read Chapter 4 – Regulatory System and take the quiz (online)

January 15th Requirements
2024-01-15 16:00 - 18:00
Chapter 3 – Management Considerations.
View the Lecture Videos.
Take the Chapter 3 Quiz online
Start researching assignments under UAS and Ethics.
Upload your papers before the next class on Wednesday (January 17th).

January 10th Requirements
2024-01-10 16:00 - 18:00
Managing an Effective Program
Confirm everyone has read the Chapter
Have everyone get online and take the quiz (unless they already have).
Workshop #2
Have each student read “Decision Making “ under the materials tab. Be sure to have them complete the interactive quiz and videos during their reading.
In the end, obtain a copy of the “Decision Making” document and take the 10-minute quiz (online) – an open book.
Homework: Read Chapter 3 “Management Considerations”.

January 8th Class Requirements
2024-01-08 16:00 - 18:00
Introduction. Each person introduces themselves and give a little information about them.
Hand out the Textbook (or confirm everyone has one).
Confirm everyone has reviewed (viewed) the content in Chapter 1 (the “welcome” videos)
We will show the Presentation “What is a Case Study” – Workshop #1. You will be given handouts (also located in the Materials tab).
Requires in-class participation.
Homework:

Read Chapter 2 – Managing an effective program
Wait until the next class to take the 10-minute quiz.
