SU Ag Center to host Ag Drone Certification Test Prep Training
Baton Rouge, La. – The Southern University Ag Center will host a Drone Part 107 Test Preparation Certification Training from August 31 – September 3, 2026, at the M.A. Edmound Multi-Purpose Building, 14600 Scenic Hwy., Baton Rouge, LA.
The four-day training, which will be held from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily, is designed for farmers, researchers, students, educators, entrepreneurs, and professionals interested in using drones for agriculture, research, business applications, or anyone seeking to become an FAA-certified drone pilot.
Participants will learn the fundamentals of drone operations, FAA Part 107 regulations, airspace classifications, weather effects on drones, safety protocols, and how to prepare for the FAA Part 107 Certification Exam. Participants will also gain hands-on knowledge of how drones can be applied in agriculture, research, and technology-driven industries.
Registration is required. To register visit, https://foundation.sus.edu/su-ag-drone-certification-course/. There is $700 per person registration fee and a 10-person class limit.
For additional information, contact Dr. LaShunda Hodges at lashunda_hodges@suagcenter.com.
