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A chance to win a $200 online test prep course – just for Drone Girl readers

The team at DARTdrones is hosting a raffle for their online Part 107 test prep course (a $200 value!), exclusively for Drone Girl readers.

The contest is underway, and readers must enter by May 14, 2024, for a chance to win. Use this link to enter and win a free online Part 107 test prep course.

For anyone preparing to take the Federal Aviation Administration’s Aeronautical Knowledge Test, this raffle offers a chance to prepare for free with a respected program. After all, the DARTdrones course is included in Drone Girl’s list of the best online Part 107 test prep courses.

On May 15, 2024, DARTdrones will announce a winner. And here’s the best part: One of Drone Girl’s readers is guaranteed to win if you use this link to enter.

A closer look at DARTdrones courses

The DARTdrones Part 107 course is a self-paced online class with 8 interactive hours of class material, unlimited practice tests, and a monthly review webinar. There’s a 99% pass rate for those who use the DARTdrones course, along with a money-back guarantee.

Additionally, DARTdrones offers live virtual courses starting at $375. These courses occur on select days (typically weekends) and span about four hours each day.

Also, you may recognize the name DARTdrones from the company’s CEO, Abby Speicher, appearing on Shark Tank. There, Mark Cuban invested $300,000 in exchange for 10% of her company.

DARTdrones offers a range of other courses besides its photo course, some of which are in-person or held live online. It also provides workshops tailored to specific industries such as mapping and modeling, disaster response, and inspections. Moreover, its Aerial Photography and Videography Online Course is currently rated as the top overall online drone photo course.

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Anduril and General Atomics to Develop New Collaborative Combat Aircraft for Air Force

The U.S. Air Force has picked Anduril and General Atomics to continue developing their autonomous Collaborative Combat Aircraft concepts over designs offered by Boeing, Lockheed Martin, and Northrop Grumman, the service announced on April 24. In a non-traditional move, the companies that were not picked will still be able to compete to produce the resulting […]

Canadian Mounties Uncover Plot to Sell Drones to Libya

The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says it has uncovered a plot by two men in Montreal to sell Chinese drones and military equipment to Libya illegally. The crimes were allegedly committed by the two people while working for the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), a specialized United Nations agency with headquarters in Montreal. “They […]

GA-ASI Selected to Build XQ-67A CCA for US Air Force

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) has been selected to build production representative flight test articles of the Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) for the U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center’s (AFLCMC) Advanced Aircraft Division. This option contract award by the Advanced Aircraft Division exercises the critical design, build, and flight test on the existing CCA […]

AeroVironment Unveils New AI Capability and Autonomy Kit for UAS

AeroVironment (AV) has introduced its Autonomy Retrofit Kit (ARK) and AVACORE software demonstrating the company’s commitment to advancing autonomy and machine learning capabilities to increase effectiveness of autonomous systems and reduce operator burdens. ARK and AVACORE bring AV’s accelerated autonomy to fielded assets such as Puma 3 AE and Puma LE, in addition to future […]

Clearing Snow with a Drone

Clearing snow off overhead power lines can be time-consuming and difficult. That’s when you bring in a drone like the FlyCart 30. Add a dangling non-conductive stick and you have a snow-clearing system. Source: Interesting Engineering/YouTube  

B-1 Lancer – The Most Powerful Bomber Ever Built

The B-1 Lancer is not just any bomber. It is the most powerful bomber ever built. Featuring four rocket ship-like afterburner engines and supersonic speeds, get ready to learn about this remarkable aircraft. The Rockwell B-1 Lancer is a supersonic variable-sweep wing, heavy bomber used by the United States Air Force. It has been nicknamed […]