Training Program
UAV Training for Disabled Veterans & First Responders
Restoring Purpose Through Precision.
At Noble Front Foundation, we believe that mission doesn’t end when the uniform comes off. For many disabled veterans and first responders, the transition to civilian life can leave a void — a loss of identity, purpose, and the camaraderie that once defined them.
Our UAV (drone) training program offers a new mission: one that saves farms, protects food security, and strengthens communities — from the air.
📅 Program Launch: 2026
We are currently accepting applications and seeking donations to fully fund this program. The total cost per student is approximately $1,500 per class, not including travel, hotel, and food. Every donation brings us closer to helping our heroes fly again — this time with new tools and purpose.
Program Overview
Phase 1: FAA Part 107 Certification
- 6-week, part-time online course
- Covers airspace rules, regulations, safety procedures, and test prep
- Students receive full exam fee coverage at an FAA-certified testing center
🎖️ Outcome: FAA Part 107 Certified Commercial Drone Pilot
Phase 2: In-Person Flight Training – Foundational Skills
- 3-day in-person instruction with experienced UAV instructors
- Learn drone setup, equipment systems, RC calibration, and logging hours
- Hands-on micro-maneuver flight training with various drone types
🎖️ Outcome: Basic Commercial UAV Pilot Certification & UAV Safety Operations Certificate
Phase 3: Advanced Operations & Tactical Applications
(By invitation only)
- 3-day specialty course for eligible graduates
- Includes mock search and rescue drills, live cadaver dog operations, thermal and heat signature training, and agricultural multispectral mapping
- Students practice cinematography techniques and orthomosaic mapping workflows
🎖️ Outcome: Advanced UAV Pilot Certification & Search and Rescue Operations Certificate
➕ Optional: Mapping & Cinematography Endorsements
Phase 4: Mission-Ready Opportunities
Graduates demonstrating alignment with Noble Front’s mission, ethics, and operational standards may:
- Be invited to join our Approved Contractor List
- Receive startup sponsorship for equipment and field kits
- Participate in paid missions to provide free farm scans to rural producers
- ⚠️ *Sponsored* Contractors may be asked to donate a small percentage of large third-party job revenue back to Noble Front — helping fund future student pilots and expanding national farm coverage.
Current Training Partner
Our first approved training contractor is:
Aerios Operations — Auburn, California
Alpha Aerios brings deep experience in tactical UAV training, including SAR drills, agricultural inspections, and veteran instruction.
You Can Help
- Sponsor a Hero: Every $1,500 gift trains one veteran or first responder.
- Apply Now: If you are a disabled veteran or former first responder seeking a new purpose, applications are open.
- Donate Today: Your gift brings healing, flight, and mission to those who served.
Together, we will build a nationwide force of UAV-trained heroes who protect our farms, assist in crises, and inspire future generations.
“They didn’t stop serving – they just changed altitude.”