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A useful drone program should separate regulatory test preparation from hands-on flight, mission planning, and industry-specific skills. Search by school, airport, or city, or switch to the map to understand where each school is located.
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Drone-UAV Pilot Training Schools in California
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| School | Airport | Location | School details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angwin Airport-Parrett Field (K2O3) - Angwin | Angwin, California | ||
| John Wayne Orange County International Airport (SNA) - Santa Ana | Costa Mesa, California | ||
| Not listed | Cypress, California | ||
| Whiteman Airport (WHP) - Pacoima | Glendale, California | ||
| Ramona Airport (KRNM) - Ramona | Ramona, California | ||
| Riverside Municipal Airport (RAL) - Riverside | Riverside, California | ||
| Not listed | Sacramento, California | ||
| Not listed | San Diego, California | ||
| Not listed | San Marcos, California | ||
| Santa Monica Municipal Airport (SMO) - Santa Monica | Santa Monica, California |
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