Standard Test Methods for Platform Evaluation and Pilot Proficiency

Discover how NIST’s standard test methods help pilots and organizations raise the bar on safety, proficiency, and mission success. These proven methods provide a consistent, reproducible way to train and measure remote pilot skills — enabling organizations to set and meet their own minimum proficiency standards, reduce risk to people and aircraft, and ensure mission reliability. At the Indoor Airspace, experts from NIST will discuss the benefits of pilot credentialing and how these test methods can be used to evaluate both pilot performance and drone capabilities across a variety of mission types. You’ll also have the chance to see the course in action and even try it out yourself in the drone cage — a fun, hands-on opportunity to test your skills and experience the challenge. (Please note: onsite participation is for demonstration purposes only and does not result in official credentialing.) Note: Spots for hands-on participation are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis.