Certify Your Business
Achieving Trusted Operator Service Provider Certification signals to clients, regulators, and insurers that your team meets the highest standards of safety, reliability, and professionalism.
Certified service providers gain a competitive edge, enhancing credibility, streamlining insurance approvals, and inspiring trust among partners and customers. Whether you offer turnkey UAS solutions, provide remote pilots on-demand, or manage in-house enterprise operations, certification demonstrates a clear commitment to industry best practices.
Organizations across commercial, civil, academic, research, and government sectors are eligible. Elevate your operations, reduce risk, and stand out in a crowded market, get certified with Trusted Operator.
To request certification and/or accreditation for your organization, please complete the prescreening submission below.
Be the Trainer
Top-tier Remote Pilot Training Schools and collegiate UAS programs have the opportunity to join AUVSI’s exclusive network of Trusted Operator Training Providers, setting the benchmark for excellence in remote pilot instruction and certification.
As an accredited provider, you’ll be authorized to train and evaluate students against rigorous Trusted Operator protocols, helping remote pilots who already understand Part 107 take the next step toward earning their Trusted Operator Certification.
Organizational Assessment Costs
The following costs are associated with an organization’s official assessment against the Protocol Certification Manual, which is conducted by a third-party audit company. Fees are based on the estimated hours for completion for an organization who utilizes the implementation guide provided in the application process.
Training Provider Compliance has a higher assessment cost, but includes the corresponding level of Service Provider Certification. Note: Training Providers must be Trusted Operator Level 2 or 3 accredited. There is no Trusted Operator Level 1 accreditation.
Assessment overages attributed to the organization being assessed will be billed hourly by the Audit Company.
Training Provider Certification
| Level | Membership Status | Application Fee | License Fee | Accreditation Fee | Audit Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Member | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Non-Member | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $12,500 | |
| Level 2 | Member | $2,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $14,000 |
| Non-Member | $2,500 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $17,500 | |
| Level 3 | Member | $2,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $18,000 |
| Non-Member | $2,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $9,000 | $21,500 |
Service Provider Certification
| Level | Membership Status | Application Fee | License Fee | Accreditation Fee | Audit Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Level 1 | Member | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 | $4,000 | $10,000 |
| Non-Member | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 | $5,000 | $12,500 | |
| Level 2 | Member | $2,000 | $3,000 | $3,000 | $6,000 | $14,000 |
| Non-Member | $2,500 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $7,000 | $17,500 | |
| Level 3 | Member | $2,000 | $4,000 | $4,000 | $8,000 | $18,000 |
| Non-Member | $2,500 | $5,000 | $5,000 | $9,000 | $21,500 |
*AUVSI Organizational Member status will be verified and must be in good standing throughout the duration of the certification process.
Fee Definitions
Application Fee
A non-refundable fee that covers the implementation guide, program manual, and pre-audit review. This fee is required at the time of onboarding. An organization is not eligible for assessment until the fee is paid in full.
License Fee
To initiate the assessment process, a non-refundable deposit of 50% of the license fee must be paid. The remaining balance is due upon successful completion of the audit.
Note: If an organization is found non-compliant with the PCM requirements and no resolution is possible, the application fee and 50% deposit are forfeited.
Accreditation Fee
The Accreditation Fee is based on the level of certification taught and evaluated by the Training Provider. This fee is invoiced upon successful audit completion along with the remaining license fee.
