Forge and Flight Academy
Professional training for Department of War units, government agencies, and research institutions. We develop operators who can build, sustain, and employ unmanned systems in real operational environments — not just earn certificates that expire.
What Makes Us Different
Three structural advantages no standalone training organization can offer.
Integrated Enterprise
The only training organization connected to an enterprise that designs and manufactures UAS platforms, produces NDAA-compliant avionics, and operates dedicated test ranges. Train on systems drawn from real production and validation operations — not generic consumer hardware.
Operator Self-Sufficiency
Training emphasizes field sustainment and organic repair capability. Reduce contractor dependency. Enable rapid recovery after platform attrition. Maintain operational readiness with degraded supply chains and minimal external support.
Five-Pillar Framework
Comprehensive training methodology spanning unmanned systems, RF/spectrum, field fabrication, autonomy/AI, and capability assessment. Integrated competency development — not a disconnected list of single-skill courses.
Explore the FrameworkFuture-Ready Curriculum
Built on Ukrainian operational lessons learned and current SOCOM requirements. AI integration, spectrum warfare, and autonomous systems from day one — not legacy approaches.
Veteran-Led Instruction
All instructors are FAA-certified remote pilots with real operational experience. Regulatory knowledge and tactical expertise — not academic theory delivered without operational context.
NDAA Compliance
All training platforms use American-made avionics manufactured within the Holdings enterprise, fully compliant with NDAA Section 848. No Chinese-manufactured components in any platform used during training.
Who We Serve
Purpose-built programs for organizations that need operational capability — not compliance paperwork.
Department of War Units
Custom tactical courses, instructor development, and SOCOM-aligned curriculum. Fort Bragg adjacent. DoD procurement accepted — CAGE and UEI active on SAM.gov.
DoD Training ProgramsUniversities & Research Institutions
Faculty and graduate student training for academic research programs, lab integration, and custom curriculum development. Academic pricing tier available.
University ProgramsGovernment Agencies
FAA Part 107 preparation and platform operations for federal, state, and local agencies. Simplified acquisition available for qualifying contract values.
Request InformationContractors & Commercial Operators
Professional training for defense contractors, surveying, inspection, and commercial applications. Field sustainment focus for teams that cannot afford downtime.
Contractor ProgramsForge & Flight Holdings, Inc.
The Academy is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Forge & Flight Holdings — an integrated unmanned systems company. You train on platforms from the same enterprise that designs them, manufactures their avionics, and validates them on a dedicated test range.
Visit Holdings WebsiteReady for Professional Training?
Tell us about your unit or organization. We will match you to the right courses, build a custom program, or start with an assessment to baseline your current capability.