CARC CERTIFICATION
The Official Professional Credential
FOUNDING COHORT ANNOUNCEMENT
Founding Cohort: CARC Certification Pilot Program
ARC is selecting the first Founding Cohort of CARC candidates.
This elite group will:
- Participate in pilot training
- Gain early access to ARC-approved curriculum
- Help establish the foundational standards of the profession
- Become the first certified practitioners in the country
Because this profession requires specialized understanding of land-based and regulatory systems, preference will be given to applicants with experience in:
- Mineral rights
- Landman work
- Surveying
- Right-of-way acquisition
- Aviation
- Regulatory compliance
- GIS or mapping
Applications are reviewed by ARC leadership. Spaces are limited.
Certified Airspace Rights Consultant (C-ARC)
The CARC designation is the official professional credential administered by ARC. CARCs are trained, examined, and certified to support homeowners through the complexities of:
UAS commercial operations
- Drone delivery routes
- AAM corridor expansion
Airspace regulatory boundaries
- Property-owner impact considerations
CARCs do not act as legal substitutes or regulatory authorities. They operate as ethical, informed advocates within established legal and aviation frameworks.
CARC Certification Represents:
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Verified training
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Demonstrated competency
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Ethical compliance
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Ongoing education
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Accountability to ARC governance
Who Becomes a CARC?
Professionals with backgrounds in:
Mineral rights
Land and title research
Surveying and right-of-way
Real estate due diligence
Aviation (FAA/DoD/ATC)
Community impact analysis
Environmental studies
Property rights consulting
ARC Code of Ethics
ARC practitioners must uphold:
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Partnership with aviation regulators
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Commitment to homeowner interests
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Accuracy in representation of airspace rights
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Integrity in all professional conduct
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Respect for public safety and national security
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Independence from commercial UAS operators
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Transparency and informed consent
CARCs are held to a strict ethical standard, and violations may result in suspension or revocation of certification.
CERTIFICATION REGISTRY
Verify a CARC Credential
The ARC Certification Registry is the official source for verifying active Certified Airspace Rights Consultants.
Search by:
Full name
Credential ID
Region
This registry ensures transparency, accountability, and homeowner protection.
Only individuals with active certification may represent themselves as CARCs or display ARC credentials.