This 6-hour group class is geared toward anyone who is interested in learning how to operate drones and consists of 2 parts: an in-class overview and outdoor drone flight instruction.

The in-class portion will cover:

·       Basic principles of flying - Pitch and Roll, Thrust and Yaw

·       Drone Maintenance (batteries, storage, etc.)

·       Drone Calibrations

·       Flight App Settings

·       Camera Settings (Photo/Video)

·       Using Third-Party Apps

·       Creating Automated Flight Paths

·       Safety in Operations: Pre and Post Flight Checklists, etc.

·       Intelligent Flight Modes

The outdoor portion with guided hands-on experience:

·       Pre-flight inspections, drone calibrations

·       App settings and Battery monitoring techniques

·       Take-offs and landings (manual and auto modes)

·       Basic flight maneuvers (various patterns)

·       Advanced flight maneuvers

·       Using Intelligent flight modes

·       Using Pre-planned Flights to Conduct a Mission

·       Emergency maneuvers (return to home function, power-down while in flight, etc.)

Format: Group (max 5 students) 6-hour class (9 am - 4 pm with 1 hour for lunch)

Cost: $245 per person

Date: October 7, 2023

Location: Cleveland area (exact location TBD)

Drone Equipment: A drone will be provided for the hands-on experience if you don’t have one. Feel free to bring your own drone.