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What is a Drone?

A “drone” or Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) is one of multiple components in an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS). “Drone” according to Webster’s Dictionary is a “pilotless airplane controlled by radio signals”. The term “drone” was adapted during World War II, where UAVs were used as target practice for fighters and anti-aircraft guns. Today the UAV developer and user community does not use the term drone except for vehicles that have limited flexibility for accomplishing advanced missions and fly in an indifferent manner, such as a target drone used for combat training.

Cinematography

A course that takes on-the-ground pilots into the sky and teaches about settings, modes, shot lists, and more.

Aerial Inspections

A two-day course designed to help drone pilots capture the important images and data for aerial inspection operations.

Aerial Mapping

A two-day course teaching drone pilots to utilize, capture, and analyze mapping and modeling software.

Refinery Inspections

Develop the skills needed to fly drones for advanced missions in our 5 Day Aerial Refinery Inspections Workshop.

Search and Rescue

A course taught by our public safety instructors teaching about search patterns, thermal imaging, and flight best practices.

Disaster Response

An online course designed to teach drone pilots how to respond and work with public safety organizations in disaster response efforts.

Close Proximity Flight

Our course will ensure you understand the intricacies of close proximity flight, protecting your hardware investment prior to take off

Operator Program

The Trusted Operator Program is designed to help drone pilots differentiate themselves by proving safety and expertise.