Drone Pilot Skill Builder
Go Beyond Test Prep. Build Your Confidence. Grow Your Skills.
Self-Paced Online Course
Simple, Structured learning
Real World Application
Build Skills + Confidence
Our Guarantee
30 Days Money Back
Structured Online Training & Real World Assignments
- Where you can fly legally
- How to do airspace research + plan flights like a pro
- Flight exercises that hone your drone piloting skills
- Techniques to capture breathtaking drone footage
- Intelligent flight modes to get the most out of your drone
- Troubleshooting & emergency procedures for any situation
- And more!
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- 16 engaging video lectures with key takeaways
- Action items with concrete steps so you put into practice what you learn
- Resource links to websites, products and software for further learning and discovery
Who This Course is For
- New drone pilots looking to build confidence and skills
- Experienced drone pilots looking to refresh knowledge
- Part 107 certificate holders with little flight experience
- Drone enthusiasts who want easy instruction in one place
- People who want to fly responsibly
FULL CURRICULUM
How This Course Works
How to Contact Us
2 — FAA Drone Rules & Registration
Overview of FAA Drone Rules
Drone Registration Walkthrough
3 — Drone Flight Training
Your Guide to Drone Hardware & Flight Controls
Mastering the Basic Flight Maneuvers
Cinematic Maneuvers & Settings to Level Up Your Drone Shots
How Return to Home (RTH) Works
Using Intelligent Flight Modes
Risk Management (AKA Planning for What Can Go Wrong)
A Few Days Before Your Flight
The Night Before (or Morning of) Your Flight
Your Pre-Flight Checklist
5 — How to Apply for FAA Airspace Authorization
Do I Need Airspace Authorization?
How to Get Airspace Authorization (Using LAANC)
How to Get Airspace Authorization (Using FAA Drone Zone)
6 — A Heading for Success
Overview of a Successful Drone Flight
Accessories to Optimize Your Drone Flying Experience
YOUR INSTRUCTOR
This course is taught by UAV Coach founder Alan Perlman. Alan started UAV Coach in 2014 with a focus on drone education and safety. For 3 years, he taught hands-on drone flight training classes while growing our program to 30 flight instructors nationwide. Alan is also the lead course instructor for Drone Pilot Ground School, our industry-leading Part 107 exam prep course that has trained 50,000+ people to pass the FAA knowledge test to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. Alan has a BA from Washington University in St. Louis. In his free time, he plays with his kids and dog and is always planning his next outdoor adventure.
HEAR FROM OUR AMAZING CUSTOMERS
Easy to go through the videos. Lots of helpful little tips on how to be a better drone pilot. Highly recommend the course.
North Carolina
July 2023
Learned a lot.
California
July 2023
This course is a perfect add on to the Part 107 Prep course offered by Drone Pilot Ground School. I have learned a lot and will be a better pilot as a result. Thanks!!!
North Carolina
July 2023
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ABOUT THE COURSE
To get the most out of this course, you need to have access to a drone with a camera. We recommend you start out with a lower priced model as you build your skills. If you want recommendations for what drone to buy, click Shop Drones at the top of this page.
The course is self-paced, so you can start it anytime and take as long as you need to complete it.
You will have lifetime access.
The course is 100% online. As soon as you sign up, you will be able to see the entire course. You can access the lessons anytime, anywhere – on your desktop, tablet or phone.
PAYING FOR THE COURSE
Contact us at 888-626-9052 or [email protected], and we’ll send an invoice to you and/or the appropriate person in your organization. We accept payments by credit card, ACH, PayPal and check.
We’re happy to accept POs and can complete any vendor paperwork necessary.
If your organization is tax-exempt, please email a copy of your state-issued tax-exempt form to [email protected], including the number of people you wish to enroll.
Send a quick email, including a copy of your purchase receipt and your state sales tax exemption certificate, to [email protected]. A sales tax refund will be issued within 7 days.
CUSTOMER SUPPORT
We’re here to help! For technical support as well as questions about the course content, email us at [email protected]. You can also leave us a voice message by pressing the “Ask a Question by Voicemail” button inside the course.
We want to hear from you. Email us at [email protected] and give us your feedback. If we can’t make it right, you can rely on our 30 Day Money Back Guarantee.
Questions about signing up? Email [email protected] or call us at 888-626-9052.
