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Drone Flight School
The first rule of flight school – is don’t talk about flight school. Ha, just kidding, we hope you love flight school and tell everyone about it.
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Who is this course for?
Ideal for novice commercial and recreational pilots seeking to enhance skills and build confidence.
Enhance your public safety drone program with Drone Flight School—an ideal add-on, conveniently documented without the need for additional creation efforts.
Train the remote pilots in your business without adding to your workload.
Make education interesting by integrating Drone Flight School in STEM classes.
Kickstart your remote pilot career
Stand out from the crowd with prospective employers and clients.
Learn from a full-time remote pilot that actually uses this stuff everyday.
While not a requirement, a lot of employers and clients prefer at least 50 flight hours.
Lifetime access to the course and materials means you never lose what you've paid for.
Training that can be completed on your schedule and at your pace.
You'll get over four hours of video lessons that are broken down into easy to watch short videos. The course is much more than video only... you'll get projects to test your learning and comprehension - and practice routines to help you get a pathway to 50 documented flight hours.
Atomic UAS goes beyond the typical, watch the instructor talk at the screen video lesson format. Sure, we have those also, but we include creative learning methods to help you learn like, 3D airspace models, augmented reality, first person view videos, and more.
Syllabus
Module 1
In Module 1, you'll find out how our training is set up, learn more about the background of the instructor in both teaching and in drones, and get a feel for our learning management system. We'll also cover some administrative tasks, like how the course is structured and how to get help when you need it.
Module 2
Sometimes drones feel like they have their own language and toolbox. Sometimes it's confusing for pilots. That's why we will go over the parts of a drone, how they work, some advanced payloads like LiDAR and thermal, as well as accessories that will make your life easier.
Module 3
*Insert inspirational and/or cliche quote about planning and success here* Seriously though. Planning for a flight (especially if it's a large mission) beforehand makes the flight safer, easier, and more efficient. The problem is that not a lot of drone pilots have been shown an A-Z step-by-step method for their pre-flight planning. In module 3, we'll do just that and include a checklist to makes the days leading up to your flight standardized and successful.
Module 4
You'll take regulations into account on almost everything you do as a remote pilot, including flight planning. Sometimes the regulations seem to make certain missions harder. In module 4, we will look at real-world scenarios like mapping along a crowded highway and taking automated video of a busy shopping center and how you can plan these flights without breaking any regulations.
Module 5
Alight, it's time to get the drone into the air. In module 5, you'll learn about basic flight controls, pre-flight inspections, and last minute checks you need to make including weather, airspace, and Remote ID.
Module 6
The drone has safetly landed and all is well. Let's throw it in the car and call it a day, right? While that is very tempting - in module 6, we'll cover a few quick things so you can efficiently do a post-flight inspection, pack up your gear, and log your flight hours. We will even work together to create a Google Sheets based flight logging that will export each individual mission as a PDF - and can be accessed by a QR code. Just in case you ever need to produce detailed flight records.
Module 7
It's never pleasant to think about how, when, or why things could go wrong, and an emergency occur. But, taking a drone into the National Airspace System is something that can't be taken lightly, and as trainers, we can't take it lightly either. We will prepare you for the most common drone emergencies and how to respond so you'll be ready if you're ever in a similar situation.
Module 8
Last, but certainly not least, we will give you several flight maneuvers to practice with so you can become a master of the sticks. You'll even get a practice schedule that will help you work up to 50 documented flight hours.
Your instructor
BJ Mullinax is a former police officer and law enforcement instructor from South Carolina. With a LE career that spanned 15 years, he first began flying drones for crash-scene mapping in 2017. In 2022, he left law enforcement to become a full-time drone survey pilot. He has logged hundreds of hours of flight time and over 7,000 hours of instructional time.
What students are saying about Atomic UAS
Frequently asked questions
Yes! As part of this course, you have the opportunity to complete an end of course examination, and receive a certificate of completion. In addition to building your flight skills, the certificate will be a nice added bonus that you can list on your pilot resume and shot prospective employers and clients that you’re a serious drone pilot.
Absolutely! Our training program is designed for individuals with varying levels of experience, including beginners. We provide a comprehensive curriculum to ensure that even those new to drone flying can confidently operate drones after completing the program.
Not at all. Our training curriculum is designed so that you can participate, learn, and develop your skills no matter which drone you are flying.
This training is set up to work for YOU. Our online training portal can be accessed 24/7/365 anywhere with an internet connection. You’ll also have lifetime access to the materials, so you never have to worry about losing what you paid for.
Yes, we do. If you have a lot of people to train, we can offer you a bulk discount. This makes a great option for public safety agencies, schools, groups, or businesses.