Set high on a hillside outside the village of Periana, about an hour North of Malaga in Andalucia, our base is a Casa La Negra, a splendid villa with six bedrooms for guests, spacious grounds, a shady terrace, a swimming pool, good wi-fi and beautiful views of the surrounding countryside.
Each morning and afternoon we will visit an outstanding area of natural beauty, in order to fly our drones. All have been carefully selected by our expert local guide Steve Lowery.

This trip is aimed at commercial drone pilots, and those aspiring to become commercial drone pilots.  You can do your GVC with us on this Masterclass, for an extra charge of just £249.  As well as flying in excellent hard-to-find locations every day, there will be daily tool box talks from Alan, explaining how to maximise your income from drone flying, and how to broaden your skill-set to include drone surveying and drone inspection work.

During our previous trips, over the course of a trip we flew a total of more than 100 batteries between us. Planning flights together, acting as observers for each other, learning to use Intelligent Flight Mode, figuring out which camera settings worked best. The learning curve for everyone was a steep and fulfilling one.

DAY 1

Arrive at Malaga airport before 3 pm, for transfer to the villa in our own minibus.  Early evening: first flying opportunity, around the villa.  Dinner on the terrace at the villa.

DAY 2

Morning: Flying skills check-up; flying site safety briefing; flying technique tune-up. Afternoon: flying over a beautiful ruined farmhouse sitting in a saddle between two mountains covered in olive groves.  Drinks and dinner in the neighbouring village of Periana

DAY 3

Morning: Working on flying skills at the villa, including DJI Go app tutorial, how to get your camera settings right for best results, and using Intelligent Flight Mode.  Afternoon: Flying high in the mountains in the nearby National Park, with amazing views in every direction. Drinks and dinner in the neighbouring village of Periana

DAY 4

A trip north to a magnificent, deserted group of three lakes set in the spectacular mountainous countryside. Drinks and a barbecue on the terrace at the Villa

DAY 5

Morning: Filming over a beautiful dry riverbed. Afternoon, flying alongside amazing orange-hued rock faces and over a deep gorge in the nearby National Park. Final Dinner at the best restaurant in the area, “El Charco” overlooking the beautiful Lake Vinuela.

DAY 6

Return to Malaga airport for 11am for return flights to UK