When we ask someone at the beginning of a lesson “how much drone flying have you done” we are always delighted when the answer is “none”. Perfect - you cannot have got into any bad habits. We’ve been helping clients start their drone adventures right for six years, and in that time have taught more than 10,000 the nuts and bolts of how to fly a drone safely, effectively, and legally.
At the core of this lesson is our Unique 4 : 3 : 3 Blueprint for building good drone flying habits, that will improve your drone flying for years to come.
We’ll make sure you are completely familiar with your drone, your transmitter, and the DJI Go 4 or DJI Fly (depending on your drone) App.
We’ll explain in clear, common-sense language, what the Drone Regulations mean in terms of where you can fly and what you can film, with advice on how the rules apply to the specific type and weight of drone that you fly.
At a Glance
Your tutor: One of our expert, fully qualified, and fully insured Drone Pilots. See Pilots page for our Pilots resumes. Seriously, these people are all absolutely at the top of their game
Numbers: Feel free to bring two friends, family or colleagues, completely free of charge
Base Camp: Any one of our [14] flying locations around the UK
Skill level: For everyone just starting out on their drone adventure
Timing: Available on six days each month in all of our flying locations
Exertion: Light
Weather: In the event the forecast is bad, we will contact you to arrange another suitable date for your lesson, or send you a full refund. The good news is, across 1,000s of lessons delivered over six years, fewer than 10% of lessons need to be rearranged because of the weather. The weather in the UK is not that bad!
This lesson is ideal if you want to make a fast start on your drone journey, and would prefer the full attention of one of our Expert Drone Pilots, at a time and location that suits you.
Before the lesson, we’ll send you comprehensive details about how to apply and obtain your Operator ID and Flyer ID.
During the lesson we’ll show you:
- The path to conscious competence
- The pitfalls to avoid, including not trying to fly the way you drive
- Around your drone, explaining where the Micro SD card should be inserted, and how to attach and detach the propellers.
- The same with the transmitter, and the DJI Go 4 app / DJI Fly app (depending which drone model you have).
- Then, using our unique 4 : 3 : 3 methodology, we’ll explain in detail the good habits to get into when you are flying, and the bad habits to avoid. So that every time you fly, you practice with a purpose, and become a better drone pilot
- Finally, we’ll cut through the complexity of the new drone regulations, to provide you with clear information about where you can fly, and where you can’t, and what you can film, and what you can’t, with advice tailored to your specific type and weight of drone
After your lesson, we’ll send you a copy of the slideshow we use during the lesson to guide you through how to fly safely and legally, as well as comprehensive notes about what to think about next time you are out with your drone. In order to build on what we have taught you by practising with a purpose.