Introduction to Drones with Philip Hurst

An introduction to using drones for digital imaging. This course is designed to give the student the ability to photograph both stills and videos from drones. Emphasis is placed on safety, equipment selection, flying, and becoming licensed to use drones for commercial purposes. Provides a starting point to using drones in multiple disciplines and careers.

• Intro to basics of drone flight
• Current state of the drone industry
• Current applications
• Drone safety (107)
• Drone operation understanding the controls and ap
• Intro to FAA Part 107 and recreational laws
• Drones in photography (basic)
• Drones in cinematography (basic)

What you’ll learn:

Ability to:

1. Safely operate common Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) (drones).
2. Capture still and video images from a UAS.
3. Prepare to take the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) UAS commercial pilot license exam.
4. Understand the varied uses of unmanned vehicles in multiple disciplines and careers.