Drone Operations Class
Jun
21
9:00 AM09:00

Drone Operations Class

  • Lorain County Community College - Wellington Center (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

This 6-hour class is geared toward anyone who is interested in learning how to operate drones and consists of 2 parts: in-class and outdoor instruction.

The in-class portion will cover:

·       Basic principles of flying - Pitch and Roll, Thrust and Yaw

·       Drone Maintenance (batteries, storage, etc.)

·       Drone Calibrations

·       Flight App Settings

·       Camera Settings (Photo/Video)

·       Using Third-Party Apps

·       Creating Automated Flight Paths

·       Safety in Operations: Pre and Post Flight Checklists, etc.

·       Intelligent Flight Modes

The outdoor portion will cover:

·       Pre-flight inspections, drone calibrations

·       App settings and Battery monitoring techniques

·       Take-offs and landings (manual and auto modes)

·       Basic flight maneuvers (various patterns)

·       Advanced flight maneuvers

·       Using Intelligent flight modes

·       Using Pre-planned Flights to Conduct a Mission

·       Emergency maneuvers (return to home function, power-down while in flight, etc.)

Next class date: Tuesday, June 21

Format: 6-hour class (9 am - 4 pm with 1-hour lunch) at Wellington Campus of Lorain County Community College

Cost: $225

Note: anyone who took either Introduction to Drones or Part 107 License Prep Course will receive $25 credit toward this course.

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FAA Part 107 Drone License Prep Class
Jun
4
to Jun 5

FAA Part 107 Drone License Prep Class

  • Lorain County Community College - Wellington Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), have many applications in the following business sectors: agriculture, architecture and construction, conservation, delivery, emergency services, engineering, environmental monitoring, homeland security, media, training and wireless internet access. This 2-day prep course will prepare all participants to sit for the FAA Part 107 Certification exam. Cost of exam is not included in course fee.

Overview of Topics:

  • Principles of Flight

  • Weather

    • Reading Aviation Weather Reports and Weather Sources

  • Airspace Classification

  • Reading Aviation Maps

  • Airport Operations

    • Traffic patterns, signs and markings, and radio communications

  • Weight and Balance

  • Pre-flight procedures

  • UAS Operations, Specifications, Limitations, Maintenance, and Reporting

  • Operational Waivers and Airspace Authorizations

  • Human Factors and Decision-Making

  • FAA Part 107 Pilot Certification and Registration Requirements

  • Drone Regulation Changes and Practice Exams

  • Third-Party Software/Apps

  • DJI Software Set-up and Navigation

  • *Drone Hands-On Experience: set-up, calibration, flight controls, and practical flying skills

  • Access to Covered Materials and Additional Resources

*Outdoor hands-on drone flying will be weather permitting

Cost: $499

Note: If you take this class you will receive $25 credit toward Drone Operations or Drone Flight Training sessions

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Introduction to Drones
May
4
6:00 PM18:00

Introduction to Drones

  • Lorain County Community College - Wellington Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Did you recently purchase a drone but don’t know how to get started with it? Got it as a gift? Considering a career connected with drone technology or simply would like to learn more about drones?

This Introduction to Drones 3-hour class, taught by an expert airline and drone pilot who is a drone services business owner, Jason Damman, will give you all the information you need to start flying drones in a safe and legal manner. The class will also provide an overview of drone career paths and what you need to do to get started.

Cost: $99

Note: If you take this class $99 credit will be applied toward Part 107 Drone License Prep Class and $25 credit toward Drone Operations or Drone Training Sessions

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Drones for Christmas
Dec
4
2:00 PM14:00

Drones for Christmas

Are you interested in drones? Giving a drone as a gift this year, or maybe buying one for yourself?

Join V1DroneMedia’s Chief Drone Pilot Jason Damman at Drones for Christmas event on Saturday, December 4th at Great Northern Mall. Jason will be one of the Cleveland-based drone pilots giving presentations about different types of drones, how to choose your first drone, how and where to fly, and how to get things fixed when you crash. Meet and chat with people from the Northern Ohio drone professional groups, and get started with the drones in a safe and legal manner.

Presented by North Coast Drone Alliance and AUVSI.

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FAA Part 107 Drone License Prep Class
Oct
22
to Oct 24

FAA Part 107 Drone License Prep Class

  • Lorain County Community College Main Campus (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Drones, or Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS), have many applications in the following business sectors; agriculture, architecture and construction, conservation, delivery, emergency services, engineering, insurance, environmental monitoring, homeland security and media. This 3-day prep course will prepare all participants to sit for the FAA Part 107 Certification exam. Cost of exam is not included in course fee.

Overview of Topics:

  • Principles of Flight

  • Weather

    • Reading Aviation Weather Reports and Weather Sources

  • Airspace Classification

  • Reading Aviation Maps

  • Airport Operations

    • Traffic patterns, signs and markings, and radio communications

  • Weight and Balance

  • Pre-flight procedures

  • UAS Operations, Specifications, Limitations, Maintenance, and Reporting

  • Operational Waivers and Airspace Authorizations

  • Human Factors and Decision-Making

  • FAA Part 107 Pilot Certification and Registration Requirements

  • Drone Regulation Changes and Practice Exams

  • Third-Party Software/Apps

  • DJI Software Set-up and Navigation

  • *Drone Hands-On Experience: set-up, calibration, flight controls, and practical flying skills

  • Access to Covered Materials and Additional Resources

Format: 3-day class (9-5), with outdoor hands-on drone flying weather permitting. 

Cost: $599

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Drone Information Session  - Free Webinar
Aug
31
6:00 PM18:00

Drone Information Session - Free Webinar

Did you know that the drone industry is projected to grow faster than the IT industry and reach $63.6B in drone services alone? While you may think of drones as tools for aerial video and photography, they can also collect visual data that can be analyzed for decision making in many industries, improving efficiencies of their operations. Today, the use of drones is a hot trend in Construction, Surveying, Mapping, Engineering, Real Estate, Agriculture, and other industries.

This Drone Information session for businesses, presented by an expert airline and drone pilot who is also a drone services business owner, Jason Damman, will give you an overview of the drone industry and drone solutions for a variety of industries. The presentation will also provide guidance on how you can get started with drones for your business.

Topics

Drone Industry Growth, Drone Laws, FAA Part 107 License, Drone Applications In:

  • Photography and Videography

  • AEC (architecture, engineering, construction)

  • Surveying and Mapping

  • Asset management (3D modeling and inspections)

  • Emergency Response

  • Agriculture and Forestry

  • Data management solutions (photogrammetry, 3D modeling

Cost: Free

Location: Virtual Webinar

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