Tuesdays • Begins October 6 Train to fly drones with a hands‑on, instructor‑guided flight course. You’ll learn to operate a quadcopter safely and legally, complete essential pre‑flight procedures, and build confidence in both manual controls and intelligent flight modes.

The class will initially meet each night at 13400 Woodside Lane in Newport News.  We will have a short lesson here, pre-flight check the drones and then will head to fly at a different location each week.

Topics Covered

• Regulations & Compliance — TRUST Certification, Part 107 flight rules, drone registration, Remote ID requirements, and how to request LAANC authorizations or airspace waivers.
• Safety & Risk Management — Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations, Return‑to‑Home functions, situational awareness, and practical risk assessment.
• Pre‑Flight Procedures — Step‑by‑step checklists for aircraft, batteries, weather conditions, airspace review, and waiver verification.
• Manual Flight Skills — Hands‑on control of a quadcopter including takeoff, landing, maneuvering, and precision flight techniques.
• Intelligent Flight Modes — How to use automated and assisted flight features to enhance safety and mission efficiency.