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Highly Flexible and Proven Training Programs

Our expert instructors care about providing the best and most up-to-date training. Our courses are designed to keep pilots safe, informed, and equipped to conduct aerial missions. We offer courses for people of every skill level. For new pilots, we offer both in-person and online courses that lay the proper foundation for further advanced training.

  • Government Custom Drone Training Introductory Flight Training

    Many agencies are starting from scratch to develop an internal drone team. We are the experts at getting new drone pilots started and launched with using drones safely and effectively. Our training can be tailored to pilots of any experience level.

  • Government Custom Drone Training FAA Certification Training

    For any non-recreational drone flight, the FAA requires drone pilots to obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate. This certificate can be obtained by passing an FAA Airman Knowledge Exam. We offer in-person training for pilots to prepare for this exam as well as a comprehensive online course.

  • Government Custom Drone Training Mission Specific Training

    Get your drone pilots up to speed on the exact processes necessary to complete your agency’s specific missions. Learn how wind, weather, decision-making, and emergency procedures should be considered for each aerial mission.

Benefits of the Programs

We are here to help. We can adapt our programs to perfectly match your team’s needs.

  • On-Site Training

    Our instructors will come to your location to train your team. Save time, money, and the hassle of having your team travel to a training facility.

  • Custom Program

    Giving your team exactly what they need is our priority. Tell us what is important to you and we will customize our training to your specific needs.

  • Expert Instructors

    Our national team of instructors have a diverse background in aviation, drones, and program development. We will handpick the perfect instructors for your program.

  • National Footprint

    Looking for a standardized way to train a national team? Our training is designed to provide consistency to even the largest drone programs.

We collaborate with your agency to develop complete custom on-site programs

Preview some of our programs for government agencies

You can customize any and all of these programs to fit your exact needs.

On-Site Government Training Programs

  • Infrastructure Inspections
  • Disaster Relief
  • Environmental Conservation
  • Public Engagement
  • Search and Rescue
  • Accident Investigation
  • Mapping and Modeling
  • Wildlife Monitoring
  • Thermal Imaging
  • Infrastructure Inspections

Preview of our standard introduction to inspections program

Day 1
Introduction to Drones

  • FAA Regulations
  • Airspace Considerations
  • Drone Components & Functions
  • Basic Aerodynamics
  • Understanding the DJI Go App

  • Flight Session 1

    Introduction to Flying
  • Performing a Site Evaluation
  • Weather Considerations
  • Go/No Decision Making
  • Aircraft Preflight & Checklists
  • Basic Maintenance Procedures

  • Flight Session 2

    Checklists / Basic Airwork

Day 2
Manual Inspection

  • Advanced Settings
  • Return to Home Feature
  • Managing Drone Emergencies
  • Crew Coordination
  • Visual Observer Utilization

  • Flight Session 3

    Adv. Modes/Emergency Procedures
  • Aerial Inspection Fundamentals
  • Camera Settings
  • Use of Filters
  • Manual Inspection Profiles
  • Intelligent Navigation Features

  • Flight Session 4

    Manual Inspection Profiles

Day 3
Autonomous Inspection/Thermal

  • Creating Waypoint Missions
  • Basic Waypoint Flying
  • Basic Mapping Techniques
  • Intro to DroneDeploy
  • Intro to DJI Ground Station Pro

  • Flight Session 5

    Autonomous Inspection Profiles
  • Thermal Imaging Fundamentals
  • Thermal Payload Utilization
  • Thermal Modes and Settings
  • Interpreting Thermal Signatures
  • Inspection Best Practices

  • Flight Session 6

    Thermal Imaging Inspection

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Our Expert Team

Our Flight Instructors are all manned aircraft pilots with a passion for drones. Our instructors have extensive experience not only in training on drones, but also conducting real world aerial missions.

Amelia Owre DARTdrones

Amelia Owre

Fire Scout UAS Curriculum Developer Navy Helicopter Pilot

A former Navy helicopter pilot, Amelia flew the SH-60F, HH-60H & MH-60S before transitioning to unmanned systems. She spent 5 years developing curriculum & training for the Navy’s MQ-8 Fire Scout UAS, & continues to instruct UAS operators as a current Naval reservist. Amelia is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy & holds a Commercial Pilot Certificate.

Keith Phillips

Keith Phillips

Blackhawk Helicopter Crew Chief CFII

Keith Phillips holds an FAA CFII certificate in helicopters and is currently pursuing fixed-wing ratings as well. He began his career in the military as a UH-60L Blackhawk Helicopter Mechanic and Crew Chief. He then moved on to piloting and later instructing in the CH-47 Chinook before moving to the Georgia Army National Guard where he serves as Pilot-In-Command and Instructor Pilot in UH-60L Blackhawks.

Why Train with DARTdrones?

  • 45

    Flight Instructors

  • 40+

    Cities Nationwide

  • 11,000+

    UAS Instruction Hours

  • 10,500+

    Pilots Trained!

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