Drone Training

The IAA Drone Academy is a 3 Day course with the final day used for flying and FAA testing.

Ground School Academy Fees	Pricing
Class Cost (Per Person)	$1,175

Classes are twice per month starting on Mondays. 3 people per class minimum with a maximum of 6.

Day 1

Regulations Applicable to Small UAS

UAS Loading, Performance and Aerodynamics

Maintenance and Preflight Procedures

Day 2

Airspace

Airport Operations (Traffic Pattern & Radios)

Day 3

Crew Resource Management and Aeronautical Decision Making

Aviation Weather

FAA Drone Test

Drone Flight

The students will be provided with the knowledge to pass the FAA Part 107 Drone Written Exam

Be able to register a drone
Obtain a Drone Pilot Certificate through IACRA
Learn to safely fly a drone in a manner that will not cause hazard to the pilot, persons or property

Private Training

Work one on one with an instructor gaining knowledge and help on the fundamentals of drone piloting.

$94.50/hour

Drone Program

Objective:

Instruct individuals on how to safely and effectively operate a drone in accordance to FAA guidance.

Key Topics:

FAA Rules and Regulations
UAS Ground School
Aerial Photography and Videography
Implementation of UAS Into Your Organization
Intelligent Navigations Features and Autonomous Flight
Situation Based Best Practices and Emergency Procedures

Who we have served in the past:

Local fire departments
Local Law enforcement agencies
Real Estate Agencies

How:

We will introduce the fundamentals of drone flying using methods that include lectures, labs, videos, and actual flight lessons. Students will be evaluated through the entire process in order to assure success. Lessons can be tailored over the course of two weekends, or over any four days during the week. We also offer individualized training with one with one of our accredited instructors. All of our courses are customized precisely to your organization’s needs.

Qualified Instructors:

IAA is an FAA certified 141 school. The drone program designed by a Former Airline Captain, ATP, and 2015 Great Lakes Regional Flight Instructor of the Year! The classes with be taught and assisted by current CFI’s that are also certified drone pilots, assuring the BEST instruction possible. Our instructors have been flying drones commercially, specializing in Real Estate and YouTube videos.

Typical Flight Duration:

16 hours of dual instruction on the ground. + 1 hours of flight instruction. = 17 hours total of instruction. *Program can be adapted based on student’s experiences and knowledge