AFTER THIS CLASS YOU’LL BE ABLE TO:

Confidently fly a drone
Understand basic legal requirements
Execute simple to intermediate drone maneuvers
Adjust settings for aerial photography
Simultaneously adjust the drone and the camera
Use drones to capture a variety of still and video perspectives
Edit aerial photography and aerial videography

ABOUT DIRK’S CLASS:

Sure, drone photography looks just like playing a video game, but controlling an unmanned aerial vehicle while simultaneously working a camera takes essential know-how and practiced skills. Take off with confidence and capture aerial photography and videography at angles you never thought possible. In this beginner's class, learn essentials like safe drone flight, essential photography settings, and basic post-processing.

Work with award-winning aerial photographer Dirk Dallas as you learn to control your drone. Whether your drone is collecting dust or you've just opened the box, this class provides the essentials to fall in love with drone photography and videography. From legal restrictions to selecting and operating a drone and accessories, this class covers all the basics of aerial photography with a drone.

Explore a drone's controls, then learn exercises to help hone your flight skills. Flag potential legal restrictions in the United States. Learn settings and tips for capturing great aerial photography, then incorporate motion with video. Finally, work in image processing and video editing to fine-tune your captures. Whether you want to capture aerial images for real estate, environmental studies, commercial advertising, independent movie production, land-use planning or simply creative photography, start flying with confidence.

WHO THIS CLASS is FOR:

Any user new to drone flight
Photographers looking to expand to aerial photography
Videographers eager to add a new angle with drones
Drone newbies that want to learn new moves and tricks

ABOUT YOUR INSTRUCTOR:

FAA licensed drone pilot Dirk Dallas uses drones to capture new angles in his commercial photography and filmmaking. Also a speaker and professor, Dirk is the founder of FromWhereIDrone.com and the host of the AdoramaTV series From Where I Drone With Dirk Dallas. Along with his creative work, he enjoys teaching and inspiring new drone pilots.

Dirk Dallas

Dirk Dallas is an FAA licensed drone pilot, commercial photographer, filmmaker, speaker, professor of design and visual experience and the host of AdoramaTV’s web series “From Where I Drone with Dirk Dallas.

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Ken N. Jul 12, 2022

Excellent class! It goes beyond beginner, but thats OK. The basics are all there and the exercises are worth it.
Anastasia D. Jul 6, 2022

I’m grateful for this course! I had no idea how to fly a drone and zero experience in gaming, which I suppose would make the use of controller easier. Dirk is a great teacher.
Robert P. Dec 28, 2018

While I'm enjoying the class so far, I've heard Dirk make some inaccurate statements that as a Part 107 license holder he should know better. The first couple I let pass and have now forgotten the specifics. However in the first Q&A he was asked if everyone involved in the flight must be licensed, and he said that only the person flying did. That is WRONG! Only the Remote Pilot In Charge (Remote PIC) must have a license, the VO (Visual Observer) doesn't, but you may have a third person, who may do the flying without a license, and they are called the "Person Manipulating The Sticks" and they are not required to be licensed, so long as the Remote PIC is right by them and able to take control of the aircraft in the event of an emergency. So far (and I wish I had made note of the other mistakes) this is my only complaint about this course. Perhaps I'll come back when the rest of the course is done.
Michael . Nov 11, 2018

Super class. As a beginner I had little idea what to expect and never got started because of all the talk of people crashing drones right and left and losing a fortune. Dallas made it seem simple. So I bought a Tello beginners drone (great starter by the way), got hooked and am now flying a DJI Mavic Pro 2 and studying for a commercial license. Not sure, this is a great class to start with.
MARGARET N. Oct 3, 2018

Dirk really did a nice job taking new students thru exercises to gain confidence. The work in Lightroom and Photoshop was helpful, but I wish more time could have been focused on flying or tips. Dirk has presets that he offers. It would have been helpful to see the results using those presets. Looking forward to the free which Drone to buy class and the advanced class
Jason B. Oct 1, 2018

I definitely recommend this course if you are thinking about getting into drone photography looking for the fundamentals. I now feel pretty confident I can get started and that my learning curve will be greatly shortened thanks to the technology available today and a great roadmap of getting started. If you are already started... follow up with his advanced topics... I know I will.
Michele T. Oct 1, 2018

A great beginner class that doesn't leave non-beginners bored. Dirk has a great, laid back teaching style that's easy to follow.