Drone Flight Basics Class Offered At Chattanooga State

  • Tuesday, June 27, 2017

Chattanooga State’s Continuing Education Department has scheduled a one-day class to teach the basics of drone flight utilizing provided equipment on Saturday, July 8, from 9 a.m.-4 p.m.

The instructor will review the basics needed for operation of drones that may be utilized following completion of the course.  

Topics covered will include a list of the essentials for safe and entertaining drone flight. This hands-on training will be combined with classroom instruction to practice the topics reviewed and retain practical knowledge.

Topics covered will include Pre-Flight Checklist, Safety, Emergency Procedures, Basic Weather Principles, Privacy, Battery and Aircraft Technology, Controller/Aircraft Settings, Basic Flying, Flight Modes, Waypoints, FAA/Airspace Regulations, Basic Flight Maneuvers, and Recreational vs. Commercial Flight. 

The instructor for this course is Cole Hood of Falcon Aerial Engineering and Inspections. Cost of the class is $179 and instruction drones will be furnished for the class. 

Contact the office of Continuing Education at 697-3100 or register at https://registration.xenegrade.com/cscc-ce/courseDisplay.cfm?schID=7636


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