Our "In-Person" Class Schedule & Syllabus:
Morning Schedule:
9:30 – 10:00 – Registration, Check-in
10:00 – 10:45 – Welcome •Our Mission •Who are Randy & Stacy? •Who is in this Classroom and Why? •Old School vs. New Technology •Today’s Mind-Blowing Drones •Never-Before-Seen Perspective •What Can a Drone Camera Do? •Disruptive Technology Across Multiple Industries •The FAA Drone Zone •Commercial Drone Operation •Part 107 and How to Study •LAANC System •Mobile Device Apps for Drone Operators
10:45 – Ten Minute Break
11:00 – 12:30 – Earning Money with Your Drone •Objectives & Course of Action •Competition in Your Neighborhood •Getting Started with a Proper Drone •How Will You Charge? •Typical Invoices •Establish Your Expertise •Job Listings •Drone Job Brokers •Stock Photography •Aerial Mapping & Modeling •How to Create an Orthomosaic Map •Why Some Photos Do Not Work •Sensor Size Matters •Proper Exposure •Exposure Triangle & Bigfoot
Afternoon Schedule:
12:30 – 1:30 – Lunch Break – on your own
1:30 – 2:50 – Setting up and Using Your Aerial Camera with DJIGo4 App •Advanced Camera Settings •Telemetry, Signal Failure, Frequencies & Stuff that Scares You •How High? •Aerial Photography Tips & Tricks •Filters
2:50 – Ten Minute Break
3:00 – 4:00 – Open Adobe Lightroom •Goals for Post-Processing •Processing Techniques (Optional Follow-Along on Your Own Computer). Typical Work-Flow on Provided Photos •DeHaze, Vignette, Straighten & Square, Un-Squash, Clarify, Panoramas, HDR •Goodies & Coupons •Q&A •Class Wrap!
