DJI Drone Training Course

Lesson 1 • Pre-Flight Safety Procedures

Teaches systematic pre-flight inspection checklists, weather assessment, and site hazard identification. Directly reduces incident risk by instilling disciplined safety habits early.

Lesson 2 • Regulatory Framework for Drone Operations

Introduces airspace classification, remote pilot certification requirements, and operational limitations. Grounds learners in compliance concepts before any hands-on flying begins.

Lesson 3 • DJI Drone Hardware Overview

Covers airframe anatomy, motor types, propeller design, and sensor placement across DJI product lines. Establishes hardware literacy needed for all subsequent flight and maintenance tasks.

Lesson 1 • Basic Orientation and Hovering

Trains nose-in, tail-in, and side-on hover orientations to build spatial awareness. Mastery here is prerequisite for all directional flight patterns covered later.

Lesson 2 • Rotation and Yaw Control

Focuses on yaw input precision, combined yaw-and-translate movements, and orbit setup. Prepares learners for camera-tracking shots and point-of-interest automation.

Lesson 3 • Emergency Procedures in Flight

Covers signal loss response, low-battery protocols, and manual override techniques. Ensures learners can recover from common in-flight failures without losing the aircraft.

Lesson 4 • Directional Flight Patterns

Introduces forward, backward, lateral, and diagonal flight paths with speed control. Builds the muscle memory required for complex cinematic and inspection manoeuvres.

Lesson 1 • Video Resolution and Frame Rate Settings

Covers 4K, 6K, and slow-motion frame rate selection for different delivery formats. Matching capture settings to deliverable specs prevents costly re-shoots.

Lesson 2 • Aerial Composition Techniques

Applies rule of thirds, leading lines, and altitude-based framing to aerial shots. Strong composition elevates raw footage into compelling visual storytelling.

Lesson 3 • Gimbal Control and Camera Movement

Teaches gimbal tilt speed, roll correction, and coordinated pitch-yaw camera moves. Smooth gimbal control separates amateur footage from professional deliverables.

Lesson 4 • Exposure Control for Aerial Imaging

Covers ISO, shutter speed, aperture, and ND filter selection in aerial conditions. Correct exposure is the foundation of all professional photo and video deliverables.

Lesson 1 • Point of Interest Orbiting

Configures automatic circular orbits around a fixed GPS coordinate or selected subject. Builds on manual orbit skills to deliver consistent cinematic circles.

Lesson 2 • QuickShots Automated Manoeuvres

Covers all QuickShot patterns including Dronie, Helix, Rocket, and Boomerang. Learners execute polished automated shots with minimal setup time.

Lesson 3 • Waypoint and Route Planning

Teaches waypoint creation, altitude assignment, and action triggers within DJI apps. Enables repeatable, precise flight paths for mapping and inspection missions.

Lesson 4 • Hyperlapse and Timelapse Modes

Covers Free, Circle, Course Lock, and Waypoint Hyperlapse configurations. Learners produce professional time-compressed aerial sequences in-camera.

Lesson 1 • Airspace Authorisation and NOTAMs

Covers digital authorisation platforms, NOTAM interpretation, and temporary flight restriction checks. Ensures every mission launches with full legal clearance.

Lesson 2 • Flight Planning Software Tools

Introduces DJI FlightHub, DJI Pilot 2, and third-party planning apps for mission design. Proficiency with planning tools directly improves mission accuracy and repeatability.

Lesson 3 • Weather Analysis for Mission Go/No-Go

Covers wind speed thresholds, precipitation limits, visibility minimums, and thermal activity. Learners make data-driven go/no-go decisions that protect crew and equipment.

Lesson 4 • Crew Roles and Communication Protocols

Defines pilot-in-command, visual observer, and ground crew responsibilities during operations. Clear role assignment prevents miscommunication that leads to accidents.

Lesson 1 • Automated Grid Mission Execution

Covers grid pattern configuration, altitude AGL settings, and camera trigger intervals. Consistent grid execution is the foundation of reliable photogrammetric output.

Lesson 2 • Deliverable Quality Control and Reporting

Covers accuracy report interpretation, error identification, and client-ready export formats. Quality control closes the gap between raw processing output and professional deliverables.

Lesson 3 • Photogrammetry Software Processing

Introduces Agisoft Metashape, DJI Terra, and Pix4D workflows for point cloud generation. Learners process raw imagery into georeferenced deliverables independently.

Lesson 4 • Inspection and Facade Mapping

Adapts mapping techniques to vertical surfaces for infrastructure and building inspections. Facade mapping expands learner capability beyond flat-terrain survey work.

Lesson 1 • FPV and Sport Mode Flying

Introduces FPV goggles, sport mode parameters, and high-speed manoeuvre safety. FPV capability expands creative options for action sports and dynamic event coverage.

Lesson 2 • Cinematic Move Vocabulary

Defines reveal, push-in, pull-back, and crane-up moves with execution parameters. A shared move vocabulary enables precise communication with film directors and clients.

Lesson 3 • Low-Altitude and Proximity Flying

Covers nap-of-earth flying, gap threading, and obstacle proximity margins for dramatic shots. Low-altitude work demands heightened situational awareness and precise throttle control.

Lesson 4 • Night and Low-Light Operations

Covers ISO management, anti-collision lighting, and obstacle avoidance limitations at night. Night operations require modified safety protocols and camera settings not used in daylight.

Lesson 1 • Firmware and Software Updates

Guides learners through DJI Assistant 2 update workflows, rollback procedures, and compatibility checks. Keeping firmware current ensures access to safety patches and new features.

Lesson 2 • Routine Inspection and Cleaning

Covers post-flight inspection steps, motor cleaning, and propeller integrity checks. Consistent post-flight care is the single most effective way to prevent mechanical failures.

Lesson 3 • Propeller and Motor Replacement

Teaches propeller torque specifications, motor mount inspection, and replacement verification tests. Field-replaceable components must be installed correctly to maintain airworthiness.

Lesson 4 • Fault Diagnosis and Error Code Interpretation

Covers DJI error code lookup, flight log analysis, and systematic fault isolation methods. Rapid diagnosis reduces repair time and prevents repeat failures in the field.