Drone System and Flight Training
American Air Operations offers in-person drone system and flight training.
American Air Operations is a national leader in public safety and government drone training. Training for the general public is also available.
Since 2018, American Air Operations has proudly trained professionals from 195 agencies (federal, state, county, local, tribal, and college/university) and companies in Alabama, Arkansas, California, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New Mexico, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.
For more information, or to schedule training, please call (248) 655-7766 or e-mail us.
The following is an overview of the topics that are covered in detail during the Drone System and Flight Training that is offered by American Air Operations:
APPLICATIONS
Aloft/Low Altitude Authorization and Notification Capability (LAANC)
B4UFLY
AIRCRAFT, SYSTEM COMPONENTS, AND PAYLOADS OVERVIEW
Types of Unmanned Aircraft
Unmanned Aircraft System Components
Payload Options
SYSTEM STARTUP, UPDATES, AND GEOFENCE
Determining and Installing the Flight Application
Linking Your Aircraft and Control Station
Controller Overview
Conducting Firmware Updates
Geofence Overview and Unlock Options
FLIGHT DISPLAY OVERVIEW
Explanation of Features, Indicators, and Operations
Flight Modes
Maximum Altitude Settings
Camera Settings (Including Thermal Imaging)
Map and Flight Record Data
FLIGHT PREPARATION
Reviewing TFRs and Weather
Inspecting the Aircraft
Display, Controller, and Aircraft Startup
System Setting and Status Verification
Performing a Compass Calibration
Takeoff
Landing and Shutdown
FLIGHT PRACTICE
Practice with a provided and insured aircraft
EMERGENCY SITUATIONS AND PROCEDURES
Loss of Signal and Control Link
Fly Away
Low Battery
Aircraft Battery Fire
Wildlife Threats
Disorientation
INTELLIGENT FLIGHT MODES
Accessing Intelligent Flight Modes
Course Lock
Return to Home
Point of Interest
Follow Me
Waypoints
Active Track
Tap and Fly
Tripod
FLIGHT PRACTICE AND PROFICIENCY DEMONSTRATION
Practice with a provided and insured aircraft