A curated collection of articles, publications, training videos, and other resources. All are no cost and do not require any form of registration.
DCC Drone Courses & Microcredential Program
Dutchess Community College’s new credit-free drone classes and microcredential are a great opportunity for those who want to fly drones commercially and the hobbyist or beginner who wishes to expand their skillset. The three courses offered include Commercial Drone Operator, Maintaining and Flying your Drone and Introduction to Drone Videography. Students can enroll in a single class or complete all three to earn a Drone Pilot microcredential. Each course runs for two to three weeks and range in price from $175-$295.
General Information from the FAA
- FAA Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) Launch Page
- FAADroneZone
- FAA Safety Team
- FAA Aviation Handbooks and Manuals
Getting Started
- How to Fly a Drone: A Beginner’s Guide to Multirotor Systems – UAV Coach
- What is Visual Line of Site (VLOS) for drones? – pilotinstitute.com
- Training Your Visual Observer (VO) for a Drone Flight Mission – dronepilotgroundschool.com
- What are the rules to fly your drone in 2022? – Pilot Institute
Important Safety Topics
- Flying Drones Over People and Vehicles FAA Ruling… is it Legal? the Interview – Alien Drones
- Don’t fly over people until you watch this video! – Pilot Institute
- Flying Over People Cheat Sheet (from above video)
- REMOTE ID Rule for Drones – the FAA Interview – Alien Drones
Part 107 Test Prep Videos
- FREE Drone Certification Study Guide: FAA Part 107 sUAS Test – Tony & Chelsea Northrup
- FAA Part 107 Study Guide: Drone Certification – Pass First Try! – Altitude Academy
- Free FAA Part 107 Drone Test Study Guide – Answers and Explanations – Better B Roll
Photo/Video
- What are ND Filters and How to Choose One for Your Drone – pilotinstitute.com
- Top 7 Video Settings to change on the DJI Mavic Air 2S – Gear & Light