Inside the Course

This course will provide you with a comprehensive understanding of drone mechanics, maintenance, and repair. This course is designed for individuals who are interested in pursuing a career in the drone industry or for current drone pilots and operators who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to maintain and repair their drones.

  • Drone mechanics and structure

  • Common problems and troubleshooting techniques

  • Inspection and maintenance procedures

  • Basic and advanced repair techniques

  • Safety protocols and best practices

  • Regulatory compliance and airworthiness

Course curriculum

    1. Introduction and Overview

    2. Expectations From the Course

    3. Tools for the Job

    4. How A Quadcopter Works

    5. Type of Drones

    6. Drone Movements

    7. Command and Control System

    8. Payloads

    9. Loss of Control

    10. How to Prevent FlyAway

    11. Disorientation and Low Battery

    12. Drone Insurance

    13. Remote ID

    14. Safety Checklist

    1. Airframe

    2. Battery Pack

    3. Motors

    4. Propellers

    5. Electronic Speed Controllers (ESCs)

    6. Flight Controller and Autopilot

    7. Sensors

    8. Power Supply

    9. Radio Links

    10. 10) Payload

    11. 11) Sourcing Parts

    12. Airworthiness

    13. Manufacturer Warranties

    1. Module Overview

    2. Firmware Updates

    3. 3) Fleet Managment

    4. Maintenance Manual

    5. Structural Inspection

    6. 6) Record keeping-Logging

    7. Battery Maintenance and Care

    8. UAS Care and Clearning

    1. Module Overview

    2. Common Repairs

    3. Establishing Your Drone Repair Workflow

    4. Best Practices

    5. Tools Recommended

    6. Soldering Basics

About this course

  • $149.00
  • 41 lessons
  • 5.5 hours of video content

Instructor(s)

Graham Newton

UAV Design and Manufacturing Speacialist

Over 10 years experience in UAV Design and Manufacturing. A pioneer in the remote aerial surveying and cinematography field in South Africa. Built, tested and refined drones and camera gimbals. Co-founded Skyhook in 2012, providing the film industry with high quality aerial video and photography. Design and manufacture of custom unmanned aerial camera platforms, as well as stabilized camera heads. Consulting on Aviation policy compliance, development of required documents, and company infrastructure. Received Civil Aviation Certification providing professional aerial services with UAVs (Drones). Diversified in aerial data collection, survey, and security industries.

Eno Umoh

Drone Entrepreneur and Business Strategist

Eno Umoh is the co-founder of Global Air Media (GAM), an FAA-licensed drone services company headquartered in Baltimore, USA. Eno is passionate about helping drone pilots take advantage of the many business opportunities in this emerging industry. Eno has coached hundreds of startups and existing businesses on the fundamentals of building and successful drone business. Eno has delivered drone technology workshops in partnership with the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Embassies in Nigeria, Zambia, the United Arab Emirates, the United Kingdom, Ethiopia, Kyrgyzstan, and Turkmenistan. To date he has provided training to more than 9,000 students in 600+ schools and in 13 countries.

Course Outcomes

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:

  • Understand the mechanics and structure of drones

  • Diagnose and troubleshoot common problems

  • Effectively manage a fleet of drones

  • Perform basic and advanced repairs

  • Understand safety protocols and best practices

  • Comply with regulations

  • Properly maintain and repair their drones to ensure optimal performance and longevity

Register today!

Take your drone skills to the next level!

This course is designed for individuals who are interested in advancing their career in the drone industry or for current drone pilots and operators who want to gain a deeper understanding of how to maintain and repair their drones. The course is self-paced, so you can complete it at their own convenience. By the end of the course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of drone maintenance and repair, and will be well-prepared to take the next steps in your careers.

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