Drone Safety

This course will provide you with explanation of the basic principles of flight, safety concerns, and legal issues you have to be aware of when operating your drone.

Course Overview

Drones and UAVs used to be a technology you hear about from the military, but they are becoming more and more available to the public. With increased user-friendliness and affordable prices, flying drones is becoming popular for business and recreation.

This course will provide you with an explanation of the basic principles of flight, safety concerns, and legal issues you have to be aware of when operating your drone. In addition, it will outline when and how you have to apply for a Special Flight Operations Certificate (SFOC), and types of applications you can submit. The summary of exemption requirements is also presented if you are not applying for a SFOC.

Course Topics

  • Introduction and types of drones
  • Flight basics
  • Airspace
  • Legal and Safety Concerns
    • Privacy
    • General Safety Rules
    • SFOC applications
    • SFOC and Understanding Exemptions
    • Violations and Fines
  • Summary and extra information