The small Unmanned Aircraft Systems (sUAS), or drone, is emerging as a powerful video and photography platform for both professional and hobbyist videographers, photographers, artists, scientists, and storytellers. With technology comes many regulations, safety knowledge, and understanding of how the drones and government work in relation to drones.
This 3-day online introductory course prepares students who are interested in understanding the basics of what flying a drone really means, how to fly safely, with a focus on how to capture and edit aerial photos and video footage using the latest drone technology and video editing software.
• Day 1 (Online) will be spent in the online learning what the different operations and needs are to fly a drone safely, the various uses for drones, and how to take great drone photography and videography, safely.
• Day 2 (In-person) will be spent together outdoors, learning different flying techniques, what to be aware of when flying, as well as how to utilize the information from the first day.
• Day 3 (Online) will be used to teach you how to take the photos and videos you captured during the previous classes and show you how to edit them using Adobe Lightroom and Premier Pro.
This class is for beginner students with an interest in drone photography, and videography who have not yet received their Part 107 license. The students in this course will receive an introductory training in drone safety, utilization, video camera setup, camera maneuvers, shooting practices, pre- and post- production planning and film editing. All students taking the course will be leaving with a hobbyist certificate and the tools and recommended resources to getting their commercial license.
Topics Covered in this Course:
• Drone Safety
• Photography/ Videography
Students must use a computer (PC or Mac) to communicate as this course is online. We ask that students come prepared with Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, and Adobe Lightroom already downloaded on their devices for the third day of class. You may download the free trial of Adobe Premiere and the free trial of Adobe Lightroom a few days prior to the final class if you do not own either of these Adobe software products. Please keep in mind that each free trial only lasts 7-days, and you will need it for this course. You may find free trial access here: Adobe Photoshop Free Trial | Adobe Premiere Free Trial | Adobe Lightroom Free Trial
Students are welcome to bring their own drone to the second day of class, however, it is not required. Drones for recording both photos and videos will be provided to students (DJI Mavic, DJI Spark).
All additional course resources and materials will be provided.
This course serves as a prerequisite for:
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This program from the University of New Hampshire has been certified and recognized by the Federal Aviation Administration's (FAA) CTI Program. The FAA's UAS College Training Initiative program recognizes institutions that prepare students for careers in unmanned aircraft systems. Learn more about the initiative here.
Required Items - Students Must Bring with them:
Optional Recommended Items to bring for Day 2 outdoor:
Students must bring a laptop, PC or Mac, with them to the editing portion of the class. We ask that students come prepared with Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Premiere already downloaded on their devices. You may download the free trial of Adobe Premiere and the free trial of Adobe Photoshop a few days prior to the class if you do not own either of these Adobe software products. Please keep in mind that the free trial only lasts 7-days, and you will need it for this course.
If you do not have a laptop, you can contact Kyle Hirshkind (kyle.hirshkind@unh.edu) to reserve a loaner for use during the workshop.
All additional course resources and materials will be provided.
Hayden Spitz, the founder of Boston Drone Productions, graduated from the University of New Hampshire with a degree in marketing and entrepreneurship in 2018. After relocating to the Boston area, he worked for a public relations and communications firm where he learned to tailor his marketing skills in both B2B and B2C. In 2021, after being certified to fly drones for his marketing firm, he branched off and started his own company, Boston Drone Productions (BDP). BDP offers drones, photography, and videography for marketing, events, and real estate, following the mission to focus on telling YOUR story through a lens.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/haydenspitz/
Email: Hayden@Bostondronepro.com
About Boston Drone Productions:
Boston Drone Productions specializes in drone videography and photography utilizing state-of-the-art drone and video equipment to share your story from every elevation. The perspective from 400-feet or 100-feet above, and even ground level, emits a very different concept and viewpoint. In working with corporate partners in real estate, development, construction, architecture, non-profit, communications agencies, etc., or personal celebrations, the vast landscape is experienced. From the ground to the sky, BDP looks forward to making your story take off.
Boston Drone Productions utilizes licensed FAA certified part 107 drone pilots.
Boston Drone Productions:
Instagram: https://instagram.com/BostonDronePro
Facebook: https://facebook.com/BostonDronePro
LinkedIn: https://LinkedIn.com/BostonDronePro
Email: Hayden@Bostondronepro.com
Phone: (617) 504-4906
Website: BostonDronePro.com
