Intermediate Drones Programs

( = Complexity)

Flight School   ($36)

1.5 hour – 1-session course to develop next level flight skills.

• Learn coordinated flight – making the drone go where you point it. (This is important for both photography and racing)
• Nose out, left, back, etc.
• Fly drills: squares, laps, Figure eights, rotate about a point, etc.
• Private, Group, or Class

Build a Tiny Whoop    

• Learned skills will include light soldering, component assembly, software tuning and troubleshooting.
• Who is this course for?: Students 13 years and older that are interested in building their own quad, perhaps for the first time.

Film School    

2-hour course where you learn to shoot professional-level video and stills using well-known drone platforms such as Phantom, Parrot, and GoPro, plus custom options.

• Learn practical and commercial applications for accomplished drone imaging including promotional and educational footage, search & rescue, surveying, inspection, surveillance, and more.
• Private, Group, or Class

• Who should take this course?: Students interested in Aerial Photography as a hobby who want tips from the pro’s on how to do it well.
• Professionals will want to take the full aerial photography course.

Using the DJI GO App    

• Who is the course design for?: Students who recently purchased a DJI drone, or plan to, and want to have an understanding of the entire app.
• Skill Level: Beginner pilot skills and up.

See the schedule to enroll online.

Advanced Drones Programs

( = Complexity)

Flight School 

6-hour program to learn and fly your FPV-enabled drone through basic and intermediate courses.

• Learn how drone races work
• Strategy and tactics for various courses
• Speeding up your aircraft
• Participate with STAR Academy members in local/regional events
• Private, Group, or Class

Build School   

8-hour course where you learn to select, assemble, and test the best racing drone.

• Participants purchase a kit or components to assemble and fly, with instruction
• Teaches benefits of latest components for racing applications, assembly techniques, tuning electronic controls, troubleshooting and field repairs
• Assemble your own race kit
• Private, Group, or Class

Film School  

4-hour course to learn the techniques to capture and assemble truly stunning and useful stills and video

• Includes assistance from experienced instructors on camera selection, shot selection and composition, video editing and photo enhancement
• Private, Group, or Class

Speed Camp 

4-hour course to learn how to go fast!

• How to build, improve, and fly your drone to be increasingly competitive in the growing sport of drone racing
• Understand and choose from various racing classes
• Train for common course maneuvers
• Good sportsmanship and how to help grow the drone racing leagues
• Private, Group, or Class

See the schedule to enroll online.

College Prep or Workforce Development

( = Complexity)

Part 107 Remote Pilot Certification Test Prep Course  

• Class size is small to allow participants ample time to engage in discussion and ask all of the questions they may have.
• With this course, you will learn everything needed to ensure you pass the 60-question, 2-hour Part 107 Remote Pilot certification test.
• Please note, you must be 16 years old to take the test.

Build & Apply  

Learn prototyping, iteration, collaboration, sourcing and solutions when you design and build your own robot for:

• Scholarship projects
• Commercial and community service applications
• Competition
• Create and document a truly remarkable project!
• Private or Group Training Only

Contact us to apply.