Certifications 

Hardware Understanding

Basic Manual Flight Controls

Orientational Awareness

Line of Sight sUA Control

Software Understanding

Emergency Procedure Response

Autonomous Flight

Overcoming Wind

Battery Depletion 

Load and Performance

The Drone Market and Potential

Drone Use Cases

The Future of Drone Delivery

The FAA’s Control Over the Future of Drones

Career Opportunities in Drone Mapping

Careers Opportunities in Drone Inspections

Careers Opportunities in Drone Search and Rescue

Careers Opportunities in Drone Manufacturing and Engineering

Careers Opportunities in Aerial Photography

Career Planning

How to Find Drone Service Customers

Marketing Drone Services

Business Operations

Drone Insurance

Legal Considerations for Drones

Camera Options

Lens Options

Gimbal Balancing

Photo Types

Aspect Ratio

Image Format

White Balance

Image Style

Color Settings

Foundations of Photography

Shutter Speed

Aperture

ND Filters

ISO Value

Image Exposure

Histograms

Exposure Value

Camera Modes

Rule of Thirds

Fundamental Shots

Drone Shots

Camera Angles

Video Size

Frame Rate

Video Format

Video Standards

Color Settings

Controller Settings

Gimbal Tuning

Aircraft Response Settings

Rise and Reveal Shots

Descending Approach Shots

Rising Retreat Shots

Tracking Shots

Orbit Shots

Panning Shots

Tilt Shots

Fly By Shots

Sliding Shots

Flyover Shots

Bird’s Eye View Shots

Fly Through Shots

Jib Shots

Stationary Shots

Post Production Basics

Editing Tools

Operational Safety with Drones

Risk Assessment and Management

Building Custom Checklists

Conducting Site Assessments

Real-World Weather Assessments

Real-World Airspace Use and Approvals

Utilizing Visual Observers

Flight Principles and Performance

Overcoming Disorientation

Emergency Procedures Response

Real-World Aviation Communication Practice

Equipment Care and Maintenance

Battery Care and Safety

Post Natural Disaster Use of Drones

Insurance Drone Inspections

Home and Roof Drone Inspections

Chimney Drone Inspections

Utility Inspections

Water system Inspections

Solar farm Inspections

Wind farm Inspections

Railroad Inspections

Bridge Inspections

Inspections Platform Considerations

Inspections Payload Considerations

Types of Imagery Products

Manual Flight Profiles

Common Manual Shots

Determining the Shot List

Environmental Impacts

Image Framing

Common Camera Settings

Specialty Camera Settings

Sample Shot Lists

Flight Hazards Around Structures

Common Drone Emergencies

Recommended Emergency Responses

Utilizing Preflight Checklists

Determining Airspace Requirements

Evaluating Forecast Weather

Performing a Site Evaluation

Verifying Waiver Requirements

Checking State & Local Regulations

Identifying Hazards

Determining Takeoff/Landing Points

Adjusting the Flight Profile

Updating Lost Link Settings

Determining Appropriate Crew Composition

Camera Operator Responsibilities

Visual Observer Responsibilities

Visual Observer Placement

Communication Methods

Crew Briefing

Thermal Imaging Fundamentals

Types of Thermal Payloads

Thermal Inspections

Types of Mapping Data

Types of Mapping Products

Platform and Payload Considerations

Mapping for Construction

Mapping for Agricultural Uses

Mapping for Engineering and Architecture

Principles of Photogrammetry

Photogrammetric Geometry

Aerial Triangulation

Photogrammetric Procedures

Georeferencing

Spatial Reference Systems

Collecting Oblique Imagery for 3D Modeling

Map Engine Processing Options

Map Engine Data Requirements

Uploading Datasets

Accessing the Final Product

Common Issues in Low Quality Maps

Analyzing Evaluation Data

Performing Volumetric Calculations

Cut, Fill, and Volumetric Measurement Calculation

Lowest Point and Best Fit Base Planes

Adjusting Histogram to Change Elevation Values

Relative vs. Absolute Accuracy

Project Accuracy Requirements

Survey-Grade Accuracy

Factors that Improve Map Accuracy

Techniques to Improve Map Accuracy

Creating GCPs

Placing GCPs

Utilizing the GCP Checklist

Static Layer Export Procedures

Custom Layer Export Procedures

Type and Magnitude of a Disaster

Emergency Management Efforts

Phases of the Emergency Response Process

Roles of Local, State, and Federal Governments

Process for Disaster Declaration

Structure of Incident Command System

Types of Disasters

Sudden Events and Expected Events

Real-World Disaster Response UAV Operations

EO Sensors

Chemical Detectors

Volunteering for County and State Agencies

Volunteering Internationally

Best Practices while Volunteering

Requirements for Contracting with FEMA

Finding Contracts Based on Emergency Management Phase

Useful Waivers during Disaster Response

Coordinating with Incident Command

Checking-In at an Incident

Incident Supervisor and Initial Briefing

Incident Command Post

Check-out and Demobilization

Data Requirements Impact on Flight Profiles and Altitude

Organization Data Privacy and Security Policies

Hazards and Conditions Unique to Emergency and Disaster Areas

Ways to Prevent Stress among Crew Members

How to Prepare for Disaster Response Missions

Communicating with Incident Command

Common SAR Scenarios

Search Classifications

sUAS Platforms

sUAS Imagery Payloads

sUAS Auxiliary Payloads

The Five Stages of a Search and Rescue Operation

Aerial Search Pattern Overview

Types of Aerial Search Patterns

Search Pattern Considerations

Aerial Search Pattern Execution

Incident Command System (ICS)

Dissemination of Sensor Information

Search Conclusion Classifications

Subject Found Scenarios

Suspension or Termination Scenarios

Post Flight Debrief Procedures

Planning Stage Actions

Lost Person Behavior