LEARN AT YOUR OWN PACE
A starting point for every kind of curious.
Choose a path below. These learning guides help you ask better questions and find the next useful resource.
New to drones
Begin with the vocabulary: a UAV is the aircraft; a UAS includes the aircraft and supporting equipment. Start by reading your aircraft manual and exploring the controls with the aircraft powered off.
Before any flight, identify its purpose, understand the applicable rules and check the location. For U.S. recreational flying, use the FAA’s recreational-flyer guidance and TRUST resources.
Learning with family
Shared learning can begin well before takeoff: identify the parts, discuss what each control does, plan a photo story or practice with a simulator.
Choose age-appropriate activities, follow manufacturer guidance and provide suitable adult supervision. Treat a real aircraft differently from a toy, with clear boundaries around propellers, batteries and the flying area.
Educators and group leaders
Drones can support lessons in measurement, storytelling, engineering and environmental observation. Define the learning objective first, then choose an appropriate activity and operating setting.
Educational use does not automatically make a flight recreational. The FAA distinguishes qualifying educational operations from those that must operate under Part 107. Consult its educational-user guidance when planning a program.
Developing pilots
Grow beyond basic controls: improve planning, learn camera techniques, practice recordkeeping and understand the limits of your equipment.
If your plans involve non-recreational work, explore the appropriate certification and operating requirements before offering services. Stay within your training, permissions and aircraft capabilities.
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