Drone Ready: Flight Logs, Maintenance & Beginner Repairs

A beginner-friendly 1-hour hands-on course teaching students how to track flights, perform pre- and post-flight inspections, understand basic maintenance and repairs, and build safe, responsible pilot habits.

DURATION

1-Hour Hands-On

FORMAT

Individual or Group

DRONES

Provided On-Site

LOCATION

On-Site or Mobile

Course Highlights

What This Course Covers

Flight Log Training

Learn how professional pilots document flights, batteries, weather, and locations.

Drone Safety Inspections

Hands-on pre-flight and post-flight checklist training for safe operations.

Beginner Repairs & Maintenance

Propeller replacement, cleaning, battery inspection, and basic drone care.

Propeller Guard Safety

Install, inspect, and maintain propeller guards for safer beginner flying.

Live Demonstrations

Guided drone demonstrations and real-world flight walkthroughs.

Battery & Motor Checks

Identify common issues and know when a drone should not be flown.

Hands-On Maintenance

Treat Your Drone Like a Professional

Students get hands-on with practice and demo drones to learn the same inspection and maintenance habits real pilots use every day. Bring your own drone, or use ours — every student leaves more confident, capable, and safer in the air.

1hr

Session

8+

Skills Taught

100%

Hands-On

What Students Learn

Core Skills & Safe Habits

From the moment they pick up a drone to the moment they land it, students learn the inspection, logging, and maintenance habits that keep aircraft — and pilots — safe.

Perfect For

Built for Beginners & Families

Ideal for first-time pilots, youth programs, and any organization introducing drones safely and responsibly.

Youth Drone Students

First-Time Drone Owners

Parents & Families

Schools & Camps

Churches & STEM Programs

Beginner Workshops

Led By

Antoine Miller

FAA Part 107 Remote UAS Pilot

Antoine teaches students not only how to fly drones safely, but how to maintain and care for them like responsible pilots. With 300+ logged flight hours, he brings real-world experience to every session.

“Safe pilots are made on the ground — through inspections, logs, and maintenance — long before they’re made in the air.”

— Antoine Miller

Materials Included

Depending on package selection:

Practice and demo drones are provided. Students may also bring their own drones for personalized, hands-on guidance.

Choose the Right Package for Your Group

Sample packages — every program is tailored to your team.

Individual Training

Per Student

$75 – $125

Small Group

5–10 Students

From $450

Medium Group

11–20 Students

From $850

Large / School

21–30 Students

From $1,500

Optional Add-Ons

Optional Add-Ons

Customize your training with extras.

FAA TRUST Certification

+$25–$50

Per student certification add-on

Downloadable Flight Logbook

+$15

Smart Drone Academy logbook with flight tracking, maintenance logs, and checklists

Outdoor Flight Session

+$250–$500

Outdoor flying, takeoff/landing drills, and live flight logging

Private One-on-One

$150–$250

Personalized setup and maintenance help per session

Perfect For

Mobile Training Available

Smart Drone Academy brings this course directly to schools, churches, camps, community centers, and corporate or youth programs. Travel fees may apply outside the greater Milwaukee area.

Schools

Churches

Camps

Community Centers

Youth Programs

Book This Course

Drone Ready with Smart Drone Academy

Help students build confidence, safety awareness, and real-world drone skills from day one. Tell us about your group and we’ll craft a session that fits.

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Holy Stone HS440 FPV Drone

with 1080P HD Camera, Voice and Gesture Control, Headless Mode, Auto Hover, Gravity Sensor, Circle Fly, 2 Batteries for 40 Mins Flight

Brand: Holy Stone

Model No: HS440
 
Weight:166 g
 
Dimonsions Unfolded: 289*195*59mm Folded: 125*81*59mm”