Systems Knowledge

Gain valuable systems knowledge of the drones you will be operating as a drone show pilot

Crew Resource Management Training

Get airline-level CRM training to help you succeed in the multi-crew enviorement of drone shows

Learn Procedures

Learn industry-standard procedures to ensure you are ready to operate drone shows

Curriculum

10 Chapters · 127 Lessons

  1. 1

    Welcome

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      The Drone Show Pilot Training Program

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Resources

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      UVify IFO Checklist

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Contact Us

  2. 2

    Introduction to Drone Show Operations

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Key Differences from Single-Drone Operations

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Typical Flow of a Drone Light Show

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  3. 3

    Drone Show Regulations

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Pilot Licensing and Currency Requirements

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      FAA Part 107 Regulations

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      CoW Drone Light Show Special Provisions

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Operational Area

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Airspace Authorization

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Drone Maintenance

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Summary

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  4. 4

    Crew Resource Management

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Why CRM Matters in Drone Show Operations

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Communication

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Situational Awareness

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Decision-Making

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Leadership and Teamwork

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Workload Management

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Stress and Fatigue

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Threat and Error Management

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Automation in Drone Show Operations

    14. (Included in full purchase)

      Using Checklists

    15. (Included in full purchase)

      Standard Callouts

    16. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    17. (Included in full purchase)

      Summary

    18. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  5. 5

    The UAS

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Overview of the IFO

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Systems

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Primary Control Link

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Secondary Control Link

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      RTK GPS Precision Positioning System

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      RTK Corrections Reference

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Battery System

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Weather Limits

    14. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  6. 6

    Ground Control Station

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Ground Control Station: What is required

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Manufacturer-Provided Equipment

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Operator-Provided Equipment

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Ground Control Station Placement, Orientation and Setup

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      GCS Connections

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Achieving RTK Positioning in DSS RTK Client Software

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Site Security

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  7. 7

    DSS

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Show Controller vs. Red Button

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Show Controller - Detail View

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Show Controller - Overview

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Show Controller - 2D View

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      Show Controller - 3D View

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Show Controller - Statistics

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Buttons (Commands)

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Red Button

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Alerts and Errors

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Readiness and Configuration

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Altitude, Speed, and Movement

    14. (Included in full purchase)

      Sensor and Hardware

    15. (Included in full purchase)

      Navigation and Positioning

    16. (Included in full purchase)

      Storage and Path Integrity

    17. (Included in full purchase)

      Communications and Operational Limits

    18. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    19. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  8. 8

    Site Selection

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Environmental Considerations

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Cold Weather and Battery Performance

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Magnetic Interference

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      GPS Signal Strength and Satellite Visibility

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      RF Interference

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Ground Risk Buffers and the Operational Area

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Site Surveys

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      DLS Site Survey Form

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Site Inspections

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Final Site Proposal

    14. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    15. (Included in full purchase)

      Operation Cancellation Policy

    16. (Included in full purchase)

      Swarm-Specific Risks

    17. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  9. 9

    Normal Procedures

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Site Setup

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Preflight Setup

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Hover Test

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Show

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Show End

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      Tear Down

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Knowledge Check

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Summary

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Quiz

  10. 10

    Emergency Procedures

    1. (Included in full purchase)

      Introduction

    2. (Included in full purchase)

      Standard Emergency Response

    3. (Included in full purchase)

      Emergency Framework

    4. (Included in full purchase)

      Show Forced Landing

    5. (Included in full purchase)

      Non-Critical Emergencies

    6. (Included in full purchase)

      UPS Failure

    7. (Included in full purchase)

      Primary Laptop Failure

    8. (Included in full purchase)

      Critical Emergencies and Drone Failure

    9. (Included in full purchase)

      Loss of RTK Corrections

    10. (Included in full purchase)

      C2 Lost Link

    11. (Included in full purchase)

      Fly Away

    12. (Included in full purchase)

      Secondary Laptop Failure

    13. (Included in full purchase)

      Equipment Failure

    14. (Included in full purchase)

      Summary