Unlocking Confidence to Fly the Skies Safely

From Drone Unboxing to Take-Off

Excited about your new drone but feeling overwhelmed by the challenge of ensuring a safe and successful takeoff? You're not alone. Many people find the world of drone technology exciting yet scary when starting out.  

Don't let fear hold you back; let's unlock your full potential to soar into the thrilling world of drones!

Enroll in my free Drone Flying Fundamentals Course for a safe take-Off & quickly learn how to gain the knowledge & confidence you need to learn to fly safely from the start!

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Mini-Course Objectives

Perfect for beginners, this course provides the essential information you need to get flying quickly and safely with confidence

  • Understand the components and features of your drone

  • How to assemble your drone correctly and safely

  • Walk through of the DJI Fly application & safety settings

  • Recreational drone regulations, licensing & registration requirements

  • Plus drone safety guidelines, pre-flight checklist & lots of flight skills

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Course curriculum

In this mini-course, you'll dive into the exciting world of drones, with a focus on unboxing and understanding your new drone with essential information to get out to fly quickly and safely!

    1. Welcome Aboard

    2. Getting Around the Training Academy

    3. What's This Course About

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    1. Drone Foundations Overview

    2. Drone Components & Assembly

    3. Sign up for a DJI Account

    4. DJI Fly App Setup & Settings

    5. Drone Rules & Safety Essentials

    6. Learning Check ✅

    1. Drone Licensing Requirements

    2. Register Your Aircraft

    3. Label your Drone Equipment

    4. Drone (Aircraft) Insurance Policy

    5. Learning Check ✅

    1. Learn to Fly with Confidence

    2. How to Fly | Basic Flight Maneuvers

    3. Sharpen Your Drone Flight Skills

    4. Dr. Kim's | Learn to Fly Playlist

    5. Congrats & Next Steps

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    6. Learning Check ✅

    1. Drone Equipment Shopping List

    2. Drone Safety Tips

    3. Recreational Flight Checklist

    4. Beginner Drone Flight Skills

About this course

  • 24 lessons

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Let's fly together and take your skills to new heights

Dr. Kim Baldwin

Instructor Bio

I am Dr. Kim Baldwin, a marine ecologist and commercial drone pilot with over 20 years of experience conducting environmental field research and teaching in the Caribbean. As the Director of Marine Spatial Information Solutions (MarSIS), my mission is to empower individuals with the skills and tools to easily collect, understand, and create holistic geospatial information. Together, we can collaboratively develop practical solutions to effectively manage our environment.

Throughout my career, I have trained hundreds of individuals and large organizations across the Caribbean and California in safely flying drones, undertaking commercial operations, and implementing mapping and monitoring strategies. By equipping them with the necessary skills, they are able to collect, analyze, and widely share environmental information, ultimately improving collaborative environmental management.

Over the years, I have refined my stakeholder engagement and mapping techniques, and I am excited to teach you a straightforward approach that can be easily applied to any industry-specific environmental application. Whether you are an individual, organization, or industry, I am here to help you leverage technology and improve your approach to environmental management. Together, we can make a positive impact in our world!

Dr. Kim Baldwin

PhD, MSc, BSc, Drone Pilot & Geospatial Analysis Educator

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