Learn the basics as well as advanced skills from the same team that supports our Alta pilots every day.
All classes feature a fantastic instructor to student ratio (max 3 students to 1 instructor) ensuring we can cover the topics that matter most to you.*
We’re totally flexible. If you want to leave your Alta at home and use our demo model, we’ve got you covered.**
The drone landscape is constantly changing so our courses evolve to cover the most current Alta hardware and software.
*Cost is per student attending the class. For each student (up to three) increase the quantity you add to the cart.
**Refundable deposit may apply if you fly our aircraft during the class.
“Your training was invaluable for us in making the transition to the Alta ecosystem safely and much more quickly than we could have without your team’s support. Thank you!”
-Taylor Ellis, Alta Pilot
This class is 8 hours long, at Freefly, and includes Ground School and Flight Training.
Understanding your Freefly Alta and accessories
Radio selection and setup
LiPo Battery Selection, charging and safety
Synapse/PX4 overview
Alta App/QGroundControl
Payload planning
Pre flight inspections, processes and best practices
Deep dive into system tuning and analysis
Flight planning and execution
Alta maintenance and troubleshooting
Data Viewer tutorial
Preflight
Flying!
Confirm competent understanding of all controls
Confirm pilot is comfortable with basic takeoff and landings
Confirm pilot understands available methods to monitor flight pack voltage and when to land
Cover emergency situations and how to train for them and respond appropriately
Build time after subjects covered
The 2-day class includes everything from the 1-day class but adds an additional flying day. It covers more advanced flying topics.
Flying with Payloads
Basic overview of Mōvi camera build for aerial application
Demonstrated operational flight envelope limits
Complex and precision flight maneuvers (Dual Op) track a subject.
Understanding basic airspace concepts (Talk about Part 107)
Build time after subjects covered
Where is Freefly located?
We host training at our headquarters in scenic Woodinville, WA. Let us know if you need help with directions.
Freefly Systems
15540 Wood-Red RD NE
STE A800
Woodinville, WA 98072
When do I need to be there?
Class sessions run 9am-5pm on the day or days of your class (with an hour or so break for lunch at mid-day), so arriving promptly ensures the maximum time spent with our instructors.
We recommend flying in the day before, as Seattle traffic can cause unexpected delays.
Which airport is best?
There are a couple airports with easy access to Woodinville:
Seatac International Airport (SEA) is the closest major airport to Freefly.
Full selection of rental car options
Served by many major airlines
40-75 minutes travel to Freefly
Paine Field (PAE) is recently opened and is also near Freefly
Avis, Budget and Enterprise
Limited to Alaska and United flights
30-50 minutes travel to Freefly
Where can I stay?
There are a number of hotels close to Freefly headquarters:
Willows Lodge: Fancy but super close (2 min drive)
Hampton Inn & Suites: Chain hotel down the road (8-10 min drive)
McMenamins - Anderson School: Repurposed turn-of-the-century school property (8-10 min by car)
There are also many AirBnb hosts in Woodinville and surrounding areas (Bothell, Totem Lake, Redmond, Kirkland and Kenmore).
What should I bring?
Your Alta: If you have an Alta and want to fly it during the class, bring it! Unless you’ve changed your battery connectors, you don’t need to bring flight packs; just your Alta, radio and FPV gear (if you want to set up and use OSD).
A laptop: Great for Alta Pro QGroundControl mission planning or taking notes.
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