Drones can be a very fun and exciting type of technology to use for fun or work, but things can easily go wrong without proper flight and safety instruction. Joy Factory Learning is here to make sure drones STAY joyful! Check out the ways we are having fun with drones.

Let FAA Commercial Drone Pilot and NYS Certified Teacher Danielle Alaimo guide you on your drone journey. Read all about our drone offerings.

Drone Flight Intro

This is a 90 min. intro to drone flight and safety. Students will learn the parts of a drone, their uses, and the FAA requirements for safe flight. They will take the FAA trust test online to obtain government permission to fly recreationally.

Then we fly and the fun begins! $75 (w/our drones) $50 (w/your drone).

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This 3-day workshop introduces kids to the exciting world of drones through a teacher led drone build as well as indoor and outdoor flying lessons. This approach allows the kids to gain a richer understanding of drone operation as well as all of the drone parts and components.

Day 1 – Drone theory, familiarization and building

Day 2 – Indoor Flight lessons and obstacle course races

Day 3 – Outdoor Flight lessons on multiple types of drones

Engineers
Juniors

This 1-hour session is for students who have already taken “Drone Flight Intro” to advance their piloting skills with more practice and obstacle course instruction and races. Students may take this class multiple times as it is designed to allow all levels to improve their skills. $50 (w/our drones) $30 (w/your drone)

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FAA Part 107 – Commercial Drone Pilot Test Prep Course

This cert allows the pilot to fly your drone for payment (photography, etc.)

After studying for and passing the Part 107 and several other FAA certification tests during her 10yr tenure with them, Danielle has developed a method of simplifying and sharing complex government training materials. Sign up for a test prep course to pass the FAA Part 107 (Commercial Drone Pilot Cert.) with Danielle. Classes can be in person or via zoom – your choice.

$350 per student – for 6 weekly (2hr) sessions + study materials

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