Drone Training certificate
FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate
APSA Flight Proficiency Certificate
Earning your Part 107 Remote Pilots Certificate is required by the FAA for all commercial drone operations. This course walks you through everything you need to know to pass the exam. 98% pass rate.
Drones can provide great marketing material but that is just the tip of the iceberg. Create and share 3D as-builts, maps and orthophotos to update your clients and document progress. Software included.
Our cutting-edge flight simulator teaches you how to fly. You’ll learn stick control, how to gauge distance and feel confident operating a drone before putting an actual aircraft at risk. Software and controller included.
There is more to infrared thermography than just taking a picture. It is critical to understand the science behind it to correctly interpret thermograms. Strengthen your credibility & set yourself apart with the ASNT SNT-TC-IA Level 1 Thermography Certificate.
Passing the Part 107 test is one thing but knowing how to maintain compliance is another. Learn about professional tools to request ATC authorization, airspace, drone-specific weather, and much more. All apps and online tools included.
Would you want someone to have a driver’s license with only a knowledge test? Then why is the Part 107 test enough for drones? Earn the the APSA flight proficiency certificate. The certification exam is given online with the simulator.
Red Tail Drone Academy is a veteran-owned academy that specializes in providing top-notch drone training and services. Our state-of-the-art simulators and expert instructors make it easy for you to join the drone revolution and elevate your skills. From obtaining a Part 107 License to mastering advanced flight skills with our APSA Flight Certification, we have a range of courses to suit your needs as a drone operator. We also offer 3D mapping, infrared thermal imagery, and compliance tools courses to ensure you have the knowledge and tools to operate safely and effectively. At Red Tail Drone Academy, we strive to help our students become competent, licensed drone pilots and make successful careers in the drone industry.
Red Tail Drone Academy's industry-specific training was exactly what I needed. The instructors were knowledgeable and experienced, and the hands-on training gave me the skills to use drones effectively in my job. I'm grateful for the training I received at Red Tail Drone Academy and would highly recommend their services to anyone in a similar field.
I signed up for Red Tail Drone Academy's beginner's course without prior experience. I was nervous, but the instructors made learning easy and enjoyable. Thanks to the hands-on training and state-of-the-art simulators at Red Tail Drone Academy, I'm a confident drone pilot. I would highly recommend Red Tail Drone Academy to anyone looking to learn about drones.
As a recreational drone pilot, I wanted to get my FAA certificate. I wasn't sure where to start, but Red Tail Drone Academy made the process easy. The instructors were knowledgeable and patient, and the state-of-the-art simulators gave me the hands-on experience I needed to succeed. I'm now a certified drone pilot thanks to Red Tail Drone Academy.
Anthony R. Elder is Co-Founder of Red Tail Drone Academy and Sports. He has been a FAA Certified Drone Pilot for over 8 years and is also CEO of AREA Imaging, a Real Estate Photography, Aerial Photography and Videography Company.
He has experience in Transmission and Distribution Drone Inspections and extensive experience with Aerial Orth mosaic 2D and 3D Mapping. In addition to working with Youth and Young Adults desiring to develop Drone knowledge and flying skills, he also as a Member of the 100 Black Men of Sacramento enjoys providing mentorship to Youth throughout the Greater Sacramento Region.
Retired USAFR Weapons Systems Specialist, Aerial Port Superintendent and Training instructor. Information Technology (I.T.) manager for the State of California. Distinguished Toastmaster, certified Cyber Security Expert, Vice President Sacramento ISSA and FAA certified Small Unmanned Aerial System pilot. Known to most as LT.
he has been associated with aviation most of his adult life. Currently a student pilot and resides in El Dorado Hills CA. His aviation backgrounds have led him to embrace the future of aeronautics in the form of piloting drones. He teaches both cyber security as well as drone piloting skills. As the co-founder of Red Tail Academy and Sports, his vision is to train drone pilots and prepare them to fly for private or government agencies. His goal is to connect pilots with their respective industry for gainful employment.
Sean Hassell is a Sacramento, California based photographer. Combining experience with passion, Sean sought out to capture moments and turn them into memories through his photography. With 26 years of service in both the Navy and the Army as an IT Analysis, his desire for capturing picturesque moments stems from not always having the ability to do so while at service. In recent years, Sean has been afforded the opportunity to turn his vision into a plan.
After years of freelancing in the field of drone Photography, Sean took the initiative to go back to school and study Photography. With this added on layer of both knowledge and experience he took the initiative to turn a hobby into a career, Sean is now a well sought after Photographer in the Sacramento region. As he continues on this journey, Sean seeks to continue to capture picturesque photos as well as turn his client’s visions into memories one snapshot at a time.
