Drone Training in Florida

1,500+ PILOTS TRAINED, CUSTOMERS RATE 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARS

Terry couldn’t have been any better. He was excellent. Took his time with me, showed me everything I asked for. I would recommend Terry to anyone that wanted a clear understanding of drone flying. What a great day.

Ralph C

I had my flight training with Terry yesterday. It was outstanding. I learned so much. Terry is an excellent instructor. His knowledge and experience from being a military helicopter pilot and a current airline pilot provides him with expertise that is priceless. Terry is a very hands-on instructor and answers all questions. I feel more confident and learned so much. I highly recommend that everyone in his area take his class.

Donald K

First: The training was much more fun and easy than I expected. This was absolutely due to my instructor, Andy Allocco. Andy is a very gifted instructor. He easily took the extra time to make sure I understood the training. I have no doubts that I chose the correct school for my drone training.

Clyde A

Book a Drone Training Class in Cape Coral, FL

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Instructor: Terry Clunk

Terry Clunk is a licensed airline pilot and CFI, holds an ATP certificate and an MBS in Aviation Safety, and served in the Army as a helicopter pilot and instructor. Owner of Aerial Perspectives, he works with clients like Fox News. Terry has over 2,000 flight hours on a wide variety of DJI and Yuneec drone models. Terry’s drone work includes cinematography production, editing, real estate, high rise building inspection, and mapping. He enjoys teaching and promoting safety to keep the drone industry going strong and can train you on his DJI Phantom 4 Pro or Mavic 2 Pro or on any DJI drone that you bring.

Training Location

Cape Coral Drone Training Florida
Terry trains students at SE 18th Ave, Cape Coral, Florida 33990

Browse Available Dates

Here’s how it works — Use the buttons below to browse Terry’s availability and to select a date and time for your training. We’ll ask some additional questions and will then follow-up with you to confirm that your class has been booked.

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If you need to pay by check, by purchase order, wish to buy drone training as a gift to someone else, or have any other questions, please send an email to training@uavcoach.com or call us at (888) 626-9052

Book a Drone Training Class in Miami Beach, FL

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Instructor: Andy Allocco

Andy Allocco holds an FAA commercial pilot’s license for helicopters and airplanes, is a squadron commander of a 58-member unit in the Civil Air Patrol/USAF Auxiliary and was recently appointed to UAV Director of training, integration, and implementation for Civil Air Patrol’s Florida Wing. He also runs Birddog Drones, Inc., a drone services company, leveraging his work in real estate and construction. A former law enforcement officer, investigator and instructor, he attended the University of Florida and University of Miami, Florida. Andrew enjoys seeing students’ faces when they take the controls of a drone and experience a sense of freedom. He can train you on his DJI Phantom 3 or on any DJI drone that you bring.

Training Location

Miami Beach Drone Training Florida
Andy trains students at Haulover Beach Park, 10800 Collins Ave, Miami Beach, FL 33154

Browse Available Dates

Here’s how it works — Use the buttons below to browse Andy’s availability and to select a date and time for your training. We’ll ask some additional questions and will then follow-up with you to confirm that your class has been booked.

Book a class for 1 person
Book a class for 2 people
Book a class for 3 people
If you need to pay by check, by purchase order, wish to buy drone training as a gift to someone else, or have any other questions, please send an email to training@uavcoach.com or call us at (888) 626-9052

Frequently Asked

Questions

Can I book a group of 4 or more?

Yes — we’re happy to chat with your group about training options.  Email training@uavcoach.com or call us at (888) 626-9052

What kind of drone will I get to fly?

Our coaches train with DJI equipment — you’ll be flying either a DJI Mavic, DJI Phantom, or DJI Inspire model. If you have questions about the best professional drone models, we’re happy to help.

Can I bring my own drone?

Yes — many of our students prefer to fly with their own equipment. We’ll ask you to make sure that your firmware is up-to-date, to fully charge your transmitter, phone/tablet and to bring extra batteries. We’ll also ask that you’ve registered your drone through the FAADroneZone portal.

Do I need to be FAA Part 107 certified?

No — our instructors are certified and insured under our company policy, so you don’t have to be. If you’re interested in becoming a certified drone pilot, check out our FAA certification guide. We’d love to help you study!

What about inclement weather?

We won’t make you fly in the rain! We’ll work with you and your local flight instructor to reschedule.

Are you insured?

Yes — we hold an insurance policy that covers up to $1 million in liability during the course of your training class. If you bring your own drone to the training, while we would not insure any damage to the drone itself, our liability policy still covers you.

Is this training class right for me?

Our students come from a wide variety of backgrounds and industries. If you’re looking to go deep into the DJI Go 4 or DJI Fly app, explore intelligent flight modes and fail-safe settings and to really understand what to do before, during, and after your flight to not only fly safely but to comply with the regulations, then yes, we’d love to see you book time with us.

What's your cancellation policy?

Your flight training is 100% refundable if you cancel at least 3 days before your training date and 50% refundable if you cancel 2 days or less prior to your training date.

Is this a test prep class for the FAA Part 107 drone exam?

No — this is a hands-on drone flight class. If you want to get FAA-certified, check out our industry-leading Part 107 online test prep and training course.

Can I buy a class for someone as a gift?

Absolutely! Please email training@uavcoach.com or call us at (888) 626-9052

training is TAILORED TO YOUR
SKILL LEVEL AND GOALS

DURING A TYPICAL session YOU WILL:

  • Meet with an expert and friendly instructor in a convenient outdoor location, like a park or athletic field
  • Learn on a popular DJI drone model provided by the instructor
  • Have 30-45 minutes of hands-on flying time to master orientation, basic flight maneuvers and more advanced flight skills
  • Walk through the DJI Go 4 or DJI Fly app
  • Learn how to handle obstacles such as lost GPS, low battery charge or emergencies
  • Practice flying under various intelligent flight modes
  • Capture photo and video at your flight location
  • Understand best practices of being a safe drone pilot
  • Ask questions about regulations, software, flight operations management, and more
See Sample Class Outline

Does your team need hands-on drone training?

We work with companies and organizations

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An engineering team of four from Amgen needed to survey vertical structures. We set up a custom drone training with one of our Los Angeles instructors.

Southeastern Building Corporation wanted to use drones to capture aerial images of their residential and commercial construction projects. Our Nashville drone instructor trained two of their employees.

The Rutherford County GIS Department needed to survey land and infrastructure for things like development projects and flood zones. Our Nashville instructor trained three of their team members.

Fort Valley State University wanted to train 10 graduate students in their Engineering Technology Department to conduct research projects with their DJI Phantom. We built a half-day custom training with two instructors and two drones.

1,500+ PILOTS TRAINED, CUSTOMERS RATE 4.9 OUT OF 5 STARs

My husband, son, and I took a private drone lesson with Terry and he was fantastic. Terry met us all at our own levels, as our son is much more technologically inclined than my husband and I. We have been flying our drone for a couple of months and right away found value in Mr. Clunk’s class-we were breaking a lot of laws! We plan to take further classes with Mr. Clunk.

Kristin H

The UAV training was very helpful and enjoyable. Andy did a great job covering a broad range of information (from the very start of the preflight inspection of the drone and our operating location all the way to the more detailed functions capable with the specific drone I utilize). It was a great opportunity to put the information I learned from the Drone Pilot Ground School course into practice, develop my skills and confidence of operating the drone, and provided the opportunity to ask several questions. Andy did an excellent job. He went above and beyond in my opinion and was a pleasure to work with. I would highly recommend Andy to anyone thinking of taking drone training.

Shaun H

Had a great time. Terry is a fantastic coach and instructor. Extremely smart, experienced and willing to answer any and all questions. I learned a ton and walked away with valuable insights and reference materials and websites to help me along my journey.

Pete C

PRICING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND GROUPS

1 PERSON

$ 285
  • 2 hours

GROUP OF 2

$ 470
  • 2.5 hours

GROUP OF 3

$ 585
  • 3 hours

Flying Your Drone In Florida

Before your training class, it might be helpful to familiarize yourself with the drone laws in Florida.

 

If you are flying a drone for fun, you are considered a ‘recreational’ pilot and should be following the Recreational Flyers & Modeler Community-Based Organizations rules.

You’ll need to complete The Recreational UAS Safety Test (TRUST), register your drone, and understand where you can and cannot fly.

 

If you are flying a drone for ‘commercial’ purposes, you’ll need to get your FAA drone pilot certificate. This takes about 15-20 hours of studying and requires you to pass a 60-question multiple-choice exam. Here’s more information about how to get your drone pilot license.

 

And for fun, here’s a list of the best places to fly your drone in Jacksonville, Miami, Orlando, and Tampa. Blue skies and safe flying out there!

 

Drone Training Florida

Drone Flight Training

At a Glance

Training Sessions from 2-3 Hrs

Individual or small group sessions typically start at 2 hours and go up to 3 hours with a larger group — this lets each student get plenty of hands-on 'stick time.'

FAA-Certified Part 107 Pilots

Our instructors are professional, experienced and friendly. All are FAA-certified as Remote Pilots and many have military and commercial aviation experience.

Flight Ops & Intelligent Flight Modes

Take your knowledge to the next level with flight operations apps, pre-flight and post-flight checklists, intelligent flight modes and more.

DJI Equipment & Software

We use popular DJI models to teach you the ins and outs of both the drone hardware and the flight software — transferable knowledge if you're already flying or plan to fly a DJI system.

Multirotor Flight Proficiency

Gain confidence, learn how to handle emergencies and feel in control of the drone. Practice flying both basic and advanced maneuvers.

Regulatory Compliance & Safety

Learn the rules about where and when you’re allowed to fly and stay smart, safe and compliant.