Prerequisites

• High school or university degree.
• Basic experience in the field of photography.
• Interests in the technological field.

Course Description

In recent times, we have witnessed more drones flying in the sky, and people, especially journalists, have shown increasing interest in them. They are not only concerned about how they fly but also about how to use them.
Since 2013, journalism has increasingly turned to using drones to provide more contextual options, such as size, capacity, and flexibility.
At present, drones are almost ready for flight, but is that all there is to it? No, because the number of drone users has significantly increased, and there is a growing concern about protecting this new industry from restrictions. Journalists, like hobbyists, need to be aware of the rules and safety procedures specific to this field.

Course Objective

By the end of this course, participants will:
• Follow checklists and safety procedures when using drones.
• Identify the rules for operating drones.
• Apply basic maintenance procedures.

Course Outline

• Controls for using drones:
- Pre-flight checklist for drones.
- Safety and regulations/guidelines.

• Simulating the drone flight:
- Best camera settings for aerial photography.
- Recommendations and how to choose the appropriate system.
- Identifying the best shots for storytelling.

• Basic maintenance procedures for safe operations:
- Maintain and store LIPO batteries.
- Achieving camera gimbal balance.
- Sensor calibration (compass).
- Replacing broken propellers.

Course Benefits

• A graduation certificate by Aljazeera Media institute.