Advanced UAS Cinematography Production Certification in Sacramento
If you’ve already mastered the basics of flying a drone, it may be time to elevate your skills and focus on capturing cinematic aerial footage. Whether you’re a content creator, freelance filmmaker, or drone enthusiast looking to expand your creative range, Dronitek’s Advanced UAS Cinematography Production Certification offers the hands-on experience you need.
This two-day, in-person training course held in Sacramento, California, is designed to give you real-world skills in aerial filming and editing—using your own equipment, guided by professional instructors.
Who This Course Is For
This certification is intended for drone operators who are comfortable flying and now want to focus on high-quality video production. If you’re interested in mastering camera setup, flight-based cinematography techniques, and professional editing workflows, this course is a perfect fit.
What You’ll Need
To participate, each student must bring:
- A consumer-grade drone equipped with a video camera
- A laptop computer suitable for video editing
- Adobe Premiere Pro installed (a free 7-day trial is available)
What You’ll Learn
Over two days, you’ll receive practical instruction and hands-on training covering the entire aerial video production process:
- Introduction to aerial cinematography
- Drone and camera equipment setup
- Shot composition and aerial maneuvering techniques
- Video capture practices and procedures
- Storyboarding and production planning
- On-location filming with your own drone
- Legal considerations including copyright and airspace/privacy regulations
- Editing and packaging your footage using Adobe Premiere Pro
- FAA rules and safe flying protocols
The course takes place at a facility that includes a large private outdoor flight area and an indoor editing lab, providing an immersive training environment. Upon completion, you’ll receive a graduation certificate from the Dronitek Drone Flight Academy.
Tuition and Enrollment
- Full tuition: $1,490
- Deposit option: Pay $300 now to reserve your spot, with the remaining balance due 14 days before the course date
Why Enroll?
- Learn directly from aerial cinematography professionals
- Gain practical skills through real-world filming and editing exercises
- Leave with polished footage and a professional workflow
- Get certified for your advanced drone video skills
This isn’t just another drone course—it’s a gateway to producing cinematic aerial content that stands out. Whether you’re working on passion projects or preparing for professional gigs, this training will give you the tools to create stunning, story-driven aerial videos.
If you’re serious about taking your drone cinematography to the next level, this is the course to do it.