Drone Wolf

Grade Level(s): High School (9-12th Graders)

Date(s): October 14, 2023 - December 16, 2023

Location: Mostly Virtual (with in-person sessions at The Science House in Raleigh)

Cost: $250

Description:

Drone Wolf

Drone Wolf is a hybrid training course created to elevate your skills and prepare for real-world success with our simulation-based training course tailored for FAA Part 107 certification. The bulk of the course is an online, simulation-based training that develops hands-on flying skills and a practical application of knowledge.

You will be immersed in realistic scenarios where you will gain invaluable experience while developing critical decision-making abilities within a safe and controlled environment. The online program will sharpen your problem-solving skills, enhance your communication abilities, and refine your decision-making processes.

Once you've mastered the simulations, you will then learn how to fly in the real world. Check out the trailer for the simulation-based training we will use in Drone Wolf here.

Below is the schedule for this amazing opportunity.

  • Orientation (in-person)-Saturday, Oct. 14, 9:00 am-11:00 am
  • Foundation (Week 1)-Complete Online Oct. 14-Oct. 21, Self-Paced)
    • Introduction to Drones
  • Preflight Planning (Week 2)-Complete Online Oct. 21-Oct. 28, Self-Paced)
    • Operating Drones Safely
    • Wind Turbine Inspection
  • Airports and Airspace (Weeks 3-5)-Complete Online Oct. 28-Nov. 18, Self-Paced
    • Maps, Airport Operations
  • Weather (Weeks 6-7)-Complete Online Nov. 18-Dec. 2, Self-Paced
  • Loading and Performance (Week 8)-Complete Online, Dec. 2-Dec. 9, Self-Paced
  • Radio Communications (Week 9)-Complete Online, Dec. 9-Dec. 16, Self-Paced
  • Live Drone Flying (Week 10)-Saturdays, December 9th and 16th (9:00 am – 5:00 pm)
  • Other dates and times will be made available for Live Drone Flying

Other benefits include:

  • Knowledge and skills to fly drones and pass the FAA 107 course very confidently.
  • Phone app for studying all sections of the FAA 107 course.
  • Access to simulation software to learn how to fly drones.
  • In-person instruction and practice flying real drones.
  • Access to Course Instructor all 10 weeks via email or phone.

What you will need to take this course:

  • Wireless XBOX Controller
  • MINIMUM SYSTEM SPEC - The Rotor Pilot commercial drone simulation software uses the latest 3D engine technology and needs a reasonable spec PC to provide realistic visuals and a smooth flight experience. 
    • MS WINDOWS PC - The minimum recommended spec is: Windows 10 64bit OS, Intel i5 dual core CPU, NVidia 1050 graphics card (or equivalent), 4GB RAM plus internet connection (see below for VR support)
    • APPLE MAC - Rotor Pilot is also available for MAC and requires a system with a reasonable 3D graphics capability such as the latest iMacs. Due to the range of systems and graphics capabilities we recommend downloading and installing the free trial to evaluate performance on your own MAC.
    • VR HEADSETS (not required, but fun to use) - Rotor Pilot VR supports MS Windows PCs with Oculus Rift S, Oculus Quest 2 (with link to PC), HP Reverb and HTC (windows mixed reality & Steam VR). Your systems and it's graphics card must be of suitable performance to support VR applications (e.g. Nvidia RTX3060) check your graphics card manufacturer's website.

Contact(s): Jason Painter, jlpainte@ncsu.edu, 919-793-7452

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 11, 2023