Start flying a high-value drone operation in a few weeks.
How We Help
REALIZE ROI SOONER
We’ll help you identify and develop a high-potential initial use case, create a general operating manual and flight procedures, and ensure you have the tools you need so you can see results as soon as possible.
IMPROVE EFFICIENCY
From ground school training to advanced flight scenarios, our training partners will ensure that your flight crews receive standardized training, understand regulations, and are ready to get certified by your regulator.
CULTURE OF SAFETY
We’ll set you up with strong policies and procedures, thorough training, and comprehensive operational oversight to help you create a culture of safety across your entire drone program.
What’s Included:
Skyward’s Program Start package equips companies with the policies, equipment, software, and training they need to launch a drone program and achieve value quickly.
Part 107
Test Prep
Standard Operating
Procedures
Drone Kits &
Accessories
Drone Team
Training
Hands-on
Flight Training
Skyward
Subscription
Part 107 Test Prep
Our self-paced FAA Part 107 instruction is delivered in partnership with Drone Pilot Ground School and is accessible from anywhere online.
Standard Operating Procedures
Standard operating procedures compiled by Skyward’s aviation experts, customized to your business needs to minimize risk and maximize efficiency
Drone Kits & Accessories
Aircraft and essential supporting equipment to get you up and running in the field. Various models are available to support a variety of use cases, including DJI and Parrot.
Drone Team Training
Informational training sessions offered in-person or online to streamline the program launch and get your team up speed faster.
Hands-on Flight Training
Practical flight training sessions, supervised by Skyward’s drone experts, designed to get drone teams comfortable and confident as quickly as possible.
Skyward Subscription
Manage pilots, drones, flights, airspace access, and operational data with Skyward’s Aviation Management Platform, including the InFlight mobile app.
Program Start Timeline
Use Cases & Standard Operating Procedures
We’ll assess your company’s needs so we can customize training sessions for your industry and use cases. Our team will consult with you on your company’s standard operating procedures to ensure they are successfully implemented at your company – an essential component of your corporate culture of safety.
Drone Provisioning
Skyward will provide your team with best-in-class drone kits, including tablets and key accessories for field operations.
Self-Paced Part 107 Training
Prior to in-person training, your team will receive self-paced Part 107 instruction via Skyward partner Drone Pilot Ground School.
Introduction to the Skyward Platform
We’ll show you how to use the Skyward platform for airspace intelligence, fleet management, LAANC access, maintenance, and operational control.
Operator Training
Encourage safe operations with practical training on drone operations and regulations in a variety of scenarios. Skyward offers training in person, online, or a hybrid of both. And in-person training includes hands-on flight training with Skyward’s drone experts.
Three-day in-person training includes:
Day 1: Knowledge –
Safety, LAANC, Weather, Airspace, Emergencies, Skyward Software
Day 2: Knowledge & Flight Training –
Know Your Drone, Operational Planning, Data Capture, Flight Basics
Day 3: Knowledge & Flight Training –
Use Cases, Standard Operating Procedure Review, Skyward InFlight GCS
and Mobile App, Automated Flight Systems
Onsite, Remote Training or Both
Skyward’s expert consultants will meet you where you are, providing in-person or online training sessions to streamline the program launch.
In-person
Three-day training course – our most comprehensive training option, including classroom lectures and hands-on flight training
Hybrid
1.5 days online classroom lectures and 2 days hands-on flight training. Best for minimizing COVID-19 risk while delivering quality training.
Remote
1.5 days of fully online lecture sessions. Provides valuable skills for programs without the need for travel or face-to-face interaction, but lacks hands-on flight training.
