StretchLearn Course

Fly Legal, Shoot Cinematic, Land Safe

A beginner-to-confident pilot course covering regulations, technique, and real-world operations

Beginner9 hrSelf PacedRegistered

Course Overview

What this course is designed to develop

This course walks you through every stage of becoming a competent recreational or commercial drone pilot. You will master preflight procedures, decode sectional charts and LAANC airspace authorisations, dial in camera and gimbal settings for smooth aerial video, and build the battery and landing discipline that keeps every flight safe. By the end you will have the knowledge to pass the Part 107 (USA) or Transport Canada Basic RPAS exam and fly confidently in real-world conditions.

Learning Outcomes

What the learner should be able to understand, build, or execute.

Complete a thorough preflight inspection and controller setup before every flight

Identify controlled and restricted airspace using sectional charts, B4UFLY, and the DroneZone portal

Apply Part 107 and Transport Canada Basic RPAS exam knowledge to pass the written test

Configure ISO, shutter speed, white balance, and ND filters for sharp aerial video

Manage LiPo battery cycles, storage voltage, and safe charging to extend pack life

Select safe landing zones and execute emergency procedures including Return-to-Home overrides

Curriculum Preview

Inside the curriculum: a structured path from fundamentals to execution.

Preview the course structure, see how the modules build on one another, and understand the path this program is designed to take you through.

Module 1

Module 1: Controller Setup, Hardware, and Preflight

Understand your drone's components, configure the controller and app correctly, and build a repeatable preflight checklist that catches problems before takeoff.

3 lessons

Anatomy of a Consumer DroneContent · 45 min

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Controller Configuration and App SetupContent · 45 min

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Building a Repeatable Preflight ChecklistContent · 45 min

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Module 2

Module 2: Airspace, Regulations, and Exam Preparation

Decode the USA Part 107 and Canadian Transport Canada Basic RPAS regulatory frameworks, read airspace maps, obtain LAANC authorisations, and build the exam knowledge to pass your written test.

3 lessons

Understanding Airspace Classes and ChartsContent · 45 min

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Part 107 and Transport Canada RPAS Exam OverviewContent · 45 min

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LAANC Authorisations and Flying Near AirportsContent · 45 min

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Module 3

Module 3: Aerial Camera Settings and Cinematic Technique

Configure ISO, shutter speed, aperture, white balance, and ND filters for professional aerial footage, and apply movement principles that separate cinematic from amateur video.

3 lessons

Manual Camera Settings for Aerial VideoContent · 45 min

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Cinematic Drone Movement PatternsContent · 45 min

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Composition and Lighting for Aerial PhotographyContent · 45 min

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Module 4

Module 4: Battery Management, Safe Operations, and Emergency Procedures

Maximise LiPo battery lifespan with correct charging and storage protocols, identify safe landing zones in varied environments, and execute Return-to-Home overrides and emergency landings confidently.

3 lessons

LiPo Battery Science and Lifecycle ManagementContent · 45 min

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Identifying Safe Landing Zones in the FieldContent · 45 min

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Emergency Procedures and Return-to-Home MasteryContent · 45 min

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Built for Application

A complete learning path, not a one-off inspiration hit.

This program is designed around progression: focused lessons, structured modules, applied resources, assessments, and a course rhythm that turns information into usable capability.

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