Drone flying lesson Leiden

A drone is a complex and expensive device. You probably know the movies of people who fly their brand new drone total loss during the first flight. Of course you don't want that! This flying lesson is for anyone who:

• is going to buy a drone
• wants to learn to fly a drone
• already has some experience with a drone but wants to fly more confidently
• needs a certificate for [pilot license A1, A2 or A3](trivia/drone rules-2021)

Locations

These flying lessons are given in the surroundings of Leiden. We always fly in a rural area. For the flying lesson we need space. In addition, you do not want to attract a crowd. At the bottom of this page you will find a map with all the locations.

Professional equipment

The lesson is flown with drones from DJI. You will fly with a DJI Mavic Pro or the DJI Mavic 2 pro. The lesson drones have a 'Dual Control System'. This dual control system allows the instructor to demonstrate maneuvers during the lesson but also to take control if things threaten to go wrong. Our fully certified instructors have extensive experience with drones but also in 'real' aviation.

Theory

You start with an explanation of the basics of drone flying. The instructor will answer the most important questions. How does a drone stay in the air? How does the control work? What are the rules for flying a drone? What is involved in the flight preparation? Of course you can also ask all your questions.

Practice

The lesson is tailored to the knowledge and experience of the student. Of course, it also depends on how long the lesson lasts. During a lesson, for example, the following will be covered:

• Building up the drone
• Starting up and calibrating
• Taking off and flying out
• Basic maneuvers, such as:  - flying straight ahead  - making flowing turns  - descending and landing

For lessons of 120 minutes or more, there is also time for:

• emergency situations (such as loss of GPS or video stream)
• Steering into the wind (with- and without GPS)
• Making a turn around an object
• Climbing and descending at speed
• using the camera

Do you already have a drone? Bring it along to the flying lesson! After the basics have been flown with the lesson drone, the rest of the Drone flying lesson can be flown with your own drone. This is the best way to refine your control of your own drone.

The lessons are given 1-on-1, so the instructor has all the time for you. Choose how long the lesson lasts. The minimum is 120 minutes. But the longer, the more instructive of course!

Included

• Use of our professional drone with dual controls
• As a souvenir, you'll get a selfie with you and the instructor, taken with the drone

Certificate & Pilot's License

As of 2021, a pilot's license is required if your drone weighs more than 250 grams. We prepare you in theory and practice for the new drone rules of 2021. You can take the online exam directly through us. If you pass, you will receive a certificate that allows you to apply for the license at the RDW. You can then apply for the license at the RDW, the costs for this (€ 10) you pay directly.

There are 2 types of exams you can take. Content and costs differ per category in which you want to fly:

• There is a flight certificate in which you can only fly in categories A1/A3. That is for drones from 250 to 500 grams with which you do not fly near people (A1). And for flying far outside of populated areas with a drone up to 25 kg (A3).
• The second option is a pilot's license for all categories A1, A2 and A3. If you want to fly closer to people with a drone up to 2 kg then you also need the category A2.