Drone Cinematography in San Diego
From Toys to Full-Fledged Career - get ready to test for your certified amateur drone pilot's license
Summer drone training program for teens located on a university campus in San Diego
Program Highlights
Residential Price: $4,498 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Extended Commuter Price: $3,398 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Commuter Price: $2,798 USD (+ supplemental fees)
Late July: July 25-August 6, 2021
University of San Diego
San Diego, CA
Course Overview
Drones are being sold in record numbers and taking to the skies. The FAA estimates that there would be more than 2 million drones registered by the end of 2019 in the US.
But did you know that in 2020, you have to be certified as an amateur or professional to legally fly a drone? If you have a passion for STEM and media, sign up for the Summer Springboard drone cinematography course for teens and ultimately receive your drone pilot’s license and proper certification so that you can fly safely and legally.
Excursions at University of San Diego – students will visit a local drone delivery testing facility or drone research center.
Meet your instructor
Brandon Murphy, MBA
Drone Cinematography
Brandon Murphy has worked with small businesses and Fortune 8 companies for over 13 years, bringing a wide range of expertise to RJ Films.
Learn moreTopics you'll explore
Hands-On Learning
The drone market is changing and growing at a rapid pace. During this program, you will gain experience with actual flight operations and maneuverability in an open field, as well as discover the impact drones are having on film. With the technical capabilities and high quality of video, drones are an excellent tool for filming and taking video. Each student will have access to their own Tello, a mini drone that makes flying fun and easy.
Career Exploration
What started as a fun hobby is now one of the fastest growing industries. Gain hands-on drone operations experience and work with a professional drone pilot to learn skills used at large companies such as Amazon, UPS and AT&T. In fact, Amazon Amazon plans to deploy 450,000 drones by 2020! Test flights are already being conducted by Amazon in the US and in the UK. Excursions may include a drone delivery testing facility or drone research center.
