Video & Content Creation

Drone Cinematography

Fly a camera, not just a drone

12 lessons4 modules9h 55m durationbeginner level

Instructor: StretchLearn Faculty

About this course

Learn to fly a camera, not just a drone. This course takes a complete beginner from first hover to delivering paid aerial B-roll, covering the reveal, orbit, and dronie moves, the 180-degree shutter rule with ND filters, legal certification in the US and Canada, and how aerial shots are cut into narrative and commercial edits. Every lesson is built around real gear (DJI Mini 4 Pro, Air 3, Mavic 3), real numbers, and a job-ready workflow.

Curriculum

Module 1: From Hover to Cinematic Control3 lessons

Your Drone Is a Flying Camera, Not a ToyPreview45m
Stick Control, Flight Modes, and the GPS Safety Net🔒50m
Pre-Flight Discipline and the Crash-Prevention Checklist🔒45m

Module 2: The Cinematic Move Library3 lessons

The Seven Foundational Moves🔒55m
Combining Moves and Coordinated Stick Work🔒50m
Matching the Move to the Story🔒45m

Module 3: Exposure, ND Filters, and Camera Settings3 lessons

The 180-Degree Shutter Rule and Why Aerials Need ND🔒50m
Choosing the Right ND Filter Strength🔒50m
Color Profiles, Resolution, and a Capture Pipeline🔒50m

Module 4: Legal Flight and Editing Aerials Into Story3 lessons

Getting Legal: FAA Part 107 and Transport Canada RPAS🔒55m
Planning a Legal, Safe Flight🔒50m
Editing Aerial B-Roll Into Narrative and Commercial Video🔒50m