2 daysDuration
5–10Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview
About this course
India has a huge appetite for aerial imagery, from film units to wedding studios, tourism and real estate. This course teaches you to plan a shoot, set the camera, fly smooth cinematic moves and finish the footage.
| Format | Theory plus two practical sessions |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Certificate | IDA certificate of completion in aerial shooting (foundations) |
| Fees | On request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates. |
Who it is for
Is this course right for you?
- Photographers and filmmakers
- Wedding, event and real estate studios
- Tourism and content creators
- Production assistants and editors
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Know the rules, permissions and privacy points for aerial media
- Plan a shoot with storyboard, shot list and location scout
- Choose cameras and filters and set exposure, frame rate and resolution
- Fly reveals, tracking shots, orbits and parallax moves
- Work with a camera operator
- Manage, back up and lightly edit and grade footage
Syllabus
What the course covers
Module 01
Principles of aerial imaging
- Composition and light
- Exposure triangle
- Shot types
- Rules, permits and privacy
Module 02
Planning
- Creative brief and storyboard
- Equipment selection and ND/PL filters
- Location scouting and permissions
Module 03
Equipment
- Sensors, resolution and frame rates
- Codecs and log footage
- White balance
- Gimbals and filters
Module 04
Cinematic flying
- Reveals, parallax, tracking, orbits and fly-throughs
- Precise control
- Working with an operator
Module 05
Post-production
- Footage management and backup
- RAW photo workflow
- Basic editing and grading
Practical content
Hands-on training
- Part 1: drone and camera set-up, camera settings, filters and checks
- Part 2: planned shots and cinematic manoeuvres
Assessment
How you are assessed
- Participation
- A simple shoot plan with a shot list
- Set-up and basic cinematic manoeuvres
- Understanding of editing workflow
Prerequisites
Before you join
- Valid remote pilot certificate or IDA Foundation enrolment
- Age 18+
India context
What to know in India
- Shooting at monuments, near airports and in security-sensitive areas needs permission; plan permits early
Drone rules in India are issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and managed through the Digital Sky platform. They change from time to time, so IDA admissions confirms the current requirement for your category and operation at enrolment.
Careers
Roles this course supports
Aerial cinematographerReal estate shooterContent creator
Certification
What you receive
IDA certificate of completion in aerial shooting (foundations). Certificates are issued by International Drone Academy, part of World Skill University and powered by AIESF and WSSH Australia. Where a regulator licence or permission is also required, IDA explains the steps at enrolment.
Questions
Frequently asked
Will I learn editing?
You learn the basic workflow: sorting, cutting and grading. Advanced post-production is not covered.
Where and when does it run?
Batch dates and academy locations change through the year. Send an enquiry and admissions will share the next start dates for your city.
How do I enrol?
Use the enquiry form on this page, or email admin@internationaldroneacademy.org.
