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Getting started with mountain climbing may seem intimidating, but with Julia's expert guidance you'll be up the summit faster than you could have ever expected. Learn all the skills and confidence needed to tackle the most daunting situations with ease. Pretty soon, a trip up to the mountains will be the best part of your week!

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The path to becoming an expert mountaineer and cliffhanger takes dedication and time, but if you put your mind to it, you'll have no problem becoming one of the best. What are you waiting for?

Curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome!

    • Join your local Drone Club (updated)
  • 2

    Module 1 | The Drone

    • 1.1 Intro / Safety

    • 1.2 Anatomy of a Drone

    • 1.3 What Drone Should I Buy?

    • 1.3.5 Beginner Drone options, Setup and Operation

    • 1.4 Camera Drone Unboxing / Setup

    • 1.5 DJI Flight Simulator

    • 1.5.2 How to Fly - Flight Training and Drills

    • 1.6 Intelligent Flight Modes
  • 3

    Module 2 | The Camera

    • 2.1 Best Camera Settings

    • 2.2 Exposure Tutorial - Daylight and Lowlight

    • 2.3 "Secret Sauce" Smooth Camera Settings

    • 2.4 Advanced Photo Modes

    • 2.5 DroneLapse
  • 4

    Module 3 | Bonus Material

    • 3.1 Maintenance - How to Deep Cycle DJI Smart Batteries (Important!)

    • 3.2 How to Travel with your Drone

    • 3.3 DJI App Auto Update Tip!

    • 3.4 Best Apps to use with Your Drone

    • 3.5 Drone Webinar Training!

About Your Instructor

Professional Drone Pilot

Chris Newman

Chris Newman is a passionate professional remote controlled aerial videographer/photographer. Seven years in film and cinematography helped as a foundation in his aerial career. His passion and drive leads to amazing, dynamic, and cinematic shots. Equipped with technical ability, he designs and maintains his own helicopters that can heft cameras up to the Red Epic. A sampling of his clients include: Subaru, Ford, Mazda, Bear Naked Granola, Devin Super Tramp, Bass Pro Shops, Corridor Digital, Mountain Dew, Monster Energy, Goal Zero, and Contour Camera. He has also recently filmed the aerials for a Robert Duvall Feature Film and for IMAX in Haiti.

Skills

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  • Rope Management

  • Cleaning Equipment

  • Common Mistakes

  • The Best Ways to Start

  • Emergency Procedures

  • How to Climb

Endorsements

CEO @ MFC

Cathy Wilson

This was the best course I've ever taken in my entire life.

NYT Bestselling Author

Manuel Werson

This is the only resource to level up my climbing game!

Classy Dame

Sidra Bathar

If you need a challenge, this is the course for you!

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Reviews

5 star rating

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Javier Galarza

It teaches the important thing you must know to fly. But, I will add some examples of shots like you mention in the webinar or maybe that is in another cour...

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It teaches the important thing you must know to fly. But, I will add some examples of shots like you mention in the webinar or maybe that is in another course, I don't know. Thanks for everything, it refresh my memory.

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5 star rating

The CineChopper Essentials Course is essential to a good ...

Douglas Stringer

Having a good foundation in any skill (photography, sUAV flying, etc.) is important for continued growth in the field, as well as a proper foundation for pos...

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Having a good foundation in any skill (photography, sUAV flying, etc.) is important for continued growth in the field, as well as a proper foundation for positive representation of your peers in this area. Along with knowledge of your drone and proper/safe operations comes the fun part-practice, practice, practice. This course by CineChopper Drone University is a must-have, must-do, primer and through it's 3 modules -- The Drone, The Camera and Bonus Materials gets you off to a good start in proper drone set-up, safety, operation, photo/video work and maintenance. I would highly recommend this course for the novice hobbyist and/or anyone interested in pursuing this field on a professional level. Thank you CCU for this excellent course.

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4 star rating

Got A Lot Out of It

Stephen Foster

After taking an on-line course and successfully passing my Part 107 Exam I was looking for more on how to better utilize my sUAS and improve the quality of m...

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After taking an on-line course and successfully passing my Part 107 Exam I was looking for more on how to better utilize my sUAS and improve the quality of my photos and videos. This Essentials Course fit the bill. I learned a lot about cinematography and how to use my drone. Worthwhile. Thanks.

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Bonus Material

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  • eBook

    Climbing 101

    $39 value

    All about how you can climb the tallest mountains in just over 3 months. A very popular eBook!

  • Free

    Advanced Support

    $100 value

    Get in touch with me on a weekly basis to go over how you're learning is progressing!

  • Forums

    Community Discussions

    Amazing Value!

    Join our climbing community and grow everyday through real interaction with fellow students!

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