The drone training exercises in the below video might seem simple, but they do build on each other.

Mastering each of these movements will not only help you to become a more skilled drone pilot, but you’ll also be safer and better prepared for different emergency scenarios, and certainly a more professional pilot, one who could work with higher-paying clients or perhaps be the leader of your department’s drone team.

Personally, I still run through each of these exercises when flying a new drone and getting a feel for its weight and movement and how the sticks are responding.

The goal here is to have you develop a strong sense of directional awareness while flying.

These exercises will help you gain confidence with your movements as you work on your spatial awareness.