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[NP-ITDP_PV2-F] Introduction to Drone Piloting and Photo/Videography

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Area of interest
Video Editing & Production, Interactive & Digital Media

About Course

Course Objectives

Fascinated by those awesome photos taken from high vantage points in the air? Whether for personal content creation on social media, or for more commercial purposes, drone piloting is now accessible to all. More, it is fast changing the business and job landscape, making it one of the most sought-after skills to pick up today.

Course Description

A. Introduction to Drones (2 hrs) -Local Laws - Important Definitions / Terminology - Choosing your drone - Drone parts/functions - Drone settings - GO4 Applets - Applets/Guides used
B. Preparing your first flight (2 hrs) - Flight controls - Remote controller and setup - Camera/video setting - Planning your flight path - Different flight mode
C. Drone Piloting Practical (2 hrs) - Pre-flight preparation - Pre-flight checklist - Home point setting - Drone orientation vs radar map - Flying with GPS - Gimbal camera control - Photo/videography during flight - Maintenance/storage
D. Post Processing Practical (2 hrs) - Introduction to Post Processing - Introduction to Photoshop CC - Importing photo/video captured - Enhancing image colors - Cropping and resizing for sharing in social media

Course Structure

TPG course reference No.

TGS-2024042529

Introduction to Drone Piloting and Photo/Videography
Introduction to Drone Piloting and Photo/Videography (NP-ITDP_PV-F)
Elevate your skill set with knowledge of drones and their functions, settings and more. You’ll learn how to capture photos from high vantage points in the air, control the drone via hand gesture as well as basic photo and video editing skills to present an aerial video storyline. You’ll also be able to learn how to select and buy your first drone based on specifications.

Financial matters

Course fees payable (incl. GST & excl. supplementary fee)

Description Introduction to Drone Piloting and Photo/Videography Total course fee
Full Course fee $327.00 $327.00
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs for Singapore Citizen $38.10 $38.10
Enhanced Training Support for SMEs - SPR & LTVP+ $38.10 $38.10
SkillsFuture Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy for Singapore Citizen aged 40 and above $38.10 $38.10
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for Singapore Citizen Aged Below 40 $98.10 $98.10
SkillsFuture Baseline Funding for SPR/LTVP+ $98.10 $98.10

GST rate

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 9% GST rate.

Payment option

The payment needs to be made upon the application is submitted.

Allowed payment by

The course fee allows to be paid by:
SkillsFuture Credits (SFC);
Credit card (e-payment);
Debit card (e-payment);
PayNow (e-payment).

Refund and withdrawal policy

  • Please note that a 100% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted more than or equal to 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that a 50% refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted less than 14 days before the course start date.
  • Please note that no refund will be available if the withdrawal request is submitted on or after the course start date.

Course 
Schedule

Registration Period
19 Mar 2025 - 15 Apr 2025
Course Date
07 May 2025
Schedule Info
Duration: 1 day
Time: 9am to 6pm
Delivery Mode: Classroom
Venue: Ngee Ann Polytechnic

Schedule may subject to changes. Detailed timetable will only be release upon enrolment and nearer to course commencement date.
Mode of Training
Classroom
Venue
NGEE ANN POLYTECHNIC