StretchLearn Course
From first hover to paid aerial B-roll: the moves, the exposure craft, the license, and the edit.
Course Overview
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.
Learning Outcomes
Execute the seven core cinematic drone moves with smooth, gimbal-quality results
Calculate the correct ND filter and exposure to hold a cinematic 180-degree shutter angle
Pass the FAA Part 107 exam and register under Transport Canada RPAS rules
Plan a legal, safe flight using sectional charts, LAANC, and pre-flight checklists
Capture color-graded-ready aerial footage in D-Log, D-Cinelike, or HLG
Edit aerial B-roll into narrative and commercial sequences that hold viewer attention
Curriculum Preview
Preview the course structure, see how the modules build on one another, and understand the path this program is designed to take you through.
Master the drone as a flying camera platform: stick control, flight modes, camera fundamentals, and the safety habits that keep $1,000 of gear in the air.
Build a repertoire of the seven foundational aerial moves, learn how to combine them, and understand which shots tell which stories.
Lock cinematic motion blur with the 180-degree shutter rule, choose the right ND filter, and configure a color-graded-ready capture pipeline.
Get certified under FAA and Transport Canada rules, plan legal flights, and cut your aerial B-roll into narrative and commercial sequences.
Built for Application
This program is designed around progression: focused lessons, structured modules, applied resources, assessments, and a course rhythm that turns information into usable capability.