FPV Crash Course Training: June 7- June 8

Date: June 7 - June 8, 2025

Location: Nunnelly, TN

Overview: FPV Crash Course

Learn the fundamentals of FPV drone piloting and field repairs in this two-day intensive course designed for first responders, tactical users, and preparedness-minded civilians. Training is held at Treadproof Academy. This course will give you the basic skills that you need for manual FPV piloting, scouting terrain, or just honing your flight skills.

Unlike FPV racing courses, this practical, mission-focused training is designed for real-world scenarios, not just sport. You’ll train alongside drone engineers, special forces veterans, and expert pilots to gain hands-on experience flying multiple drone platforms.

Beginner as well as skilled pilots can expect to increase experience in:

• Goggles down flight with multiple drone platforms

• Drone safety and emergency procedures

• Line of sight piloting and landing

• Drone components and repairs

• US Regulations

• Understanding of airspace

• FPV Drone Simulators

• Lithium-Polymer use, charging, and safety

Training Package Options:

2 Day Training + HOURGLASS Tactical Kit: $5500

• HOURGLASS-FPV Drone (RTF)

• Spare HOURGLASS-FPV Frame

• 5” FPV Drone

• Radiomaster Remote Control

• (2) Li-Po Batteries with Li Safe pouches

• Dual Battery Charger with adapters and extensions

• Analog Box Goggles

• External 5.8Ghz FPV monitor

• Spare Props and Motors

• 8mm Socket Screwdriver

• FPV Tool Kit, Soldering Iron, Wire

• All assembled inside a Condition 1 hard case

2 Day Training + FPV Starter Kit: $2500

• 5” FPV Drone

• Radiomaster Remote Control

• FPV Goggles

• Li-po batteries

• Battery Charger

• Spare Props

Details and Logistics:

Pricing includes all necessary equipment, and lunch on both days. Airfare and ground transportation to the training site not included.

On-site Lodging for June 6-8: Optional for $170

Lodging is bunkhouse style with shared kitchen, dining room and tv lounge. Students staying on-site are encouraged to arrive on the evening of June 6th for a cookout with the instructors.

• Friday and Saturday night lodging

• Meals for Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast and dinner, Sunday breakfast

• Lunches are already included with training package

Suggested Airports: 60 minutes from Treadproof Academy

• Nashville International Airport (BNA), 1 Terminal Drive, Nashville, TN 37214

Suggested Hotels:

• TN HWY 46 Exit of Off US HWY 40, Dickson TN

• Best Western, Dickson TN

• Comfort Inn, Dickson TN

• Econolodge, Centerville TN