Drone Classes in Miami Learn to Fly Like a Pro
Private, one-on-one drone classes in Miami with Matthew Hoyos, an FAA Part 107 certified pilot with a decade of professional flying. Whether you just unboxed your first drone or want your footage to look truly cinematic, every class is built around you.
Your Goals, Your Pace
Before we fly, I ask what you want to get out of your drone. Real estate shots, travel content, hyperlapses, or simply flying without the nerves. Then I shape the class in that direction.
Beginners get a solid foundation: setup, controls, safety and good habits. More advanced pilots go deeper into camera settings, D-Log, cinematic moves and hyperlapses. Either way, we spend our time in the air at open spots around Miami, learning by doing.
You will leave flying safely, confidently and with a clear workflow for getting the most out of your drone.
What You’ll Learn
Everything I use on professional shoots, adapted to your level and the drone you fly.
Setup and Pre-Flight
Get your drone set up right, from firmware and settings to the checks that happen before every flight.
Safe, Confident Flying
Smooth control, situational awareness and good habits from day one, so you fly with confidence, not nerves.
Photo and Video Functions
Every camera mode explained: resolution, frame rates, exposure and how to get the best image quality from your drone.
Shooting in D-Log
How and why to shoot a flat color profile for more dynamic range and a cinematic grade in post.
Hyperlapses
The full process behind my hyperlapses, from planning the move to capturing every frame.
Intelligent Flight Modes
The smart and automated features, what each one does best, and when to trust them.
Cinematic Moves
Techniques for the smooth reveals, orbits and tracking shots that make footage feel like a film.
Drone Rules and Airspace
FAA rules, airspace and local regulations explained in plain English, so you know where and how to fly legally.
Flight to Finished Edit
A simple, repeatable workflow that takes you from the flight all the way to a finished piece.
How It Works
Tell Me Your Goals
Send me your drone model, your experience and what you want to learn. I’ll shape the class around it.
We Fly
A hands-on, hourly session outdoors in Miami. You fly, I coach, and we capture real footage together.
We Edit
Optional studio session to turn your footage and photos into finished pieces, including hyperlapses.
Keep Growing
Come back for another class, or join the monthly mentorship and keep me in your corner.
Classes and Mentorship
Start with a single private class, add an editing session, or go all in with ongoing mentorship.
Private Class
A one-on-one session in the field, tailored to your level and goals.
- Setup, safety and confident flying
- Camera settings, D-Log and image quality
- Intelligent flight modes and cinematic moves
- Hyperlapse technique
- FAA rules in plain English
Drone Mentorship
For pilots who want to go beyond a one-off class and really dive deep into drone work.
- Recurring classes throughout the month
- We reconnect, review your work and build on it
- Direct line to me for questions, like having a mentor on speed dial
- Guidance on drone productions, gear and next steps
- Help pointing your drone work in the right direction
Editing Session
After we fly, we head to the studio and turn your footage into something you’re proud to share.
- Editing video and photos in Adobe, DaVinci Resolve or CapCut
- The complete hyperlapse editing process
- Color for D-Log footage
- Exporting for social, web and clients
Get in touch for rates and availability.
From Hobby to Profession
If you want to turn flying into paid work, I share what I’ve learned in a decade of professional drone production.
- Getting Your Part 107Tips and pointers for preparing for the FAA Part 107 remote pilot exam.
- Drone InsuranceWhat coverage to look for before you take on commercial jobs.
- Finding WorkThe different types of drone work out there and how to start landing clients.
Hyperlapse and Drone Reels
Two reels that show the techniques you’ll learn in class, from hyperlapses to cinematic aerial moves.
Hyperlapse Reel
Drone Video ReelBook Your Drone Class
Ready to level up your flying skills and take the quality of your footage to the next level? Reach out and book a class.