LEARN TO FLY
A DRONE
- Two Separate Sessions — Standard Drone or FPV
- One-to-One Beginner Training
- All Equipment Provided
1-to-1
60 Minutes
Somerset • Bristol
From £65
Why People Love This
Flying a drone is nothing like watching videos online.
Experience the excitement of taking control of a drone yourself while learning in a relaxed one-to-one environment. Whether you're completely new to drones or considering buying one, this session gives you the confidence to get started.
Choose Your Session
Two separate lessons.
Pick where you start.
The Standard Drone session and the FPV session are taught separately. Every beginner starts with the Standard session first — FPV is never taught on a first lesson. If you want to progress into FPV afterwards, that's your next session.
Session 1 — Beginners start here
Standard Drone
Line-of-sight flying with a standard remote. Calm, confident, and the right foundation for everyone.
- 01Introduction to drones
- 02Basic flight controls
- 03Safe take-off & landing
- 04Confident hovering
- 05Smooth cinematic movement
- 06Standard remote controller
- 07Basic camera movements
- 08Common beginner mistakes
- 09Drone safety & the rules
- 10Questions and answers
Session 2 — Ready for the next step
FPV Flying
Fly first-person through DJI FPV goggles once you're comfortable on the standard drone. Booked as a separate session.
- 01What FPV actually feels like
- 02Flying through the goggles
- 03Motion Controller basics
- 04FPV Remote Controller basics
- 05Building spatial awareness
- 06Smooth line & angle control
- 07Safe FPV take-off & landing
- 08Confidence at low speed
- 09FPV safety & etiquette
- 10Questions and answers
Who This Is For
Perfect For
Complete beginners
Never touched a drone before? Perfect. We start from zero with patient, hands-on tuition.
Thinking about buying a drone
Try before you invest. Get honest guidance on what suits you, without the sales pitch.
Content creators
Add cinematic aerial and FPV shots to your work with confidence and control.
Curious about FPV flying
Feel what it's really like to fly in first person through DJI's FPV goggles.
What's Included
Everything
you need.
Just turn up. Every session comes fully equipped with professional DJI gear so you can focus on flying.
- Drone provided
- Controller provided
- FPV goggles (FPV session)
- FPV remote (FPV session)
- One-to-one tuition
- 60 minute session
- Relaxed, beginner pace
- Honest buying advice
Why Retreat Drone Services
Built for beginners.
Delivered like a pro.
Patient one-to-one training
Your session, your pace. No group pressure, no rushing.
Professional equipment
Latest DJI Avata 2 with goggles and both controllers.
No experience required
We start from the very first take-off.
Learn at your own pace
Take breaks, ask anything, fly as much as you like.
Based in Somerset
Rooted locally, familiar with the best flying spots.
Flexible locations
Somerset and Bristol area — we'll find the right space.
FAQ
Questions,
answered.
Book Now
Ready to fly your
first drone?
Send a quick enquiry and I'll be in touch to discuss dates, locations and anything you'd like to know.