Online Short Course · Drone Photography

Get Into Drone Photography.

If you have a drone sitting in a cupboard, or you are still picking one out, this course is where the good shots begin. You learn safe flying, camera settings, light and editing, online at your own pace.

From $15per week, flexible plan
12 hoursof guided study
Lifetimecourse access
1 business daymarking turnaround
Anytimestart today, fully online
At a Glance

Course Snapshot

Study AreaPhotography
LevelBeginner friendly, all levels
Study Hours12 study hours
AccessLifetime, available worldwide
Study ModeFully online, start anytime
AssessmentMultiple choice and video assignments
PaymentsFrom $15 a week
Comes with
  • 7-day money back guarantee
  • Interest-free weekly plan, no credit check
  • Marking within 1 business day
  • CPD endorsed with a Credly digital badge
Who It’s For

Why Do This Course

Start From Scratch

No experience needed. You are walked through the basics: how to fly safely, what the controls do, and how to line up a shot from the air. Beginner drone or a top-end one, the course works with what you have.

Upskill Your Photography

Already shooting? Add the aerial side. Shutter speed, ISO, the exposure triangle, filters and white balance, then editing made for drone shots. Go from happy snaps to images people stop and look at.

Study Around Your Life

Twelve study hours, your own pace, no deadlines. Assessments can be retaken as many times as you need, and marking comes back within one business day. Lifetime access, so the material is there whenever you want it.

Where The Skills Fit

Where These Skills Could Take You

Aerial images are wanted anywhere there is something big to show: landscapes, buildings, events and cinematic video. The work is easy to picture: planning the flight, reading the light, then editing the best frames at home.

Drone Photographer

Flying and shooting landscapes, buildings and events. Safe flying, camera settings and editing get used every time you go up.

Freelance Photographer

Some people build their own photography business. Aerial shots and editing widen what you can offer.

Event Or Wedding Photographer

Wide shots of the venue and the whole group. Composition and light matter when the day moves fast.

Travel Photographer

Coastlines, ranges and towns from above, wherever you happen to be.

Stock Photographer

Building up a library of aerial images. Resolution and image quality are covered in the course.

Roles where these skills are useful, not promised outcomes. Every role is different, and some need more study or experience.

The Course

What You'll Learn

Twelve topics, from your first flight to camera settings and image quality.

01
Getting Your Drone In The Air
The gear, the controls, and how to fly it safely.
Introduction to Drone Photography
Our Recommended Drone Equipment
Drone Tips
Drone Demo
02
How Your Camera Works
The settings behind a sharp, well-lit shot.
Camera Anatomy
How Does a Camera Work
Shutter Speed
ISO
Exposure Triangle
03
Light And Image Quality
Getting colour, light and detail right in the air.
Lights & Filters
White Balance
Photo Resolution & Quality
Included

What You’ll Get

In the Course

  • Twelve topics, flying, camera settings, light and image quality
  • Video sessions on demand, step-by-step modules, start anytime
  • Drone demo and gear tips, recommended equipment for any budget
  • Editing for drone shots, composition, lighting and software

As a Student

  • One-on-one mentor support, a real-world mentor with industry experience
  • Tutor help by phone and email, Monday to Friday, plus live chat 7 days a week
  • Marking within 1 business day, with assessments you can retake
  • Lifetime access, available worldwide, no study deadline
Why This One

What Makes It Different

Here is what stands out in this course.

01
Built For Every Level

Complete beginners get the fundamentals: safe flying, flight controls and first aerial shots. If you already fly, you go deeper into composition, light and editing.

02
The Camera, Not Just The Drone

Camera anatomy, how a camera works, shutter speed, ISO and the exposure triangle. Then lights and filters, white balance, and photo resolution and quality.

03
Editing Is Part Of It

Composition, lighting and editing made for drone shots. You learn the software side too, for striking images and cinematic video.

04
Lifetime Access, No Deadline

Your access never runs out, anywhere in the world. Work through it when you have time, then come back before your next flight.

The Credentials

What You'll Earn

SHORT COURSE

Drone Photography

Course Completion Acknowledgement · Online Courses Australia

A Short-Form Credential

Finish the course and you receive the college's Course Completion Acknowledgement, plus a short-form credential for Drone Photography.

CPD Points Employers Recognise

The course is fully CPD endorsed. Completing it gives you CPD points, with the evidence on your completion acknowledgement.

A Credly Digital Badge

A digital badge issued by Credly, ready to share wherever you want to show it.

Getting Started

How It Works

Step one

Ask About the Course

Send an enquiry and a course advisor gets back to you with the course guide, current pricing and straight answers on whether it fits.

Step two

Enrol When You're Ready

Start anytime with instant access. Choose the interest-free weekly plan with no credit check, pay in four with Afterpay or Latitude Pay, or pay upfront in one payment.

Step three

Study At Your Own Pace

Work through the video sessions when it suits you, with your mentor and tutors behind you. Marking comes back within one business day, and you can retake assessments.

Step four

Finish With Your Credential

Complete the course and receive your Course Completion Acknowledgement, CPD points and a Credly digital badge.

The Investment

How to Get Started

$15 / week
Interest-free weekly plan with no credit check, pay in four with Afterpay or Latitude Pay, or pay upfront in one payment.
Interest-free weekly plan, no credit check
7-day money back guarantee
Lifetime access included
Start anytime with instant access
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Good to Know

Common Questions

Do I need any experience?

None needed. The course takes complete beginners through the fundamentals: safe flying, flight controls, and your first aerial shots.

Does it matter what drone I have?

No. The course works with a beginner-friendly drone or a professional-grade model. You also get a guide to recommended equipment if you are still choosing.

How long does the course take?

Around 12 study hours, at your own pace. Access is lifetime, so there is no deadline. You can come back to the material after you finish.

What does it cost each week?

The weekly plan is $15 a week, interest-free with no credit check. Enquire for the full payment options, including pay in four and upfront.

How are assessments done?

Multiple choice questions and video assignments, built to help you understand rather than test you against the clock. Retake them as many times as you need, and marking comes back within one business day.

What support do I get?

A one-on-one mentor with industry experience, tutor help by email or phone Monday to Friday, and live chat 7 days a week.

Is this course accredited?

It is CPD endorsed, which is accreditation for professional development: you finish with CPD points employers recognise, plus a Credly digital badge. It is not a nationally recognised qualification. That is a different thing, and photography work is judged on your images.

Can I get my money back if it is not for me?

Yes. There is a 7-day cooling-off period. You can switch to another course or get your money back.

Delivered By

About the College

This course is delivered by Online Courses Australia, an online training provider. Its courses are designed with employers and industry experts.

The college is CPD endorsed and issues Credly digital badges with its completion acknowledgements. Lessons run as step-by-step video modules, not dense textbooks. Support runs through one-on-one mentoring, tutor help by phone and email on weekdays, and live chat seven days a week.

CPD endorsed providerCredly digital badgesIndustry-designed coursesLive chat 7 days a week
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The drone lifts, the light is right, and the shot on your screen is the one everybody stops to look at.

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