NGM Academy
Free, practical resources for understanding drones, flying safely, creating better media and exploring the technology behind aerial operations. Built by NGM for pilots, creators, students, and educators.
Understand what you're flying before you fly it. Anatomy, physics, safety, and the components that make modern UAVs work.
Start Pillar 01 →Hands-on flight fundamentals. Preflight discipline, first-flight nerves, reading conditions, and the mistakes we've all made so you don't have to.
Start Pillar 02 →Recreational and commercial certification, TRUST, Part 107, Remote ID. Study guides, FAQ, and current airspace guidance — updated as the rules move.
Start Pillar 03 →The shots that make aerial footage feel like film — planned camera movement, composition, and how to think in sequences instead of clips.
Start Pillar 04 →The technical foundation — exposure, lighting, frame rate, ISO — that separates casual footage from professional deliverables, whether you're aerial or on the ground.
Start Pillar 05 →For classrooms, workshops, and self-directed learners: the science, math, engineering, and creative technology behind drones and aerial media.
Start Pillar 06 →A recommended progression for anyone who wants to become a certified, skilled, career-ready drone pilot. Each step points into the pillars above.
NGM Academy content is available for K–12, higher education, workforce development, and after-school programs. Ask us about tailored curriculum, classroom visits, and STEAM partnerships.