BEGINNER DRONE CLASSES · BERKS COUNTY, PA
Learn to Fly Drones with Scott.
Start with confidence.
Picture your first flight: you understand the controls, you’ve checked the conditions, and you know what to look for before takeoff. Build that confidence with friendly, practical instruction designed for beginners.
Get early notice when class dates are announced. Based in Sinking Spring, Scott welcomes beginners from Reading and across Berks County. Class dates and location will be shared when available.
Excited to fly—and ready to do it thoughtfully?
A new drone opens up a world of possibilities. It can also bring a lot of questions: Where can I fly? What should I check? How do I keep the flight safe? How do I get the picture I imagined?
Scott helps you connect those pieces, one step at a time. Whether you’re choosing your first drone, have just unboxed one, or want a better foundation, this is a welcoming place to start.
Learn the flight. Understand the decisions. Create the imagery.
Beginner instruction brings together practical flying, responsible preparation, and the creative skills that make a drone more than a flying camera.
A confident start
Get comfortable with your aircraft, the controls, orientation, takeoffs, and landings. Ask the beginner questions and build thoughtful habits from the start.
FAA rules & airspace
Learn how FAA rules fit your flying, how to research where you can fly, and how airspace authorization works. Scott also introduces the FAA TRUST learning and testing process.
Safety & checklists
Build a practical preflight routine: aircraft and equipment checks, choosing a suitable flying area, spotting hazards, and making sound go/no-go decisions.
Weather, TFRs & NOTAMs
Learn what to check before heading out, how weather affects a flight, and why temporary flight restrictions (TFRs) and aviation notices (NOTAMs) belong in your planning routine.
Drone photography fundamentals
Learn to see the shot: light, composition, exposure, camera settings, and purposeful viewpoints. Start creating photographs you’ll be excited to share.
Cinematic drone videography
Explore smooth flight paths, deliberate gimbal movement, camera settings, and simple shot planning that help turn aerial clips into a visual story.
Meet your instructor: Scott Hertzog
Scott is a professional photographer and videographer, an FAA Part 107 certificated commercial drone pilot, and an AUVSI Trusted Operator™ Level 1 pilot. His background in business, emergency services, and search and rescue brings practical experience and a careful, people-focused approach to his teaching.
He serves as president, board chairman, and drone unit leader for Berks County Search and Rescue, Station 2, and as a hazmat and radiological response technician with the County of Berks Department of Emergency Services, Special Operations Group.
Scott enjoys helping people turn curiosity into understanding—and understanding into confident, thoughtful flying. Get to know Scott →
Your next step starts here.
Join the beginner drone class interest list. Tell Scott a little about yourself, what you hope to learn, and when you’re available. You’ll hear about class dates before the general public.
This is an interest list. Scott will share dates, location, and class details when available so you can decide whether a class is right for you.
Your details will be used to contact you about drone classes and help plan suitable class dates.