CAPABILITY OVER HYPE
FPV FEED · LIVE

Inside the Goggles.

Raw POV from the FPV goggles — what every student sees in flight. Gates, aerials, full immersion. No stock, no edits, no marketing reel.

FeedFPV · Live
AirframeMulti-rotor
SectorCalifornia
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Pick your flight path.

Online cohorts open monthly. Pay once, learn at your pace, with live office hours and a graded check-ride at the end.

Cobalt Academy founder Mark Kahanding teaching drone fundamentals outdoors BASIC

Foundations of UAS

Our Basic tier. Zero-to-confident remote pilot, with personalized 1-on-1 coaching built in.

  • FormatSelf-paced online
  • Tutoring2× personalized Zoom sessions
  • Hours~12 hrs content
  • OutcomePre-Part 107 readiness
Syllabus · 8 modules
  1. Introduction
  2. Safety Fundamentals
  3. FAA Rules
  4. Airspace
  5. Pre-Flight
  6. Controls
  7. Fly!
  8. Evaluation
$250 one-time · lifetime access
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Pilot operating drone controller PREMIUM

Part 107 Certification Prep

Our Premium tier. The structured path to your FAA Remote Pilot certificate — and to becoming marketable for real drone jobs.

  • FormatOnline + in-person flight
  • IncludesIn-person flight time
  • SkillBuild your own flight logs
  • OutcomeJob-ready · Part 107 + marketable
$500 one-time · pass guarantee
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Custom drone build with exposed electronics ADVANCED

UAS Build & Prototype Lab

Spec, source, and assemble a working low-cost UAS.

  • FormatCohort · 6 weeks
  • Hours~40 hrs guided
  • OutcomeWorking airframe
$1,250 cohort · seats limited
Reserve Seat →
Drone flying between high-rise buildings in an urban environment FLAGSHIP

Advanced Urban Flight Ops

Tactical drone operations in dense, built-up environments — instructor-led.

  • FormatCohort · in-person + online
  • LevelPart 107 required
  • OutcomeUrban ops proficiency
Inquire top tier · limited seats · contact for pricing
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NEW

FPV Drone Training

First-person view piloting through goggles. Tinywhoop to freestyle progression.

  • FormatHands-on + simulator
  • Hours~6 hrs guided
  • OutcomeFPV-ready pilot
$400 goggles + drone provided
Enroll Now →
Student wearing FPV goggles during a private training session PRIVATE

1-on-1 Drone Training

Private instruction with a combat-veteran, FAA-certified pilot. You set the focus.

  • FormatPrivate · in-person
  • HoursPer-hour booking
  • OutcomeTargeted skill build
$150/HR book any number of hours
Book Time →
Full kit: DJI Mini drone, FPV goggles, tinywhoop, and Pelican case laid out FULL BUNDLE

Full Spectrum Operator

Every course, every hour. End-to-end path: classroom → Part 107 → build lab → FPV → 1-on-1 mentorship.

  • IncludesAll 6 programs
  • FormatOnline + hands-on + private
  • OutcomeMission-capable operator
Inquire complete operator package · contact for pricing
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Veteran ready pricing: active-duty, reserve, guard, and veterans — ask about discounted seats before checkout — contact us.

FLIGHT HUD · TELEMETRY

Live Flight Control.

The actual drone control UI — GPS, altitude, battery, and flight-time readouts students operate from day one. Real telemetry on a real airframe.

HUDLive Telemetry
ReadoutsGPS · ALT · PWR
ClearedFAA Part 107
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Ready for the check-ride?

Drop your callsign and we'll route you to the next cohort, discounts for veterans & active-duty, and onboarding details for your selected course.

  • ✓ Online + hybrid cohorts
  • ✓ Veteran & active-duty pricing
  • ✓ Industry & defense network access
  • ✓ FAA Part 107 pass guarantee on cert course