UAS Training Courses | Forge and Flight Academy

Advanced FPV Systems Integration & Field Sustainment

Duration: 10 days  |  Zero experience required

After this course, operators can: Build a complete FPV aircraft from components, configure Betaflight for tactical employment, fly precision maneuvers in operational scenarios, and perform field repairs without contractor support.

Equipment included — students keep all hardware. SOCOM-aligned curriculum. Army UALC standards.

FPV Master Trainer Certification

Duration: 15 days  |  FFF-401 recommended prerequisite

After this course, organizations have: A certified internal instructor capable of delivering FFF-401-equivalent training organically — eliminating recurring contractor dependency and building a sustainable unit training pipeline.

Full equipment package included. FAA Part 107 exam covered. Curriculum licensing included.

Tactical RF Fundamentals for UAS Operators

Duration: 5 days  |  No technical background required

After this course, operators can: Diagnose EW interference in real-time, adapt link configurations under active jamming, and maintain mission continuity in degraded RF environments.

HackRF One + PortaPack per student. Ukrainian combat lessons learned integrated throughout.

Advanced Electronic Warfare for UAS Operations

Duration: 5 days  |  FFR-201 recommended

After this course, operators can: Plan spectrum operations, execute EW countermeasures, and coordinate directly with S-6/G-6 electronic warfare officers in support of joint UAS missions.

BladeRF 2.0 micro xA4 per student. Advanced spectrum analysis and countermeasures.

RF Awareness for Non-Technical Personnel

Duration: 2 days  |  No prerequisites

After this course, commanders and staff can: Understand EW threats to UAS operations, ask the right questions of technical staff, and make informed decisions about spectrum-contested mission planning.

Executive overview format. No technical background required. Ideal for O-4 and above.

Operational Edge Computing for UAS

Duration: 5 days  |  No ML background required

After this course, operators can: Deploy real-time AI target recognition, configure autonomous decision pipelines on Jetson hardware, and operate edge computing payloads on disconnected networks without a data scientist in the loop.

Jetson Orin Nano per student. ArduPilot/PX4 integration. Hands-on model deployment.

Advanced Autonomy Employment & Mission Planning

Duration: 5 days  |  FFA-401 recommended

After this course, operators can: Plan and execute complex autonomous missions, coordinate multi-aircraft operations, and configure BVLOS flight profiles using ArduPilot/PX4 advanced parameters.

Academy platforms used. Swarm coordination and autonomous mission execution focus.

AI Fundamentals for Non-Technical Personnel

Duration: 2 days  |  No prerequisites

After this course, commanders and staff can: Evaluate AI capability claims critically, understand the real constraints of autonomous systems, and make informed decisions about AI-enabled UAS employment — without being misled by vendor marketing.

Executive overview format. Ideal for O-4 and above, acquisition officers, and program managers.

Electronics Repair for Deployed Operators

Duration: 5 days  |  No prerequisites

After this course, operators can: Diagnose and repair field-level electronics failures, perform IPC-standard soldering under austere conditions, replace components, and return platforms to service without evacuation to a maintenance facility.

Practice PCBs and components included. Soldering, diagnostics, and field repair techniques.

Additive Manufacturing for UAS Sustainment

Duration: 3 days  |  No prerequisites

After this course, operators can: Design and print field-replacement structural components, select appropriate materials for load-bearing applications, and maintain a forward-deployed printing capability that eliminates dependency on parts resupply timelines.

FDM/FFF techniques, material selection, and design for printability. Filament and consumables included.

Tactical FPV Complete Operator Package

FFF-401 + FFR-201 + FFF-201. Full FPV operator pipeline — fly it, protect it from EW, fix it in the field. The complete self-sufficient operator.

Unit Training Package

FFF-401 + FFF-402 + Assessment Services. Stand up organic training capability. Graduate operators and a certified internal instructor in a single program.

Advanced Operator Pathway

FFR-201 + FFR-301 + FFA-401. Electronic warfare literacy combined with AI edge computing — for operators expected to operate in the most contested environments.

Sustainment & Assessment Package

FFF-201 + FFF-301 + Unit Readiness Assessment. Build organic repair capability and validate it against objective proficiency standards.

How Pricing Is Structured

• Per-student pricing based on course duration and equipment
• Optimal cohort size: 8 students
• Custom cohort sizes available (minimum 4, maximum 12)
• Tiered rates for DoD/Government, Commercial, and Academic customers
• Bundle discounts for multi-course packages
• Unit Training Packages available for full organizational standup

What's Included

• All course materials, manuals, and reference cards
• Hardware and consumables (hands-on build courses)
• Lead and assistant instructor labor
• Facility, equipment, and software licensing
• Certification upon demonstrated proficiency
• Post-course support period (varies by program)