FPV Systems Integration & Field Sustainment
Transform zero-experience personnel into operationally proficient FPV pilots capable of build, repair, and tactical employment.
FLAGSHIP PROGRAM
Transform personnel with zero FPV experience into operationally proficient pilots. This comprehensive program addresses the critical capability gap: units needing rapid FPV deployment without lengthy training pipelines or contractor dependency.
Program Overview
This intensive training program covers complete aircraft assembly, flight controller configuration, progressive flight training, and tactical mission execution. Based on Army UALC standards and Ukrainian operational lessons learned.
Key Focus Areas:
- Complete FPV system assembly from components
- Flight controller configuration and tuning
- Intensive simulator and progressive live flight training
- Tactical mission execution and ISR coordination
- Field sustainment and repair capabilities
Who Should Attend
Primary Audience:
- Infantry platoons requiring organic FPV capability
- Special operations elements
- Forward observers and reconnaissance teams
- Combat engineers conducting breach operations
- Military intelligence collection teams
Prerequisites: None required (designed for zero prior experience)
Training Approach
Students build complete FPV systems from components, configure advanced flight controllers, and progress through intensive simulator training before live flight operations. The program emphasizes operator self-sufficiency and field sustainment capabilities—not contractor dependency.
Program Outcomes
Upon completion, operators demonstrate proficiency in:
- Building complete FPV aircraft from components
- Configuring flight controller systems for tactical operations
- Flying tactical maneuvers in operational scenarios
- Conducting field repairs and sustainment
- Integrating FPV into small unit operations
Certification
Graduates receive FPV Tactical Operator Level 1 Certificate with 24-month validity, including capability ratings across five proficiency domains.
Program Investment
FFF-401 is priced on a per-student, cohort-based model. Pricing varies by customer type (DoD/Government, Commercial, Academic) and cohort size. Optimal cohort is 8 students — custom sizes available from 4 to 12.
All-inclusive pricing covers:
- All course materials, manuals, and laminated reference cards
- Complete FPV build kit per student (NDAA-compliant components)
- 3D printing consumables and fabrication materials
- Lead and assistant instructor labor (full 10-day program)
- Facility, equipment, and software licensing
- FPV Tactical Operator Level 1 Certificate upon demonstrated proficiency
- 90-day post-course instructor support
Government Contracting: Forge and Flight Academy LLC is SAM.gov registered (UEI: YV8UNYJWZHV1 | CAGE: 1A6J3 | CAGE: 1A6J3). Available via GPC, MIPR, simplified acquisition, and other standard DoD vehicles. Proposals returned within 48 hours of request.
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Questions?
Email: info@forgeandflightacademy.com
Related Programs:
- FFF-402: FPV Master Trainer Certification - Train-the-trainer program
- FFR-201: Tactical RF Fundamentals - Electronic warfare resistance
- FFF-201: Electronics Repair for Deployed Operators - Advanced field maintenance
Course Details
| Duration | 10 days (80 contact hours) |
| Format | Facility-based (Fayetteville, NC) or on-site deployment |
| Prerequisites | No prior FPV experience required. Basic computer literacy. |
| Target Audience | DoD units, SOF elements, government agencies, defense contractors |
| Scheduling | Contact us to schedule. Minimum 4 students, maximum 12 per cohort. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the FFF-401 course?
FFF-401 is a 10-day program covering 80 contact hours. It runs facility-based in Fayetteville, NC or can be delivered on-site at your location.
Do I need prior FPV experience for FFF-401?
No prior FPV experience is required. FFF-401 is designed for zero-experience personnel and will bring operators from zero to operationally proficient over the 10-day program.
What equipment is included in FFF-401?
Every student receives a complete FPV build kit including all components needed to build a tactical FPV aircraft from scratch. Students keep all hardware upon graduation.
How much does FFF-401 cost?
FFF-401 pricing is structured as a cohort base fee plus a per-student kit fee. Tiered rates are available for DoD/Government, Commercial, and Academic customers. Contact us for a proposal — we respond within 48 hours.
Can FFF-401 be delivered at our location?
Yes. FFF-401 is available facility-based in Fayetteville, NC or as an on-site deployment to your installation or facility. Contact us to discuss logistics for on-site delivery.
What is the maximum cohort size for FFF-401?
FFF-401 accommodates a minimum of 4 and maximum of 12 students per cohort. The optimal cohort size is 8 students for equipment management and instructor attention ratios.
Ready to Schedule This Course?
All training proposals are customized to your organization’s requirements, operational timeline, and location preference.
Ready to Schedule This Course?
All training proposals are customized to your organization's requirements, operational timeline, and location preference. We respond within 48 hours.