DESIGN AND ANIMATE UNFORGETTABLE DRONE LIGHT SHOWS
Drone Show Animation & Design is Fly Point Partners’ intermediate training program for participants interested in creating custom aerial light show experiences. Learners explore storyboarding, 3D animation, drone choreography, formation design, flight-path fundamentals, simulation, and creative production using professional design tools. No prior drone show design or animation experience is required.
WHO SHOULD TAKE DRONE SHOW ANIMATION & DESIGN?
Drone Show Animation & Design teaches participants how creative concepts are transformed into synchronized aerial formations and simulated light shows. Designed for creative and technology-focused learners, the program combines animation, visual storytelling, technical planning, and real-world drone show workflows.
Drone Show Animation & Design is ideal for:
- High School Students
- College Students
- Adult Learners
- Creative Students
- Graphic Designers
- Animators
- Game Design Students
- Aspiring Drone Show Designers
- Digital Arts Programs
- 3D Design Classes
- Animation & Design Pathways
- Esports & Technology Clubs
- Event Production Teams
- Educators
- Schools & Organizations
- Workforce Development Programs
Participants who successfully complete the course and final capstone project receive a Fly Point Partners Drone Show Animation & Design Certificate of Completion.
COURSE HIGHLIGHTS:
PREREQUISITES: No Prior Drone Show Design or Animation Experience Required
* A laptop or desktop computer, internet access, headphones, and applicable animation software are required. Depending on the selected course, participants will use Blender with Skybrush or Cinema 4D. Blender, Skybrush, and Cinema 4D are not included in individual course pricing. Firefly Studio access is provided.
INSTRUCTOR QUALIFICATIONS:
- FAA Part 107 Certified Instructors
- Experienced Drone Show Animators
- 3D Designers
- Drone Show Operations
- Creative Technology Professionals
- Drone Industry Professionals
CAPSTONE PROJECT
CREATE A CUSTOM DRONE SHOW CONCEPT
Participants complete a final capstone project consisting of an original storyboard, custom animation, and simulated drone light show. The project brings together visual storytelling, formation design, choreography, timing, transitions, flight-path fundamentals, safety considerations, and presentation skills.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
Do I need prior animation or show design experience?
No. The course is intermediate in scope, but no prior experience with drone show design, Blender, Cinema 4D, or animation software is required.
What equipment do I need?
Participants need a laptop or desktop computer, reliable internet access, headphones, and the software required for the selected course version.
Which software is used?
Depending on the course, participants use Blender with Skybrush or Cinema 4D. Firefly Studio access is provided.
Are software licenses included?
Blender is free, but Skybrush and Cinema 4D may require paid access. These software costs are not included in individual course pricing.
What will I learn?
Participants learn storyboarding, visual storytelling, 2D and 3D animation, formation design, drone choreography, transitions, timing, music synchronization, simulation, and flight-path fundamentals.
What will I create during the course?
Participants complete a final custom animation, storyboard, and simulated drone light show as part of the capstone project.
Is this an FAA Certification?
No. Participants receive a Fly Point Partners Drone Show Animation & Design Certificate of Completion. This course does not authorize commercial drone flight operations or replace FAA Part 107 certification requirements.
How is the course delivered?
The course is available through instructor-led virtual or in-person training, depending on the selected program offering.
Who teaches the course?
Courses are taught by FAA Part 107 Certified instructors, experienced drone show animators, 3D designers, drone show operators, creative technology professionals, and drone industry experts.
Does completing the course qualify me to work professionally?
The course provides education, software experience, and project-based learning, but it does not guarantee employment, clients, licensure, or professional qualification.
What can I take after this course?
Participants may continue into separate Fly Point Partners programs such as Drone Show Piloting, Drone Videography, Drone AI & Entrepreneurship, FAA Part 107 Certification, and other specialized training offerings.
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BRING YOUR DRONE SHOW IDEAS TO LIFE
Learn how animation, choreography, technology, and storytelling come together to create custom drone light show experiences.