Twin Cities 2026 Drone Classes

2026 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online.

Recent Events and News

Saturday Morning Coffee and WINGS: Santa Please Send Me a Drone For Christmas Webinar 11/12/25 (YouTube Recording)

Via WoodburyNewsNet.org – Where to See Holiday Lights in and Around Woodbury This Season (Including Stillwater MN)

Via Pioneer Press/TwinCities.com – Stillwater Twinkle Party and giant tree lighting set for Saturday

Winter and Spring 2026 Webinars & Other Events

July 8, 2026 – Barron County WI – Men’s Shed

April 25, 2026 – FAA Saturday Morning Coffee and Wings

April 8, 2026 – Eden Prairie High School

Spring 2026 Drone Comm Ed Classes Stillwater MN

Drones 101: Ready for Takeoff
Monday May 11, 2026
Pony Activity Center (PAC)
Stillwater MN
6:30-9:00PM
Learn more and register here.

 

Winter 2026 Drone Comm Ed Classes Roseville MN

Drones 101: Ready for Takeoff
Monday February 2, 2026
Anpetu Teca Education Center
1910 County Rd B W
Roseville, MN 55113
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Drones 101: Ready for Takeoff
Friday March 6, 2026
Anpetu Teca Education Center
1910 County Rd B W
Roseville, MN 55113
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Drone Aerial Photography
Monday March 16, 2026
Anpetu Teca Education Center
1910 County Rd B W
Roseville, MN 55113
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Drone Aerial Photography
Friday April 17, 2026
Anpetu Teca Education Center
1910 County Rd B W
Roseville, MN 55113
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Winter 2026 Drone Comm Ed Minneapolis MN

Drones 1: Essentials
Monday February 23, 2026
Ella Baker School
Minneapolis, MN
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Drones 2: Aerial Photography & Video
Monday March 2, 2026
Ella Baker School
Minneapolis, MN
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Drones 3: Aerial Photography & Video Advanced
Monday March 9, 2026
Ella Baker School
Minneapolis, MN
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here.

Check Back For Additional Spring & Summer Classes

Fall 2025 Drone Comm Ed Classes Roseville MN

Drones 101: Ready for Takeoff!
Saturday November 1, 2025
Anpetu Teca Education Center
1910 County Rd B W
Roseville, MN 55113
C207 – Fairview Room A
9:30AM-Noon
Call Roseville Area Schools for registration (651) 604-3500

Fall 2025 Drone Comm Ed Classes Minneapolis MN

Drones 1: Essentials
Monday October 6, 2025
Ella Baker School
Minneapolis, MN
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here

Drones 2: Aerial Photography & Video
Monday October 20, 2025
Ella Baker School
Minneapolis, MN
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here

Drones 3: Aerial Photography & Video Advanced
Monday November 3, 2025
Ella Baker School
Minneapolis, MN
6:00-8:30PM
Learn more and register here

Previous Classes

Drones 101: Ready for Takeoff!
Monday September 15, 2025
Anpetu Teca Education Center
1910 County Rd B W
Roseville, MN 55113
C207 – Fairview Room A
6:00-8:30PM

Stillwater Area Public Schools Adult Community Ed
Drones: Aerial Photo & Video Registration
Saturday June 14, 2025 9:00AM-Noon, SAPS High School/PAC

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 1: Fundamentals, Registration
Tuesday June 24, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Justice Page School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 2: Aerial Photo & Video, Registration
Wednesday July 16, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Dowling School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 1: Fundamentals, Registration
Monday April 14, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Ella Baker School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 2: Aerial Photography & Video, Registration
Monday April 28, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Ella Baker School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 3: Aerial Photo & Video Advanced, Registration
Monday May 12, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Ella Baker School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 1: Fundamentals, Learn more and register here.
Monday February 24, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Ella Baker School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 2: Aerial Photography & Video, Learn more and register here.
Monday March 10, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Ella Baker School

Minneapolis Public Schools Adult Community Education
Drones 3: Aerial Photo & Video Advanced, Learn more and register here.
Monday March 24, 2025 6:00-8:30PM Ella Baker School

Pictures Over Stillwater In Person Training and Consulting

Picture Over Stillwater also provides in-person custom one on one, and group UAS, UAV, Drone classes, seminars, coaching and consulting. Give us a call or send an email to learn more about our drone school, custom education, training, consulting and other drone service offerings.

Drone School Aerial Photography Videography

KSTP Minnesota Live Guest Appearance

On Thursday February 6, 2025 Pictures Over Stillwater Founder Greg Schulz (me) was an in the KSTP TV studio guest for a live segment on Minnesota Live with Megan Newquist, Chris Egert and Ken Barlow.

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Our conversation included how I got into doing drone aerial photography and video, as well as ground based photos & video, drone safety, covering and capturing events, drone community education and more.

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During the conversation several video and photo images appeared from around the twin cities metro area along with Stillwater and St Croix River Valley. Catch the replay here at Minnesota Live.

Common Drone Questions Education Safety Topics

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About The Course Instructor

Courses are lead by Pictures Over Stillwater founder and chief remote pilot Greg Schulz. Greg is an professional FAA Part 107 certified (e.g. licensed) commercial drone operator (e.g. Remote Pilot In Command RPIC). In addition to being FAA Part 107, Greg is also MnDoT aeronautics licensed and insured. His drone flight experience includes having a 107.29 daylight waiver for night flights, 107.39 (Operating Over People e.g. OOP), 107.145 (Operating Over Moving Vehicles e.g. OOMV) along with various 107.41 airspace authorizations to fly in “0” or no fly zones as well as above published altitudes with FAA approval. Greg has accumulated hundreds of drone hours in the air, flown over a thousand drone air miles, spanning thousands of drone flights. As a professional drone operator Greg does projects involving aerial photography, video, FPV, thermal, photogrammetry (2D/3D model map image survey), inspection and other activity for construction, real estate, events among others, including indoor flights. Greg is also an FAASTeam Lead Rep and DronePro representive for Minneapolis region.

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Additional Resources and Links

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2024 Remote Pilot Test Prep: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via amazon.com
2025 Remote Pilot Test Prep Plus: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via Amazon.com Affiliate Link.

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Drone School Beginner The Basics

UAV UAS Drone Fundamentals and Basics

Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online. Recreational drone hobbyists will gain information on basic operations and a foundation for expanding to commercial operations. You will learn basic safety, rules of the road and air, registration, certification, types, when, how and where to fly (or avoid).

Also covered are basic tools, simulators, apps, cameras, commercial considerations, new and emerging regulations including hobby recreational FAA test (TRUST), insurance, practical tips, techniques, and trends. Weather permitting, an instructor-only demonstration flight may be held. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to register with an adult.

Click here or on the following to learn more as well as view links for registrations, times and locations.

Twin Cities 2025 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

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Spring Drone School SAPS Beginner Class Demo Flight

Drones are used by recreational hobbyist, commercial, non-profit, government, and public safety agencies. If you or somebody you know have a drone, want one or need to learn more about them, this course is for you.

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Additional Resources and Links

links

2024 Remote Pilot Test Prep: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via amazon.com
2025 Remote Pilot Test Prep Plus: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via Amazon.com Affiliate Link.

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Drone School Beyond The Basics

UAV UAS Drone Beyond The Basics

Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online. Recreational drone hobbyists will gain information on basic operations and a foundation for expanding to commercial operations. This course moves beyond the basics looking at drone decision making, flight planning, how to prepare for your FAA Part 107 (commercial) and TRUST (hobby recreational) among other certifications.

Also covered are basic tools, simulators, apps, cameras, commercial considerations, new and emerging regulations, insurance, practical tips, techniques, trends to be aware of. Weather permitting drone demonstration flights may be held. Students ages 12-17 are welcome to attend with an adult. Don’t be a dummy, learn to fly drones safely. Click here or on the following to learn more as well as view links for registrations, times and locations.

Twin Cities 2025 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

Additional Resources and Links

links

2024 Remote Pilot Test Prep: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via amazon.com
2025 Remote Pilot Test Prep Plus: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via Amazon.com Affiliate Link.

Resources

Drone School What To Consider When Buying a Drone

UAV UAS Drone Beyond The Basics

Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online. Learn more here or click on the link below to view class schedules, locations along with registration information.

Twin Cities 2025 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

What To Consider When Buying A Drone

There are many different things to consider when buying a drone besides how much does it cost, how high and how far can it fly. Some considerations among others include:

Some of the topics and considerations include among others:
✓ Whats your budget
✓ Size and form factor
✓ Build DiY or buy turnkey
✓ What are you going to use it for
✓ How are you going to use it (how portable do you need)
✓ Who makes what, who are the vendors
✓ Weight Matters (Registration, Operating Over People OOP)
✓ AI and Obstacle Avoidance
✓ Remote ID (RID) capabilities
✓ Fixed or removable cameras
✓ RGB, IR/Thermal or other cameras
✓ Precision mapping/measuring
✓ App supported devices (e.g. ios, android)
✓ Software app functionality and camera modes
✓ Photo and Video speeds/feeds
✓ FPV or non FPV flying (indoor, outdoor or both)
✓ How much can you afford to lose or crash
✓ Camera resolution, 1K, 2K, 4K, 6K, 8K, 12MP, 20MP, frame rates)
✓ Battery life or how long can you fly
✓ Upgrades, accessors, spares
✓ Warranties and service policies
✓ Insurance costs

Not sure what drone is best for you or your needs, give us a call or email, tell us what you are looking to do and we will provide you with our perspectives. Keep in mind that the best drone is the one that fits and meets your needs and budgets vs someone else’s.

Additional Resources and Links

links

2024 Remote Pilot Test Prep: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via amazon.com
2025 Remote Pilot Test Prep Plus: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via Amazon.com Affiliate Link.

Resources

Drones Community Education Classes

UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

Pictures Over Stillwater is involved with Community Education presenting UAV UAS Drone classes at various venues around the greater Minneapolis St Paul Twin Cities metro area as well as online. Click on the following to learn more as well as links for registrations, times and locations.

Twin Cities 2025 UAV UAS Drone Education Classes

Additional Resources and Links

links

2024 Remote Pilot Test Prep: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via amazon.com
2025 Remote Pilot Test Prep Plus: Study and prepare for your remote pilot FAA Knowledge Exam (ASA Test Prep Series) via Amazon.com Affiliate Link.

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