Drone Photography Workshops – Manchester 

Learn Drone Photography with 1-to-1 Tuition with a fully qualified drone pilot holding A2 CofC certification and insurance 

Elevate your aerial photography with personalised training led by a multi-published UK photographer renowned for capturing dramatic cityscapes, low-light scenes, and striking landscape imagery.
Whether you're a beginner or a developing drone creator, you’ll receive expert, real-world guidance tailored to your goals, skill level and shooting style.

Choose from sunset, golden hour, or night-time drone workshops in Manchester designed to help you master your drone in stunning real-world locations.

What You’ll Learn — Professional Drone Training Course

Drone Laws, CAA Registration & Safe Flying

Receive clear, up-to-date guidance on:

• Current UK Drone Regulations

• How to register your drone with the CAA

• Understanding legal UK drone flying locations

• The full process for applying and  flying inside Flight Restriction Zones (FRZs)

As an experienced drone photographer, I break down legal requirements in a practical way so you can fly with confidence.

1-to-1 Practical Flying Skills

Hands-on coaching tailored to your experience level, including:

• Essential drone safety checks

• Confident take-off and landing techniques

• Understanding drone settings, features & intelligent flight modes

• Overview of key drone technology

• Personal guidance on choosing the best drone for your needs

Aerial Photography with Professional-Level Guidance

Learn creative and technical skills used in published aerial work:

• How to compose cinematic drone photographs

• Techniques for low-light, golden hour & night photography

• Ideal professional camera settings to achieve clean, sharp aerial images

• How to capture high-quality RAW files for maximum detail

Lightroom Editing Workflow — From RAW to Published Quality

Get a full breakdown of how a photographer edits images to publication standards, including:

• Colour grading for atmospheric drone photos

• Balancing dynamic range for dusk and night scenes

• Creating a signature editing style

• Best export settings for social media, portfolios & press submissions

These  editing tips ensure you understand every step from shot to final image.

Commercial Skills & Promotion

Get expert advice on turning your drone work into opportunities, including:

• Requirements for commercial drone flying in the UK

• How to promote your drone photography effectively

• Tips for getting your images noticed on social media

• Insight into press publishing, based on personal publishing experience

Ongoing Support

Your learning doesn’t end after the workshop. Receive continued support via phone, email or messaging, ensuring you keep developing long after your session.

Payment Options

To make booking simple and accessible, the following payment methods are accepted:

• Apple Pay

• klarna

• Google Pay

• All major credit & debit cards

• 4 hours of hands on training plus editing information afterwards 
• £200

Terms of Service

• All bookings are non-refundable but can be transferred to a different date with prior notice atleast 48 hours before the workshop start date 

• We reserve the right to reschedule workshops based on the most up-to-date weather forecasts, we always try to provide at least 48 hours' notice