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Ships as a DJI Neo or an equivalent drone of equal or greater value.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpare flight battery (2 batteries total)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCharger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrinted Flight Logbook™\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e6 Mission Cards with step-by-step flying challenges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoldable landing pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParent Quick Start and safety guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGood to know\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlies from a free smartphone app, so no separate controller is needed. A phone or tablet is not included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone flying outdoors for fun takes the FAA's free online safety test. The Quick Start shows you how.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShipping to your home is included. One kit per student.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePairs with Aerial Academy™ First Flight Season, the 6-week online drone course (sold separately). 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Each week pairs a short video lesson with a real flying mission, so the learning happens in the air, not just on a screen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 online modules: Pre-Flight orientation plus 6 weekly lessons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 short videos taught by Tonya Remillard. 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