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Emergency landing techniques
Training Duration: 1 Week (3 – 5 hours per day)
Safety regulations for drones
Pre-flight preparation
Caliberation
Battery check
Motor check
Working with GPS
Risk Assessment
Multicopter drone flight practice
Take off techniques
Landing techniques
Flight maneuvers – Controls
Working with the drone camera

Training Duration: 1 Week (3 – 5 hours per day
Fee: N500,000

Advanced Multi-Rotor Drone Operations Course

COURSE CONTENTS
PART 1

  1. Safety regulations for drones
  2. Pre-flight preparation
  • GPS Calliberation
  • Battery check
  • Motor check
  1. Working with GPS
  2. Risk Assessment
  3. Multicopter flight simulation
  4. Launching the drone under normal circumstances
  5. Landing the drone under normal circumstances
  6. Flight manouvers and Controls
  7. Working with the drone camera
    10 Performing aerial Surveillance
  8. Emergency drone retrieval techniques.
    [How to get the drone back safely when there is a signal loss or interference]

PART 2 [Advanced]

  1. Changing factory settings and customizing the operational capabilities to suit your needs
  2. Advance flying manoeuvres.
  3. Simultaneously controlling the aircraft while operating the camera (taking still shots)
  4. Simultaneously controlling the aircraft while operating the camera (aiming the camera at
    a particular object/subject while the drone is flying).
  5. How to maintain orientation when flying the aircraft
  6. Emergency Take Off Techniques: How to take off in a bad landscape
  7. How to set the aircraft to return to take off point automatically without additional inputs
    by the pilot
  8. How to set the aircraft to follow a subject (e.g a car, dog, human e.t.c.) without being
    controlled by a pilot
  9. Best practices for conducting aerial surveillance
  10. More and more practical flights with the multicopter unit.
  11. Knowing your flight distance and altitudes
  12. Emergency take off and landing techniques.

    Duration: 3 Weeks
    Fee: Eight Hundred Thousand Naira
    Two Thousand US Dollars

PART 1

  1. Safety regulations for drones
  2. Pre-flight preparation
  • GPS Caliberation
  • Battery check
  • Motor check
  1. Working with GPS
  2. Risk Assessment
  3. Multicopter flight simulation
  4. Take off techniques
  5. Landing techniques
  6. Flight manouvers and Controls
  7. Working with the drone camera
    8 Performing aerial Surveillance
  8. Emergency drone retrieval techniques. [How to get the drone back safely when there is
    a signal loss or interference]

    PART 2 [Advanced]

  9. Changing factory settings and customizing the operational capabilities to suit your needs
  10. Advance flying manoeuvres.
  11. Simultaneously controlling the aircraft while operating the camera (taking still shots)4.
    Simultaneously controlling the aircraft while operating the camera (aiming the camera at a
    particular object/subject while the drone is flying).
  12. How to maintain orientation when flying the aircraft6. Emergency Take Off Techniques:
    How to take off in a bad landscape.
  13. How to set the aircraft to return to take off point automatically without additional inputs
    by the pilot
  14. How to set the aircraft to follow a subject (e.g a car, dog, human e.t.c.) without being
    controlled by a pilot
  15. Best practices for conducting aerial surveillance.
  16. More and more practical flights with the multi-copter unit.
  17. Knowing your flight distance and altitudes.
  18. Emergency take off and landing techniques.

    Training Duration: 3 – 4 Weeks

This training series is designed to take learners from beginner to advanced levels in drone
technology. Each module focuses on a specific area, providing theoretical and practical
knowledge. The series is structured to be engaging, interactive, and accessible to al
learners. All aspects of drone technology is covered in this program.
Lecture Delivery: The delivery format for this training is virtual/online.
Duration: 6 – 8 Weeks

Module 1. Introduction to Drones

  • History and evolution of drones
  • Classification of drones according to wing type
  • Classification of drones according to use

    Module 2. Components of a Drone and their functions

  • The transmitter
  • External parts of a drone and their functions
  • Internal parts of a drone and their functions

    Module 3. General Uses of Drones (UAVs)

  1. Security & Surveillance
  2. Agriculture & Farming
  3. Filmmaking & Photography
  4. Infrastructure & Construction
  5. Delivery & Logistics
  6. Emergency Response & Disaster Management
  7. Environmental Monitoring & Conservation
  8. Energy & Utilities
  9. Transportation & Urban Planning
  10. Military & Defense
  11. Education & Research
  12. Mining & Oil Exploration
  13. Insurance & Real Estate
  14. Law Enforcement & Public Safety
  15. Sports & Entertainment

    Module 4. Aerodynamics & Basic Flight Principles

  • Fundamentals of aerodynamics
  • Drone lift, balance, and stability
  • Flight modes and control systems

    Module 5. Drone Operation Techniques

  • Pre-flight checks and safety protocols
  • How to caliberate the GPS Compass
  • Basic piloting skills: takeoff, hovering, landing
  • Drone regulations and airspace awareness
    Module 6. Advanced Flight Techniques
  • Aerial photography and videography
  • First Person View (FPV) flying & racing
  • GPS, waypoint navigation, and autonomous flight

    Module 7. Drone Design & Engineering

  • Principles of drone design and aerodynamics
  • Materials selection for performance
  • Designing and prototyping custom drones
    Module 8. Electronics & Software
  • Flight controllers, sensors, and ESCs
  • Popular drone softwares for operating drones
  • Telemetry, mapping, and data analysis

    Module 9. Emergency Retrieval of Drones

  • Introduction
  • Causes of Emergency Retrieval Situations
  • Emergency Retrieval Techniques
  • Safety Precautions During Retrieval
  • Best Practices for Prevention

    Module 10. Maintenance & Troubleshooting of Drones

  • Routine maintenance and battery care
  • Common issues and troubleshooting methods
  • Upgrading and modifying drone components

    Module 11: Mitigating Drone Threats with Drone Jamming Technology

  • Introduction to Drone Jamming
  • Understanding Drone Jamming Technology
  • Types of Drone Jamming Techniques
  • Applications of Drone Jamming
  • Challenges & Limitations
  • Future of Anti-Drone Systems

    Module 12. Future of Drone Technology

  • Emerging trends: AI, automation, battery innovation
  • Applications of AI in drones
  • Ethics, privacy, and future regulations
    Module 13. Assessment & Certification
    Course Info:
    Duration of course: 4 – 8 Weeks

Duration: 6 – 8 Weeks
Fee: 3 Million Naira
Three Thousand US Dollars

Drone Designing, Assembling & Configuration

Requirements
Participants should already have basic knowledge of drone piloting else will have to take the
1 Week Standard Drone Piloting Course first as a pre-requisite.
Course Outline

  1. Drone/UAV technology overview
  2. Types of drones
  3. UAV Functions & industry usage
  4. Power sources
  5. Parts of a drone
  6. Transmitters and receivers
  7. Types of Transmitters
  8. Functions of the different parts of a drone
  9. Designing an unmanned aerial system
  10. The MX Academy Rules of designing a drone
  11. Assembling a drone
  12. How to Invert the direction of the motors using ESCs
  13. How to Install gps compass
  14. Finalizing the assembling
  15. Configuring the drone
  16. Test flight
  17. Observations
  18. Extending the functionalities of a UAV.
  19. Things that can be attached and why.
  20. Types of imaging systems for dronesProject
    Build a drone from scratch.
    Questions & answer session.
    DURATION OF TRAINING: 4 – 6 hours a day

Overview: 
This training program is designed for individuals interested in becoming experts in renewable energy, specifically in solar inverter power systems. Participants will learn how to design, assemble, and install solar inverter electricity power systems suitable for residential and commercial applications.

What You Will Learn:

  • Fundamentals of electricity and electronics.
  • Types and specifications of solar panels and batteries.
  • Practical skills in working with batteries, inverters, solar panels, and charge controllers.
  • Step-by-step guidance on setting up solar inverter power systems.
  • Business insights for starting your own solar inverter power system business.

Available Classes:

The training is divided into two main parts:

  1. Physical Class in Calabar [Accommodation is available]
  2. Virtual [Online] Class

Training Duration : 1 to 2 Weeks.

Certificates will be issued to participants.

Class 1:

Beginner Solar Power System Design

Course Outline:

Lesson 1: Electricity/Electronics Fundamentals

  • Introduction to basic electrical concepts.
  • Overview of solar panels: types, voltage, and wattages.
  • Overview of batteries: types, voltage, and wattages.

Lesson 2: Working With Batteries

  • Understanding battery terminals and polarity.
  • Techniques for parallel and series connections.
  • How to interpret battery level readings.

Lesson 3: Working With Inverters

  • Types of inverters and their applications.
  • Step-by-step guide on how to connect inverters.

Lesson 4: Working With Solar Panels

  • Types of solar panels and their characteristics.
  • Best practices for handling solar panels.
  • Instructions on how to connect solar panels.

Lesson 5: Working With Charge Controllers

  • Types of charge controllers and their functions.
  • How to connect charge controllers.
  • Reading and interpreting charge controller data.

Lesson 6: Designing and Setting Up Low Capacity Solar Power Systems

  • Step-by-step design of a 12 Volts 1KVA solar power systems.
  • Step-by-step design of a 24 Volts 2KVA solar power systems.
  • Step-by-step design of a 24 Volts 4KVA solar power systems.
  • Step by-step design of a 48 Volts 5KVA solar power systems
  • Common mistakes to avoid during installation.
  • Final thoughts and best practices for successful installations.

Business Class:

  • Market Analysis: Understanding the renewable energy market and identifying opportunities.
  • Business Planning: Creating a business plan for your solar inverter power system business.
  • Marketing Strategies: Effective marketing techniques to attract customers.
  • Customer Service: Best practices for providing excellent customer support.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Understanding local regulations and compliance requirements for solar installations.

Interactive Learning:

Q&A sessions with the lecturer to clarify doubts and enhance understanding.
Access to an online training platform for interaction with fellow students.
Fees: N 300,000 for Online Class,
N 600,000 for Physical Class

Empower Your Organization with Cybersecurity Awareness Training

In today’s digital landscape, Nigerian businesses and government institutions face unprecedented cyber threats. Safeguarding your organization against these risks requires more than just technology—it demands a vigilant and well-prepared workforce. Introducing MX Academy Technical, your partner in building a cyber-resilient future through comprehensive cybersecurity awareness training.

Addressing Urgent Needs

The surge in cyber threats targeting Nigerian entities underscores the critical need for proactive cybersecurity measures. MX Academy’s tailored training programs empower your team to identify, assess, and mitigate evolving cyber risks. By fostering a culture of cyber vigilance, we help fortify your organization’s defenses from within.

Supporting Digital Transformation

As Nigerian businesses embrace digital transformation, the demand for cybersecurity expertise has never been greater. MX Academy equips your workforce with essential cybersecurity skills, ensuring your digital assets remain secure while adhering to international security standards.

Driving Economic Growth

Cybersecurity isn’t just a safeguard—it’s a catalyst for economic growth. MX Academy’s training programs not only mitigate risks but also cultivate a skilled cybersecurity workforce. Join us in shaping Nigeria’s cybersecurity future, driving innovation, and creating new opportunities in this burgeoning sector.

Secure Your Future Today With MX Academy Cyber Security Awareness Training

Don’t wait for cyber threats to strike.

Partner with MX Academy and elevate your organization’s cybersecurity posture.

Together, let’s build a resilient future where digital transformation thrives securely.

Contact us today to learn more about our cybersecurity awareness training solutions tailored for Nigerian organizations.

Protect your business. Empower your team. MX Academy is your trusted cybersecurity partner.

Drone Repairs, Troubleshooting & Maintenance

Requirements: Basic electronics knowledge (voltage, current, soldering), familiarity with drone operations, and computer literacy.

Target Audience: Drone technicians, maintenance engineers, public safety UAS operators, and professional service providers.

Learning Outcomes: Upon completion, students will be able to diagnose, repair, calibrate, and perform preventative maintenance on common commercial and consumer drones.

Module 1: Drone Systems Overview & Safety Protocols

  • 1.1 Types of drones (multirotor, fixed-wing, hybrid) and their repair implications
  • 1.2 Key subsystems: Flight controller, ESCs, motors, propellers, frame, battery, radio, payloads
  • 1.3 Workshop safety:
    LiPo fire suppression, ESD protection, ventilation for soldering
  • 1.4 Tool identification and usage:
    Multimeters, screwdrivers, tweezers, soldering stations, thermal cameras.

Module 2: Diagnostic Methodology & Failure Analysis

  • 2.1 Systematic troubleshooting:
    Observe → Isolate → Test → Replace/Repair → Verify
  • 2.2 Using flight logs (e.g., .DAT, .TXT logs in DJI/ArduPilot/PX4)
  • 2.3 Error codes and LED blink patterns (flight controller, GPS, battery)
  • 2.4 Vibration analysis.

Module 3: Propulsion System Repair

  • 3.1 Brushless motor theory and failure modes
    (bearing wear, magnet debris, winding shorts)
  • 3.2 Motor testing: resistance check, manual rotation feel, audible noise
  • 3.3 Motor replacement:
    soldering to ESC, C-clip removal, shaft straightening
  • 3.4 Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) diagnosis:
    blown capacitors, burned FETs, signal loss
  • 3.5 Propeller selection, and damage assessment (stress cracks, nicks)
  • 3.6 Hands-on lab: Replace a motor and ESC on a quadcopter; verify thrust balance
  • 3.7 How to reverse the direction of rotation of a motor

Module 4: Flight Controller & Sensor Calibration

  • 4.1 Flight controller components: IMU (gyro/accelerometer), barometer, compass, processor.
  • 4.2 Firmware flashing and configuration
  • 4.3 Sensor calibration procedures: Accelerometer, compass, IMU temperature calibration
  • 4.4 Troubleshooting IMU errors: vibration damping, mounting isolation, replacing sensor boards
  • 4.5 GPS/GLONASS module repair: checking antenna continuity, shielding replacement, connector rework
  • 4.6 Hands-on lab: Calibrate a “sensor error” drone; replace a faulty GPS module

Module 5: Power System & Battery Maintenance

  • 5.1 LiPo/Li-ion battery anatomy: cells, balance leads, C-rating, internal resistance
  • 5.2 Battery failure analysis: swelling, voltage sag, cell imbalance, damaged connectors
  • 5.3 Safe discharging, storage, and transport regulations (IATA, UN3480)
  • 5.4 Power distribution board (PDB) repair: trace repair, capacitor replacement
  • 5.5 Battery management system (BMS) diagnosis (smart batteries: DJI, Autel)

     

Module 6: Radio Control & Telemetry Systems

  • 6.1 Receiver/transmitter binding, failsafe setting, and range testing
  • 6.2 Antenna repair and positioning
  • 6.3 Interference troubleshooting: Wi-Fi, 4G, other 2.4/5.8 GHz sources
  • 6.4 Telemetry downlink issues: RSSI loss, packet corruption, RF module overheating

Module 7: Frame & Mechanical Repair

  • 7.1 Frame material repair: carbon fiber, plastic, aluminum, injection-molded shells
  • 7.2 Crack repair: plastic welding
  • 7.3 Vibration dampening
  • 7.4 Gimbal mechanical repair: ribbon cable replacement, motor gear cleaning, slip ring issues
  • 7.5 Hands-on lab: Replace a burnt out motor and broken propeller

Module 8: Payload & Accessory Troubleshooting

  • 8.1 Camera issues: lens fog, sensor dust, focus problems, firmware corruption
  • 8.2 Gimbal errors: twitching, horizon tilt, motor overload error codes
  • 8.3 Hands-on lab: Replace a gimbal ribbon cable; recalibrate a gimbal using software

Module 9: Preventative Maintenance & Field Care

  • 9.1 Pre-flight and post-flight inspection checklists
  • 9.2 Cleaning procedures: motors, connectors, camera lens, vents
  • 9.3 Bearing lubrication, screw torque checking, firmware update protocol
  • 9.4 Storage conditions: humidity, temperature, battery state-of-charge
  • 9.5 Maintenance tracking logs for fleet management

Module 10: Advanced Troubleshooting Cases

  • 10.1 Case study 1: Drone flips on takeoff
  • 10.2 Case study 2: Sudden yaw spin during flight
  • 10.3 Case study 3: Rapid battery drain leakage
  • 10.4 Case study 4: No GPS lock after crash
  • 10.5 Case study 5: Video transmission noise
  • 10.6 Case study 5: No GPS lock after powered on

Final Practical Assessment

 

Training Duration & Fees

Course Duration: 8 Weeks

Tuition fee: 1,500 USD | 1,500,000 Naira

Accommodation: Available @ 100 USD or N50,000 per month

We also provide Visa application assistance for foreign students.

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Drone Surveying & Mapping Training

SESSION 1: INTRODUCTION

  1. Introduction to Drone Surveying
  2. Traditional Surveying vs Drone Surveying
  3. Use cases of Drone Surveying (Construction, Mining, Agriculture, Infrastructure, e.t.c)
  4. Understanding Key Concepts: GSD, Overlap, Resolution & Accuracy
  5. Coordinate Systems & Global Positioning Systems
  6. Drone Surveying Missions

SESSION 2: DRONE TYPES

  1. 
Multirotor Drone vs Fixed Wing Survey Drones
  2. Survey Sensors: RGB, LiDAR, Thermal & Multispectral
  3. Choosing the Right Drone for Surveying Projects
  4. Planning a Drone Survey Project Step-by-Step
  5. Creating Automated Flight Plans with Mapping Apps
  6. Setting Altitude, Overlap & Ground Resolution
  7. Ground Control Points (GCPs)
  8. RTK vs PPK concepts, workflows, pros/cons, baselines, corrections, error sources.

SESSION 3: ACQUIRING MAPPING/SURVEY DATA

  1. Conducting a Professional Survey Missions
  2. Capturing High-Quality Aerial Images for Mapping
  3. Determining Weather Conditions for Drone Mapping


SESSION 4: PHOTOGRAMMETRY


  1. Introduction to Photogrammetry
  2. How to Turn Drone Images to 3D Maps
  3. Orthomosaic Maps
  4. Digital Surface Models (DSM) & Digital Terrain Models (DTM)
  5. Point Clouds and 3D Mesh Models
  6. Introduction to Drone Mapping Software
  7. Processing Drone Images into Maps
  8. Creating Orthomosaic Maps
  9. Generating 3D Terrain Models
  10. Exporting Data to GIS & CAD Software

ANALYZING SURVEY/MAPPING DATA

  1. Measuring Distances, Areas & Volumes
  2. Creating Topographic Maps
  3. Accuracy Validation & Quality Control
  4. Drone Surveying in Construction & Infrastructure
  5. Drone Surveys in Mining & Stockpile Measurement
  6. Drone Mapping for Agriculture & Environmental Monitoring
  7. Drone Survey Project Workflow
  8. Building a Career or Business in Drone Surveying.

    Duration: 8 Weeks

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