EchoMAV’s Training Programs are designed for operators, pilots, and technical teams who need more than just equipment — they need field-ready skills. From building your own UAS to advanced ISR missions, our hands-on courses give you the confidence, technical ability, and tactical knowledge to succeed.
Build & Basic Pilot Course
Hands-on experience building and flying MONARK UAS.
- Learn UAS assembly, calibration, and field repair
- Gain 16–20 hours of flight time
- Focus on safety, mission readiness, and practical skills
MONARK Operator Training
Operate MONARK with confidence in any mission profile.
- Master assembly and rapid deployment (<5 min)
- Learn advanced flight modes: Auto, Loiter, ALT Hold, Flow Hold
- Train with payload release / dropper for tactical use
MK1 Training
Specialized training for EchoMAV's long-endurance VTOL system.
- Hybrid propulsion system management
- VTOL transitions and long-range operations
- Mission communications, ATAK integration, ISR payloads
Integration & Counter-UAS Training
Advanced operational training for complex missions.
- Integrating EchoMAV drones with ground control networks
- Counter-UAS awareness and defense strategies
- Mission-level simulations with ATAK integration
Instructor Daily Rate
Private training at Knoxville HQ or your location.
- Flight training, MONARK build training, or mission support
- Custom curriculum available
- Travel & per diem may apply for on-site sessions
Why EchoMAV Training?
Real deployment expertise from instructors with mission experience
Hands-on learning with UAS kits and tactical scenarios
Small class sizes and tailored instruction
Options for individuals, teams, and organizations
Logistics & Format
Location: Knoxville, TN (onsite training available on request)
Duration: Varies per course (see descriptions)
Requirements: MONARK or MK1 kits (where specified)
What’s included: kits, spare parts, training materials; lodging not included unless noted
FAQ
EchoMAV training is built to turn operators into subject matter experts. It goes beyond basic flight skills and focuses on mission execution, system integration, and real-time decision-making using EchoPilot AI and EchoMAV platforms.
The program is built for military units, law enforcement, and professional teams that need in-house expertise. The goal is to create operators who can lead, adapt, and fully understand the system, not just use it.
Group 1 develops foundational knowledge and core flight competency. Group 2 advances operators into higher-level execution, system mastery, and complex mission environments, building true subject matter expertise.
No. The program is structured to develop expertise from the ground up. New operators are trained to a high level, while experienced pilots are pushed deeper into system-level understanding and mission leadership.
Training is conducted on EchoMAV systems including MONARK, MK1, and EchoPilot AI, ensuring operators gain hands-on experience with the full ecosystem they’ll be deploying in the field.
Mission execution and system mastery. Flying is the baseline, but the focus is on developing operators who understand how to use the system to accomplish real objectives under pressure.
Training can be conducted at EchoMAV facilities or deployed directly to your team. The objective is to train in environments that mirror real-world operations as closely as possible.
Programs vary based on scope, but range from short foundational courses to multi-week engagements designed to build deep operational expertise.
Yes. Training is tailored to your mission, your environment, and your team’s experience level to ensure your operators become true subject matter experts in your specific use case.
Most programs produce pilots. EchoMAV produces experts. The focus is on building operators who understand the system end-to-end and can execute, adapt, and lead in real-world scenarios.