Refund Policy

If approved, any refunds issued may take 3-5 days to reach your account depending on the policies of your financial institution. Students will not be eligible for any refund after attending a course. Students acknowledge that by participating in any portion of a course, they have thoroughly read all course descriptions and policies. Students cannot claim a course was “Not as Described” with their financial institution and must resolve any unsatisfactory experiences with Steel City Drones Flight Academy.

Class Material Policy

We are in no way responsible for any future change in FAA’s regulations or any new products drone manufacturers’ put out in the market. Our classes are focused on current regulations and products in the market.

Steel City Drones Flight Academy. in no way takes any responsibility for errors in our content or curriculum. The operator is ultimately responsible for understanding all rules and regulations. Our course curriculum must not be considered legal advice.

Certificate Policy

The FAA is the only entity in the United States that can grant pilot certification. Any certificate provided by Steel City Drones Flight Academy is strictly a Certificate of Completion indicating a student has been delivered the related content by participating in a particular course or set of courses. This in no way grants the holder any legal or official license or certification. Students are responsible for taking the necessary steps to earn their Remote Pilot Certificate under Part 107. Eligibility for a Remote Pilot Certificate is determined by several factors set forth by the FAA including but not limited to the successful completion of the Airman Knowledge Exam, a TSA background check, age, and physical and/or mental condition. Steel City Drones Flight Academy is not responsible for vetting a student’s eligibility.

Privacy Policy

We use your Personal Information only for providing and improving the service. By using the Site, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. We may ask you to provide us with certain personally identifiable information that can be used to contact or identify you. We will never give out your personal information to any third-party company and will keep your information safe.

Liability Agreement

STEEL CITY DRONES FLIGHT ACADEMY AND DESIGNED AV SOLUTIONS , LLC ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK, HOLD HARMLESS AGREEMENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITIY AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE Acknowledgment and acceptance of this Agreement constitutes a contract. The conditions of the contract are set forth below and will prevent your ability to sue Steel City Drones Flight Academy and/or Designed AV Solutions, LLC. If you do not agree with these conditions then do not participate in this service offered by Steel City Drones Flight Academy. YOU ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY ACCIDENTS THAT MAY OCCUR DURING THE OPERTION OF THE DRONE OR UAV WHILE UNDER YOUR CONTROL. BY ACCEPTING THESE TERMS, YOU ACKNOWLEDGE THAT YOU AGREE TO TAKE ALL RESPONSIBILITY FOR LOSS AND INJURY. IF NO, PLEASE DO NOT PARTICIPATE ANY FURTHER.

I understand and am aware that flying unmanned aerial vehicles is an inherently hazardous and dangerous activity. I understand that participating in any of these activities and courses are purely a voluntary activity, one that involves risk. On behalf of myself, my children, heirs, executors or assigns, I hereby freely and expressly assume and accept responsibility for any and all risks while participating in this activity regardless of any negligence on the part of Steel City Drones Flight Academy and Designed AV Solutions, LLC., its officers, employees, students, or representatives, or otherwise.

IMPORTANT: I ACKNOWLEDGE AND REPRESENT THAT I AM OVER THE AGE OF 18 YEARS AND HAVE CAREFULLY READ THIS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF RISK, HOLD-HARMLESS AGREEMENT, RELEASE OF LIABILITY AND AGREEMENT NOT TO SUE. I UNDERSTAND AND ACCEPT ALL TERMS, CONDITIONS, AND RISKS STATED HEREIN. I UNDERSTAND IT TO BE A RELEASE OF ALL CLAIMS AND CAUSES OF ACTION FOR MY INJURY OR DEATH OR DAMAGE TO MY PROPERTY THAT OCCURS WHILE PARTICIPATING IN THE ACTIVITIES OF FLYING DRONES OR UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLES IT OBLIGATES ME TO INDEMNIFY TEEL CITY DRONES FLIGHT ACADEMY, DESIGNED AV SOLUTIONS , LLC, AND THE PARTIES NAMED FOR ANY LIABILITY FOR INJURY OF ANY PERSON OR INCLUDING ME AND DAMAGE TO PROPERTY WHICH OCCURS TO ANY PERSON OR MYSELF AS A DIRECT RESULT OF MY NEGLIGENCE OR INTENTIONAL ACTS OR OMMISIONS. I ACKNOWLEDGE THAT THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE BINDING ON ME, MY HEIRS, ASSIGNS, PERSONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND ALL MEMBERS OF MY FAMILY.

I hereby consent to be considered a participant in the online course operations offered by Steel City Drones Flight Academy. I acknowledge that Steel City Drones Flight Academy online courses are specifically catered to certification-exam preparation and instructional training for recreational drone users, commercial applications and emergency services personnel. I understand the Steel City Drones Flight Academy courses do not permit me to operate commercially and only by passing the Airman Knowledge Test (Part 107) administered by an FAA-approved testing center will I be authorized to fly commercially. I understand that Steel City Drones Flight Academy does not advise me to fly my drone without in-person training with a Steel City Drones Flight Academy flight instructor. I consent that during the Steel City Drones Flight Academy course I have not been paid to attend and that I am an authorized user.