Drone pilot - film, photography and industry
The course is open to applicants from 16 years old.
Briefly about the line:
- You learn safe and professional drone flying
- You get certifications that can open doors to jobs and studies
- You will develop yourself in creative film production
- You will experience magnificent trips in Norway and abroad.
- You will become part of a fantastic folk high school environment - with electives, group trips and new friends for life!
- ...and much more
Fly high - see further!
Experience the world from above!
Do you want to fly a drone, make raw films and learn how this technology can be used professionally? On the Dronepilot course you will learn to master both flying, filming and editing.
Linja Dronepilot offers a combination of practical drone flying, FPV experiences, film production, courses/certifications and travel. Linja meets both the students' sense of adventure and society's need for new skills.
Target groups for the line:
- Technology-interested youth who want to learn about drone flying
- Creative students with an interest in film and media
- Adventurous students who want experiences and travel combined with learning
- Young people who want certifications that provide competence for further work or studies
Throughout the year we also go on trips and excursions from fjords to mountains, where you can fly in beautiful surroundings. In addition, a study trip abroad is included in the course program.
Whether you want to become a drone pilot, film spectacular landscapes or learn how drones can be used in the workplace - this is the course for you!
Subject areas
Drone flying:
- Introduction and practical training in a safe environment
- Use of training drones, camera drones and FPV drones
- Practice precision, safety and creative flight patterns
Courses and certifications:
- A1/A3 and A2 courses
- Preparation and review of exams (where the student wishes this)
- Focus on laws, regulations and responsible use
Filming and editing:
- Planning, shooting and production of drone films
- Editing in professional programs (Adobe Premiere, daVinci Resolve, etc.)
- Storytelling and visual communication
Company visits and guest lecturers:
- Actors in film, construction, rescue, agriculture, etc.
- Insight into how drone expertise can be used in working life
Excursions in Norway and abroad:
- Exploring spectacular locations that provide great flying and film experiences
- Relevant spring line trip to areas with unique film and flight opportunities
Folk high school life:
- Live and work together at Bakketun - become part of an inclusive community
- Project and elective courses, joint activities and trips with the whole school
- A year where you have time to develop yourself, try new things and build memories for life
- Joint trip to Spain and scheduled trip to Australia
Drone flying
The use of drones has grown rapidly in recent years across a range of industries: film and media, construction, agriculture, emergency services, mapping and inspection. At the same time, there is a rapidly growing community within FPV (First Person View) drones - both for film production, sports and technological innovation.
Courses and certifications
On the course you can learn drone flying at all levels - small training drones and professional camera drones. You will receive training towards the courses and certifications you need to fly legally, and the opportunity to take the A1/A3 and A2 exams.
Film and editing
In film and editing, you can learn how to make captivating drone films, and through company visits and guest lecturers, you will meet professionals who use drones in their jobs (film, media, construction, rescue, etc.).
Line trip - Australia
On a 14-day adventure to Australia, we get to experience the last part of the amazing Australian summer. We get to try surfing, and have the opportunity to make tough activity films with the drones. And Australia has one of the world's most spectacular coastlines, or we can explore ancient gorges and film rappelling down 30-meter high waterfalls in the Blue Mountains.
We explore Sydney, can free dive among colorful fish, turtles and maybe even sharks.
The trip offers encounters with kangaroos, insight into Australia's unique landscape and rich culture. This will be an unforgettable journey that is about learning, growing, and venturing out of your comfort zone on an adventure you will never forget.
Drone trip to surf camp in Hoddevik
In the fall, the lines Sport Extreme Australia, Challenge Explore, Gaming Aktiv and Dronepilot travel to Hoddevik. Here we have three days of surfing courses in beautiful surroundings. And many great opportunities for flying and various film projects!
School Trip to Spain & Gibraltar
In the fall, the entire school travels together to Spain and Gibraltar!
In the fall, the entire school travels together to Spain and Gibraltar. We explore the Andalusia region and stay near the town of Rota, where students take part in both planned activities and free-time experiences. There are opportunities for surfing, frisbee golf, scenic cycling tours, and beach-related activities. The trip also includes a visit to the historic city of Seville and the British territory of Gibraltar.
Since the trip and all meals are included in the tuition fee, students only need to bring personal spending money. These shared experiences help build a strong sense of community across the school.
Teachers on the course
Annette Lyngstad Skavhaug
Teacher Arts and crafts , Music and Sound Production. and Dronepilot
Annette is a qualified associate professor with a master's degree in arts and crafts and further education in pedagogy. She enjoys all that is creative and has also taught theater for several years and various stage productions with film/AV presentations.
In recent years, Annette has also taught Drone Studies at the school.
Annette came to Bakketun in 2018, and has a big heart for Bakketun and the folk high school as a school!
Einar Andreas Egge
Teacher Arts and crafts, Music and Sound Production and Drone pilot
Einar is a substitute teacher on the Arts and Crafts course this year. He has a design education from Notodden, as well as pedagogical subjects from Nord University. Einar is also a versatile teacher, with expertise in, among other things, climbing and photography.
In addition to teaching at Arts and Crafts, he also has classes towards performing arts at Music and Sound Production and Film/Editing on the Dronepilot course.
Equipment list
You can borrow this equipment from the school:
Drone flying:
- Own training drone
- Computer or tablet for your own film editing work
Activity:
- Hiking clothes (summer/winter)
- Underwear for hiking
- Hat/mittens
- Wind/rain
- Shoes (hiking and running shoes)
- Sleeping bag/bed
- Backpack (min. 60 liters)
- Skis (preferably touring skis)
- Headlamp
Hiking gear doesn't have to be so expensive! Feel free to check what you have that works before you buy a new one. If you have to buy, it is also possible to see what is available used before you buy new. It is also possible to borrow a good deal of equipment at BUA in Verdal.
Elective subjects
We have 3-4 hours of elective courses per week. Here, you can choose from a variety of exciting activities – you can build on your main course or try something completely new. The choice is yours! Electives are selected after you arrive at the school.
Electives we offer:
- Bicycle
- Skateboard
- Sports/ball games
- Training and health
- Martial arts
- Outdoor life
- Winter outdoor activities
- Ski/Snowboard
- Horse riding
- Climbing/Bouldering/Climbing certificate
- Peak trip
- Golf
- Disc golf
- RailJam
- Arts – Painting
- Arts – Leather crafting
- Arts – Ceramics
- Music/Band
- Photo
- Drama
- Improv theater
- Sound engineering
- Culinary arts
- Sámi culture and identity
- Dog sledding outdoor life
- Chess
In addition, you have the opportunity to take the hunting license exam, climbing certificate, and boating license. These exams take place outside school hours and may require an additional fee.
Project subjects
During the year, you choose one of six possible project subjects. These are more career-oriented or study-preparatory subjects that we work on for four weeks spread across three periods.
You can choose between:
- Take up subjects
- Sports and outdoor life – certification
- Introduction to emergency preparedness and security
- Cultural field
Schedule
In addition to the main subjects, you also have joint subjects, elective subjects and project subjects. The common subjects is worth its weight in gold for building community and preparing you for life after school. We offer many exciting electives, such as golf, horse riding, photography, the hunting test, the boat driving test and much more. IN project subject you get the opportunity to, among other things, take up subjects, or explore different career paths.
No two weeks are the same, but a typical week might look like this:
Shared every day: Good breakfast + morning meeting (a word for the day, today's news, marking birthdays and other important information).
- Monday: Room cleaning, Boarding subjects, Housing collection, lunch and line subjects
- Tuesday: Electives throughout the day
- Wednesday: Common subjects, lunch and line subjects
- Thursday: Main courses all day
- Friday: Line subjects. Boarding laundry the hour before dinner
- Saturday: Seminar/activity/trip, student evening, Saturday dinner with hot meal
Price
NB! Prices for 2027/2028 will be finally decided on 20.10.26.
From NOK 173,365,-
Including:
- Instruction
- All meals
- Shared room at the school
- All compulsory activities on the line
- Joint trip with the whole school to Spain and Gibraltar (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Study trip to Australia (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Study trip: Surf camp in Hoddevik (incl. 3 meals per day)
- Activities on all tours
- Tours in the local area
- Songbook
- Accident insurance
- Free use of student kitchens and special rooms
- Internet
- Washing machine
The price includes a double room with a bathroom in the hallway.
Read more about our prices and room types here
Loans and Scholarships
You can receive support from the Loan Fund when you attend folk high school. For the 2026/2027 school year, you can receive up to NOK 154,880 from the Loan Fund.. The rates for 2027/2028 have not been set.
Contact
Do you have questions about the bus or the school?
School administration: 74 04 91 00 / adm@bakketun.fhs.no
How you live at Bakketun
Are you wondering what it's like to live at Folkehøgskole? At Bakketun we have three cozy boarding houses, which are again divided into smaller housing units.
Leisure and Everyday Life
At Bakketun, life is about much more than just courses and classes. Afternoons, evenings, and weekends are filled with activities, trips, and a strong social community.