In-Person Sherpa Training (At Lucid Bots' Facility)
In-Person Sherpa Training — At Lucid HQ
Get your team job-ready, fast. This instructor-led, hands-on session at Lucid Bots’ Charlotte facility puts pilots on the sticks and walks them through everything from safety features to first-job planning. You’ll learn how to vet properties before you bid, plan safe takeoff/landing zones, spot obstacles early, and use Sherpa efficiently on day one.
Best for: New Sherpa owners, expanding crews, and safety managers who want consistent, standardized operations.
What You’ll Learn (Hands-On)
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Flight Training & Safety Features – Live drills with Sherpa plus a walkthrough of key safety functions and best practices for starting cleaning operations confidently.
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Full Drone Walkthrough – End-to-end component review and system settings so operators know what’s what and where.
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Maintenance Plans & Tips – Daily/weekly routines, inspection points, and battery care (Tattu smart batteries + TA3200 charger, including storage mode).
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Jobsite Planning & Pre-Bid Vetting – How to evaluate properties before bidding, determine if they’re a good fit for Sherpa, and set realistic scope.
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Takeoff/Landing & Obstacle Assessment – Identify safe staging areas, hose paths, and potential problem spots to minimize risk and downtime.
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Rig & Hose Management – Practical setup to keep water/chemical delivery smooth and avoid snags.
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Flight Operations – Launch, positioning, approach angles, and efficient cleaning patterns for common building scenarios.
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Manual-Mode (Failsafe) Recovery – Recognize loss of positioning, stabilize, and land safely.
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Open Q&A – Dedicated time to answer your team’s questions about the drone and getting started.
- Jobsite Setup – Safe jobsite setup and planning.
Built for Sherpa 1.5. Core concepts also apply to Sherpa 1.0; differences are noted where relevant.
Format & Schedule
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1 Day (typical) for 1–2 pilots
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2 Days (typical) for 3+ pilots with extended flight time and advanced drills
Group Size & Pricing
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1–2 pilots: $1,500 (1 day)
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3+ pilots: $2,500 (typically 2 days)
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Each additional pilot: $250
Pricing covers training at our facility. Travel, lodging, and meals not included. (We will provide lunch and beverages day of the training)
What’s Included
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Use of training Sherpa units, batteries, chargers, and demo rig
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Instructor-led drills with immediate feedback
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Printed/downloadable checklists & planning templates (pre-bid vetting, takeoff/landing planning)
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Course completion certificate
Prerequisites & Requirements
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Required: Completion of Sherpa Academy (online) before attending.
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For U.S. operations: At least one attendee must hold FAA Part 107 (or local equivalent internationally).
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PPE: Closed-toe footwear and weather appropriate clothing. (We provide hard hats, eye and ear protection, and reflective vests for the training day)
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Basic familiarity with drones & flight rules is expected (No flight experience is needed.)
Location & Scheduling
Training is conducted at Lucid Bots — Charlotte, NC.
After checkout, our Customer Success team will contact you to confirm dates, attendee roster, and any special objectives.
Great Add-Ons
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First Job Consultation: A Lucid trainer joins your first live job and a pre-bid walkthrough to de-risk and accelerate deployment.