Course Catalog & Pricing Guide
Professional training for licensed and aspiring private investigators, drone operators, and law enforcement professionals. All courses delivered by SLED-licensed instructors with real-world field experience. Curriculum attached to all applicable courses.
Discounts Available
- Group Rates
- Law Enforcement
- Military
Call to Order · Custom packages available · Curriculum attached to all courses
Private Investigation Courses
Tab #1001 – #1003
#1001
CE Curriculum — 16-Hour Continuing Education
SLED-approved 16-hour in-office CE covering SLED licensing, contracts, surveillance, GPS tracking, camera placement & privacy law, report writing, affidavits, process serving, CWP, reciprocity, and more. Certificate of completion included. Curriculum attached.
#1002
Private Investigation Training — 5-Day Academy
Comprehensive 40-hour, five-day instructor-led training for pre-licensing candidates and working PIs. All SLED requirements, surveillance, technology, legal framework, advanced operations, and professional practice. Certificate of completion included. Curriculum attached.
#1003
Investigations Course & Drone Surveillance
Combined PI curriculum with integrated drone surveillance training. Covers PI fundamentals alongside FAA Part 107 drone concepts, aerial evidence capture, SC drone law, and court admissibility. Curriculum attached.
Drone Training Courses
Tab #1011 – #1021
#1011
Drone Training — FAA Part 107C Certification Prep
Full preparation for FAA Part 107 Remote Pilot Certificate. Airspace, regulations, weather, emergency procedures, preflight planning, and exam strategies. Curriculum attached.
#1012
Drone Training & Investigations Course
Dual-track course combining drone operational training with PI applications. Ideal for investigators adding UAS capability to their practice. Curriculum attached.
#1013
Drone Thermography — Level 1
Introduction to thermal imaging with UAS. Infrared camera fundamentals, heat signature interpretation, applications in inspection, SAR, and investigations. Curriculum attached.
#1014
Drone NIST / BPERP Course
NIST / Building Performance & Emergency Response Protocol training structured for inspection, emergency response, and performance evaluation. Curriculum attached.
#1015
Drone SAR — Search & Rescue
Specialized UAS for search and rescue. Grid patterns, thermal integration, ground team coordination, low-light operations, and evidence preservation. Curriculum attached.
#1016
Drone Inspection
Professional drone inspection for structures, roofing, infrastructure, utilities, and industrial assets. Documentation standards and client deliverable formats. Curriculum attached.
#1017
Drone Mapping & Surveying
Aerial mapping and photogrammetry. Flight planning, GSD calculations, ground control points, orthomosaic generation, and software workflows. Curriculum attached.
#1019
Drone Flight Instruction
One-on-one or small-group hands-on flight instruction with a certified instructor. Preflight, manual flight, emergency procedures, and mission-specific maneuvers. Billed per hour.
#1020
Drone HAZMAT
UAS in hazardous materials environments. Safety protocols, standoff distances, sensor integration, decontamination, HAZMAT team coordination, and compliance. Curriculum attached.
#1021
Create a Custom SOP for Your Agency
Work one-on-one with an Alden Wheeler instructor to develop customized Standard Operating Procedures tailored to your agency's operations, jurisdiction, and client base. Billed hourly.
Best Value — Complete Drone Bundle
#1018
Drone All Courses
Complete access to every drone course — all curricula included. FAA 107C, thermography, SAR, inspection, mapping, HAZMAT, NIST/BPERP, and investigations. The full professional drone operator package. Curriculum attached.
- #1011 FAA Part 107C
- #1012 Drone + Investigations
- #1013 Thermography L1
- #1014 NIST / BPERP
- #1015 SAR Search & Rescue
- #1016 Drone Inspection
- #1017 Mapping & Surveying
- #1020 HAZMAT
Online Store — Equipment & Supplies
Call to Order · Custom Available · #1022 – #1027
#1022
NIST / BPERP Open Course Package
Complete open course setup for NIST/BPERP drone training. Includes one landing pad and three 5-bucket stands — everything needed to run a full course layout.
#1023
NIST Course Circle Targets
Precision circle targets for NIST drone course training exercises and performance evaluation drills.
#1024
Thermal Targets
Thermal imaging targets for thermography training and NIST/BPERP course exercises. Compatible with all major thermal drone systems.
#1025
Circle Targets for Inside Buckets
Insert circle targets sized for placement inside the five-bucket stands. Ideal for precision marker layout in NIST course configurations.
#1026
Custom Logo Buckets — Add-On
Add your agency or company logo to the bucket stands. Custom branded training props for professional setups, presentations, and agency identity.
#1027
H Landing Pad — 5 ft Orange
High-visibility 5-foot orange H-style drone landing pad. Durable, weather-resistant material with bold markings for clear visibility during flight operations and training exercises.
Online Store — Call to Order
All equipment and supply items available by phone order. Custom configurations, bulk orders, and agency logos welcome. Group, LEO & Military discounts apply.
AWDA Apparel & Accessories
Call to Order · #1029 – #1031
#1029
AWDA Polo Shirt
Official Alden Wheeler Detective Agency embroidered polo. Professional look for training, fieldwork, and agency representation.
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#1030
AWDA Hat — Richardson Trucker Style
Richardson trucker-style cap with AWDA logo. Structured front panel, mesh back, snapback closure. One size fits most. Sharp professional style for field operations and training days.
#1031
AWDA Drone Detective T-Shirt
Alden Wheeler Detective Agency Drone Detective logo tee. Comfortable everyday wear representing the agency and the profession.
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Order Apparel — Call to Order
Specify item number, size, and quantity when ordering. Bulk orders and custom agency logo options available. Please allow 2–3 weeks for delivery.
Drone Services
Professional UAS Services — Available for Hire
Professional UAS Services
Aerial Drone Services — Available for Hire
FAA-certified drone pilots providing professional aerial services for commercial, agricultural, real estate, event, and public safety applications across South Carolina.
Animal Recovery
Thermal and optical aerial search to locate lost or missing animals across open fields, woodlands, and rural terrain.
Mapping
High-resolution aerial mapping for land parcels, construction sites, agriculture, and environmental assessment with detailed deliverables.
Surveying
Precision aerial surveying for topographic data, volume calculations, boundary delineation, and site planning support.
Inspections
Structural and roof inspections, utility line surveys, cell tower assessments, and infrastructure reviews — safely without scaffolding.
Weddings
Cinematic aerial coverage of ceremonies, receptions, and venues. Stunning footage and photography your clients will treasure forever.
Events
Aerial coverage for concerts, festivals, corporate gatherings, graduations, sporting events, and large-scale public occasions.
All Other Special Occasions
Anniversaries, real estate listings, farm & agricultural surveys, memorial flights, promotional content, film & media production, public safety support, and any other aerial service need — if it can be captured from the air, we can do it.
Book a Drone Service
All services are flown by FAA-certified Part 107 pilots. Pricing is $250 per hour. Contact us to discuss your project, location, and deliverable requirements. Group, LEO & Military discounts apply.
