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.