Expert Drone/RPAS Pilot Course
Official expert drone pilot certificate
- Price: €1,260. Terms and conditions of the offer in force at the date of publication. (2023)
- Compulsory theoretical and practical training in accordance with the requirements of Royal Decree Law 8/2014
- Internationally renowned teaching staff
- Benchmark European training centre
- 60 hours of advanced theory
Requirements
The following requirements must be met to enrol in the course:- Be at least 18 years old
- Have a Class 2 or LAPL medical certificate or better
Financing
Subjects
The following subjects are taught in this programme:Aeronautical law and regulations
ATC knowledge
General aircraft knowledge
Aircraft performance
Meteorology
Navigation and map reading
Human factors in RPA
Operational procedures
Communications
Aeronautical phraseology
Advanced communications
What it includes
This programme includes the following training:- Advanced drone theory course (BVLOS)
- Multi-rotor up to 5 kg rating
- Fixed wing up to 5 kg rating
- Radio communicator for remote pilots course
- Autonomous flight initiation course
- Pix4D software initiation course
- Advising to register as an operator with AESA
Theory
Advanced theoretical programme
It includes 54 hours of theory via tutored teaching online. It also consists of 6 hours of on-site classes at our facilities.
Practical programme
The practical programme consists of two phases: a theoretical-practical phase and a purely practical phase.
The first portion (theoretical-practical training) will cover knowledge of the type of aircraft to be operated and their control systems. It consists of 10 on-site hours and the written exam.
The second part (practical training) will be carried out with Parrot Anafi and Parrot Disco, with more than 4 hours of flight instruction plus the proficiency test required by AESA. Students will practice in simulators.
