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Drone Training – EU Specific Category Theoretical Course & Flight Exam 

Drone technology

Course Overview

This is a 12 hour course. This course covers all subjects that the IAA have deemed necessary for Drone Operations on Fixed-Wing. Multi-Rotor UAVs and Vertical Take-off And Landing (VTOL). There is a written exam at the end of the Course. This Written Exam is 40 questions of multiple choice. You must receive 75% of the overall marks to successfully pass the course.

Course is suitable for

It is for beginners from any commercial field. Manufacturing, Construction and Quarrying companies – Engineers, Architects, Project Managers, Maintenance, Quantity Surveyors, Personal On-site.

Course Delivery

2 Days – Classroom/Webinar Instructor led training, hands-on material and multiple choice written exams (which each learner will need to complete on their own device – laptop/tablet/smartphone)

Course Modules:

  • Airspace operating principles.
  • Aviation safety & regulations.
  • Navigation.
  • Human performance limitations.
  • General knowledge of UASs.
  • Meteorology.
  • Technical and operational mitigation measures for air risks.
  • Operational procedures.
  • Introduction to data protection.
  • Technical and operational mitigation measures for Ground risks.
  • SORA & PDRA
  • Written Exam and Certification
  • Flight Exam

Learning Outcomes:

To recognise the correct path that is laid down in Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Regulations (EU) 2019/947 and (EU) 2019/945) when conducting professional drone operations.   To demonstrate the ability to plan a professional drone mission from start to finish while taking in all the rules and regulations that are taught on this course.   To understand the correct conditions when flying professional drone operations in all kinds of environments and weather.   

Upon completion of this course the student will fully understand the different types of airspace that extent with the land of Ireland. All successful students will receive a Course completion Certificate for the A2 Open Category Course and the Specific Category Course

Course Certification

Survey Drones Ireland is an approved Irish Aviation Authority DUTO (Declared UAS Training Organisation) with the ability to conduct and deliver all drone related courses. We will award all students that successfully pass this course with a course completion certificate for the A2 Open Category and the Specific Category. which can be used to help the student to receive from the IAA (Irish Aviation Authority) a UAS Licence to operator in the Open Category and the Specific Category.  

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