Manned to Unmanned
Manned to Unmanned
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Duration
8 Days
Simulator Hours
Unlimited
Flight Hours
3 hours
About this Course
The manned to unmanned training course has been designed to specifically cater for candidates who already hold a SACAA Part 61 Licence.
Credit will only be allocated to the candidate after proof of holding the required qualification has been sent to the sales team for review and acceptance.
Credit for Previous Training
ATC | NPL | PPL (A) & (H) | CPL (A) & (H) | ATPL (A) & (H) | |
Human Performance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Meteorology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Navigation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Restricted Radio | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
ATC | NPL | PPL (A) & (H) | |
Human Performance | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Meteorology | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Navigation | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Restricted Radio | ✓ | ✓ |
CPL (A) & (H) | ATPL (A) & (H) | |
Human Performance | ✓ | ✓ |
Meteorology | ✓ | ✓ |
Navigation | ✓ | ✓ |
Restricted Radio | ✓ | ✓ |
Entry Requirements
Be at least 18 years of age
Hold a valid SACAA Licence
Hold a Valid Radio Telephony Licence
Hold an Aviation Class Medial of III or higher
End Qualification
Remote Pilot Licence
Multi-Rotor Rating
COURSE OFFERING
Lectures
Theoretical Training
The course will run over 3 days, and covers a variety of theoretical and practical subjects, whereby your instructor will guide you through the concepts of unmanned flying.
Air Law
Part 101 covers the function and operations of the RPL holder, in Air Law we cover all parts of the Law, including navigation of the CAA website and a more practical approach as the holder of an RPL.
Radio Links
In this subject we cover Radio Frequencies, Polarization, Radio Waves, Antennas and Line of Site operations. This is very important to an RPAS operation because as an operator one has to understand how to manipulate the radio signal and manipulate a receiver in order to get a strong signal link and operate in a safe mann
Construction & Flight
In Construction of Flight, we cover the basic physics of flight. The syllabus covers all parts of the construction of the Multirotor and Aeroplane, we go in detail through all the components. We also look into the construction of a Multirotor and Aeroplane and discuss the manuals of each RPA.
Airmanship & Field Ops Pack
This is in preparation for the DFE Test, we take the student through how to prepare for the actual DFE Test. We cover Airmanship in detail as well as we take a in depth look into preparing the student for the DFE Test. We cover how the student will use this preparation work to do their flight operations going forward in an operational environment with safety being the core focus.
Battery Procedures
RPAS operations require an understanding of different types of batteries and how to manage and conserve the life span of batteries.
We cover a large spectrum of different battery types and also incorporate a practical approach on batteries for use with all types of RC or Drone operations
Examinations
Theoretical Training
An exam will be written at the end of the theory classes
Battery Practical Flying
Our training packages incorporate a 3-hour actual flight training session with unlimited access to the drone simulator to practise the series of manoeuvres.
Free Mock Skills Test
Free Simulator Training
Aircraft Options
You do not need to own your own drone to attend the course.
RPAS Training Academy provide you with a registered aircraft to train on to allow you to log you flight hours.
DJI Phantom 4
Skills Test
Once all training is completed a final skills test will be carried out.
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Find a facility
Joburg
Durban
Cape Town
Witbank
Testimonials
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