REMOTE PILOT CERTIFICATE (RPC) Training
DroneIT is a South African Civil Aviation Association approved Aviation Training Organization (ATO) as well as an UAS Operating Certificate (UOC)holder. With the ever-increasing use of drones in almost every industry, becoming a drone pilot is fast becoming a popular career path. At DroneIT we don’t just train our students but we provide them with a chance to use their license through our in-house ROC program which allows them to gain crucial real-world experience flying drones.
No prior experience is needed when enrolling at DroneIT.
There are 2 parts to getting your RPC:
Part 1. Theory Training
Consists of 5 days of training with one of our instructors.
The following subjects are covered during the course as prescribed by the South African Civil Aviation Authority:
– Principles of Flight
– Air Law for Remotely Piloted Aircraft
– Meteorology
– RPAS Technical and General
– Flight Planning and Navigation
– Human Factors
– Radiotelephony
DroneIT uses mock exams throughout the RPC course to ensure that all our students are prepared for their final exam.
Part 2. Practical Training
Practical training consists of a variety of exercises that the student must become proficient at before being able to do their final evaluation. Most students are able to master these exercises within a short amount of time. We have the very best instructors with years of experience who will evaluate each person individually and assist them in improving their flying competency. Our state-of-the-art facilities provide the student with everything they need.
RPL Practical Training Video
More Information:
- DroneIT will assist and guide the students with the submission of their RPC applications to the South African Civil Aviation Authority.
- No prior qualifications are required to join the course.
- We ensure that our students’ experience is a smooth and successful one, by assisting them from start to finish in attaining their RPL without delays.