RPC - Remote Pilot Certificate Licence

Drone Pilot Training (RPAS)

Remotely Pilot Aircraft Systems (RPAS), commonly known as drones or UAV’s (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles) are shaping the future of aviation and creating exciting new careers paths for passionate aviators.

Unlike manned aviation, the rapid and widespread adoption of drone technology across key industries such as Agriculture, Conservation, Logistics, Marine, Construction, Security, Engineering and Mining to name a few, presents significant opportunities for businesses to reduce operational costs and improve efficiency.  This growth has, in turn, created a strong demand for qualified and licensed Drone Pilots.

SACAA - Accredited RPAS Training Programme

The Academy of Aviation offers a SACAA accredited RPAS Training Programme for students seeking to qualify as Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) Licence Holders.

The RPC training programme is divided into four sections:

Section 1 - Theory - Lectures

Five full days of classroom-based Instructor LED training covering the following modules:

  • Introduction to Drones
  • Air Law
  • Airspace and Navigation
  • Radio Communication Procedures (2 days lectures included)
  • Communication Components