Frequently Asked Questions

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No, you do not need your own drone for training. Many trainees attending our drone courses are new to drones and does not own a drone or have access to one at work. Our instructors are generally happy to discuss the different drone equipment suitable for your usage. Drone Academy Asia will prepare the drones to be used throughout your course. If you already own a DJI drone and have questions about it, our instructors will try our best to help you.

To obtain your Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency, you will need to complete your Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency Course and pass the Theoretical Examination and Practical Assessment as per CAAM standards. The Theoretical Examination has 60 questions, with a passing mark of 75%, while the Practical Assessments consists of Pre-flight, In-flight and Post-flight Actions, where you would need to pass all sections of the test in two attempts.

You do not need formal drone training if you fly a drone for leisure or as a hobby. However, it is essential that you know the basic safety rules. If you want to become a safe and competent drone operator for work, it is advisable to undergo formal training. This is to ensure that you can operate with precision and fully understand the sophisticated capabilities of your flight control system. It is also crucial to internalise safety precautions for drone operations as drone operators share the public airspace. At Drone Academy Asia, you can undergo the Professional Drone Operator Course. A Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency (RCoC) would be needed for those using drones for commercial work, especially for operations with increased risk for other persons or air traffic. You would need to conduct a comprehensive risk assessment and provide proof of competency as a Drone Operator or Remote Pilot.

All our courses are HRD Corp (HRDF) Claimable and it is for companies that are registered under the Human Resources Development Corporation. You need to consult with you Human Resource Department in order to check if your company is registered with HRD Corp. Feel free to reach out to us if you need further guidance on this matter.