Academy for Continuing Education (ACE)

If you are planning to operate a multirotor Unmanned Aircraft (UA) between 7kg to 25kg, this two-day practical course is for you.

Approved by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), it is designed to help you prepare for the Class A Rotorcraft (up to 25kg multirotor) UAPL assessment.

On top of the training provided, you will get two attempts at the Class A Rotorcraft UAPL (up to 25kg multirotor) assessment, conducted by our Authorised Flight Examiners (AFEs).

Note:
This course is conducted by CAAS approved instructors/AFEs who are existing UAPL holders, with at least five years of experience in UA flight operation and teaching, on average.

If you are unsure which UA or drone course you should take, visit our UA training page to see how you can begin your journey.

To know more about the UA regulations and operating guidelines, visit the CAAS UA website.

Learning Objectives

By the end of the course, you will be able to operate a multirotor UA of up to 25kg competently. You will also be able to demonstrate a strong understanding in the following areas:

1. Operating a UA system

2. Pre-flight and post-flight checks of the UA, with reference to the Original Equipment Manufacturer documents and training manuals

3. Smooth and controlled flying of the following manoeuvres without Global Positioning System assistance:

   • Precision hovering

   • Climbing and descending circuits

   • Figure of “8”

   • Precision landing

Who Should Attend?

Existing Class A Rotorcraft UAPL holders with 7kg multirotor limitation planning to operate multirotor UA of up to 25kg.

Entry Requirement

You are expected to have a good command of the English language, and be at least 16 years old at the point of application.

You must possess a valid Class A Rotorcraft (up to 7kg multirotor) UAPL.

Certification

Participants will be awarded a certificate of completion upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.

For courses with formal assessment component, participants will be awarded the certification of completion upon passing the assessment. Otherwise, a certification of attendance will be issued instead upon meeting the 75% course attendance requirement.

Your results will be submitted to CAAS at the end of the course, upon passing the assessment for Class A Rotorcraft (up to 25kg multirotor) UAPL.