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Republic Polytechnic Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Centre 


 

The Republic Polytechnic (RP) Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Centre offers a comprehensive suite of Unmanned Aircraft (UA) training courses tailored for both enthusiasts and industry professionals. As an approved training organisation by the Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS), RP is dedicated to delivering top-tier education and certification programmes. This centre has been working with industry partners in the area of UAV applications.

 

RP Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) Training Centre

Focus Area

Accreditations


RP’s UAV centre is CAAS Approved UA Basic Training Organisation (UABTO) for ensuring foundational skills for safe and effective UA operations. It is also CAAS Approved Class A Rotorcraft and Powered-Lift UA Training and Assessment Organisation (UATO) for specialising in UA Pilot Licence (UAPL) training and assessment.

Training Programmes


CAAS UAPL Training and Assessment course is designed for individuals pursuing their UAPL. Photogrammetry advanced training for high-precision maps and 3D models from aerial imagery. The facade inspection course is aligned with the Building and Construction Authority (BCA) guidelines for building inspections. First Person View (FPV)  training for advanced piloting UA operations through real-time video feeds for enhanced situational awareness and control.

Technology and Innovation 


RP’s UAV centre is at the forefront of consultancy and innovative projects. It actively collaborates with industry partners and develops cutting-edge solutions tailored to specific industry needs. Consultancy projects leverage the UAV centre’s extensive expertise and state-of-the-art facilities to provide customised solutions that drive efficiency and innovation.

Resources & Facilities

The RP UAV centre collaborates with other centres in the School of Engineering and schools across Republic Polytechnic for resources and facilities. Examples of such resources are listed below.

Flight Simulators

Capabilities include an extensive suite of flight simulators, state-of-the-art video editing software, and thermal and high-resolution cameras. They offer expertise in flight simulations, thermal imaging and video editing.

Wide range of Unmanned Aircraft

Capabilities include a wide range of unmanned aircraft, with the largest with a wingspan of 1 metre. They offer expertise in training unmanned aircraft flights with a variety of payloads.

 

Industry Projects Highlights

 

Project: Evaluation of visual inspection methods using Unmanned Aircraft System for Singapore Flyer

Industry Partner: Straco Leisure Pte Ltd (Singapore Flyer)

In this project, a Proof of Concept in the area of visual inspection was carried out using unmanned aircraft flights. The output included imageries of the components under inspection for the maintenance crew to certify based on the inspection criteria.

 

Project: Operationalisation of Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Surveillance Capability in Kacific Commsbox

Industry Partner: Kacific Broadband Satellites Ltd

In this project, a suitable Unmanned Aircraft system was recommended to integrate with the Kacific’s Commsbox. Designed and developed a UA housing prototype that fitted within the Commsbox. Developed safe UA operations video manual.

 

Project: Drone Photogrammetry Project for St Andrew’s Cathedral

Industry Partner: Helix Re Pte Ltd

In this project, an aerial photography was performed using an unmanned aircraft for 3D Photogrammetry. Collected St Andrew’s Cathedral internal and external images for 3D reconstruction with Helix Lidar scan information. Created a 3D model of St Andrew’s Cathedral.

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