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Unmanned Aircraft Training Courses

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) or drone has been developing rapidly in recent years, and it now covers a wide spectrum of applications ranging from recreational use to sophisticated commercial operations.

Republic Polytechnic is a Civil Aviation Authority of Singapore (CAAS) approved UA Basic Training Organisation (UABTO) and UA Training and Assessment Organisation (UATO), that offers comprehensive training and assessment for aspiring UA operators. Trainings are conducted by our trainers who are qualified CAAS UA Pilot Licence holders, with five years of experience in UA flight operations, on average.

Starting Your UA Experience

Are you looking to fly your own UA or drone, and not too sure where to start? Our courses below will provide you with a good understanding and skills that cover: fundamental knowledge of operating a UA, flight techniques, and the prevailing CAAS regulations governing UA operations within Singapore. These two courses enable you to confidently operate a UA or drone for recreational and educational purposes.

Introduction to Drones

 2 days

This two-day introductory course will equip you with the necessary knowledge and hands-on skills to operate your UA. You will also be given access to the RP Unmanned Aircraft Basic Training.

RP Unmanned Aircraft Basic Training

 2 hours

This two-hour online course is mandatory for individuals who are keen to operate UA between 1.5kg and 7kg. You will receive your CAAS recognised UA Basic Training certificate.

Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Applications in Singapore

 2 hours

This free two-hour course will show you how UA technology is being used globally and in Singapore. You will also be introduced to the regulations governing UA operations.

Obtaining Your Class A Rotorcraft Pilot Licence

Are you planning to obtain your Class A Rotorcraft Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL)? The courses below will help you to obtain your initial, remove restrictions or renew your Class A Rotorcraft UAPL.

 

Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) Theory Course

 2 days

This two-day course is designed to prepare you for the CAAS UAPL Theory Test — a requirement when applying for your UA Pilot Licence. You will gain the necessary theoretical knowledge and undergo assessments after each module to test your understanding.

Class A Rotorcraft Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) for Helicopter (Practical Training with Assessment)

 3 days

This course prepares existing holders of a Class A (Rotorcraft) UAPL limited to multi-rotor only, to safely operate a helicopter UA and to remove the multi-rotor limitation from their UAPL.

Practical Training with Assessment

Class A Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) for Helicopter (Refresher Training with Assessment)

 1 day


Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for helicopter? This one-day course includes a refresher training to adequately prepare you for the assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

Refresher Training with Assessment

Class A Rotorcraft Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) up to 7kg Multirotor (Practical Training with Assessment)

 5 days

This course is mandatory if you are operating a multi-rotor UA up to 7kg for commercial purposes. Besides undergoing the practical training, you will also get up to two practical assessment attempts with our Authorised Flight Examiners to obtain your UA Pilot Licence.

Practical Training with Assessment

Class A Rotorcraft Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) up to 25kg Multirotor (Practical Training with Assessment)

 2 days

If you are planning to operate a multi-rotor UA between 7kg and 25kg, this course is for you. Get up to two practical assessment attempts with our Authorised Flight Examiners to obtain your UA Pilot Licence.

Practical Training with Assessment

Class A Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) up to 7 kg Multirotor (Refresher Training with Assessment)

 1 day

Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for multi-rotor up to 7kg? This one-day course includes a refresher training to adequately prepare you for the assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

Refresher Training with Assessment

Class A Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) up to 25kg Multirotor (Refresher Training with Assessment)

 1 day

Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for multi-rotor up to 25kg? This one-day course includes a refresher training to adequately prepare you for the assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

Refresher Training with Assessment

Obtaining Your Class A Powered-Lift Licence

Powered-Lift is a recent development in the unmanned aircraft industry. Powered-Lift unmanned aircraft is essentially a combination of fixed wing and rotary aircraft, where both elements are used to complete a flight. This results in several benefits such as vertical take-off and landing, longer flight time, the ability to cover a longer distance, and the ability to conduct a variety of tasks such as mapping or payload delivery. The courses below will help you to obtain your initial, remove restrictions or renew your Class A Powered-Lift Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL).



Class A Powered Lift Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Practical Course with Assessment (Up to 7kg)

 4 days

This course is mandatory if you are operating a powered-lift UA up to 7kg for commercial purposes. Besides undergoing the practical training, you will also get up to two practical assessment attempts with our Authorised Flight Examiners to obtain your UA Pilot Licence.

Practical Training with Assessment

Class A Powered Lift Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Practical Course with Assessment (Up to 25kg)

 3 days


If you are planning to operate a powered-lift UA between 7kg and 25kg, this course is for you. Get up to two practical assessment attempts with our Authorised Flight Examiners to obtain your UA Pilot Licence.

Practical Training with Assessment

Class A Powered Lift Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Refresher Training with Assessment (Up to 7kg)

 1 day


Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for powered-lift up to 7kg? This one-day course includes a refresher training to adequately prepare you for the assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

Refresher Training with Assessment

Class A Powered Lift Unmanned Aircraft Pilot License (UAPL) Refresher Training with Assessment (Up to 25kg)

 1 day

Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for powered-lift up to 25kg? This one-day course includes a refresher training to adequately prepare you for the assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

Refresher Training with Assessment

Broadening Your UA Skills

Facade Inspection With Unmanned Aircraft

 3 days

This course offers theoretical and practical training on Periodic Facade Inspection (PFI) using unmanned aircraft systems in accordance with BCA’s TR 78-1 and TR 78-2 guidelines, focusing on PFI workflow and basic tethered UA operation.

Introduction to First Person View (FPV) Piloting

 4 days

This course provides fundamental competencies to become a proficient FPV drone pilot and covers essential knowledge such as FPV drone types, equipment, components, flight modes and basic piloting skills.

Photogrammetry with Unmanned Aircraft

 3 days

You will learn about photogrammetry workflow, planning and execution of autonomous UA flights to generate 2D and 3D maps using Pix4DMapper software.

What Others Say

 

The course was insightful to the legal terms for drone flying in Singapore and it also has a lot of simulation and practical for students to fly. Overall, it’s a great course.

 
 

The course is a good introduction to Drones. The lecture notes are well summarised and straight to the point. The amount of practical time is also sufficient and build up the confidence to further take the license.

 
 

I've attended other UAT course, the RP instructors are highly knowledgeable, and worked very well as a team to coordinate delivery.

 
 

The instructors were well versed and knowledgeable in UA expertise. The learning tempo was well paced and engaging. I have greatly benefited from their sharing and experiences. It’s truly a meaningful learning pursuit as it open my prospective on the future applications of UA.

 
 

This is one of the best courses that I have attended. The lecturers are knowledgeable and patient. I will strongly recommend it to my construction practitioners.

 

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