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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.


 
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Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Applications in Singapore

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.

 
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Introduction to Drones

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. 

 
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RP Unmanned Aircraft Basic Training

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.


Obtaining Your UA Pilot Licence

Are you planning to operate a UA that is more than 7kg for recreation, education or commercial purpose? The courses below will help you obtain the relevant UA Pilot Licence (UAPL) or lift the restrictions from your UAPL.

 

 
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Unmanned Aircraft Pilot Licence (UAPL) Theory Course

Required

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.

 
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UAPL for Multi-rotor up to 7kg (Practical Training with Assessment)

New Pilots

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.

 
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UAPL for Multi-rotor up to 25kg (Practical Training with Assessment)

Operate UA up to 25kg

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. 

 
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UAPL for Helicopter (Practical Training with Assessment)

Remove Multi-rotor Limitation

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.

Refresher Training with Assessment

 
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UAPL for Multi-rotor up to 7kg (Refresher Training with Assessment)

Refresher + Assessment up to 7kg

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.

 
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UAPL for Multi-rotor up to 25kg (Refresher Training with Assessment)

Refresher + Assessment up to 25kg

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.

 
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UAPL for Helicopter (Refresher Training with Assessment)

Refresher + Assessment

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.

Taking an Assessment

 
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UAPL for Multi-rotor up to 7kg (Assessment Only)

Assessment only up to 7kg

Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for multi-rotor up to 7kg? This is a two-hour assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

 
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UAPL for Multi-rotor up to 25kg (Assessment Only)

Assessment only up to 25kg

Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for multi-rotor up to 25kg? This is a two-hour assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.

 
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UAPL for Helicopter (Assessment Only)

Assessment Only

Planning to renew your existing CAAS UAPL for helicopter? This is a two-hour assessment with our Authorised Flight Examiners.



Broadening Your UA Skills

 
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Photogrammetry with Unmanned Aircraft

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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