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Abuja / Lagos / Port Harcourt
DRONE PILOT TRAINING PROGRAMME

Become a Certified Drone Pilot

Nigeria's NCAA-compliant, competency-based remote pilot training. Progressive certification from your first hover to fully autonomous Beyond Visual Line of Sight missions — built for industry, security, research and commercial operators.

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3 Training Tiers
3 Locations Nationwide
NCAA Fully Compliant
ICAO Internationally Aligned

Why Choose Our Programme?

NCAA Certified

Fully compliant with Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority standards for commercial remote pilot operations.

Progressive Certification

Build skills progressively from fundamentals to advanced autonomous operations with industry-standard curriculum.

Hands-On Training

Real-world flight experience with supervised missions and practical field operations from day one.

Industry Ready

Graduates are equipped for commercial operations, research missions, security services, and enterprise solutions.

ICAO/EASA/FAA Aligned

Training aligns with international standards for potential reciprocity and global opportunities.

Expert Instructors

Learn from experienced remote pilots with real-world operational and commercial flight experience.


Three Progressive Tiers

Pick Your Altitude

01

Basic RPAS

5 Days ~20 Hrs

Master drone fundamentals, NCAA basics, and your first supervised flight under VLOS (Visual Line of Sight).

  • ✓ Drone fundamentals and operations
  • ✓ NCAA regulation basics
  • ✓ First supervised VLOS flight
  • ✓ Safety protocols
₦[Price TBD]
02

VLOS Pilot

15 Days ~50 Hrs

NCAA-certified commercial operations with meteorology, crew resource management, navigation, and risk assessment.

  • ✓ Commercial operations cert
  • ✓ Meteorology & weather
  • ✓ Crew resource management
  • ✓ Navigation & flight planning
  • ✓ SOP & risk assessment
📋 Requires: Tier 01 Completion
₦[Price TBD]
03

BVLOS Pilot

Duration TBD ~20 Hrs

Advanced airspace management, C2 link redundancy, detect-and-avoid systems, and live field missions.

  • ✓ Advanced airspace C2 operations
  • ✓ C2 link redundancy systems
  • ✓ Detect-and-avoid systems
  • ✓ Live field missions
  • ✓ Emergency procedures
📋 Requires: Tier 02 Completion
₦[Price TBD]

Who Should Attend?

A Programme for Everyone in the Drone Ecosystem

Government & Security Agencies

Police, Civil Defence Corps, military, paramilitary organisations, Customs, Immigration, DSS, border security and surveillance units.

Private Sector & Individuals

Licensed drone pilots, media and film production companies, real estate developers, property imaging teams and land survey users.

Academic & Research

Universities, technical colleges, aviation programmes, geospatial programmes, engineering programmes and research centres focused on environmental monitoring, climate change or smart cities.

Commercial & Industrial

Surveying firms, geospatial firms, agricultural companies, mining and quarry operators, logistics companies and delivery companies.

Civil Infrastructure & Utilities

Power companies, oil and gas operators, construction firms, transportation authorities and infrastructure monitoring teams.


How We Train You

Hands-On, Practical, Real-World Training Methods

Lectures

Comprehensive theoretical foundation delivered by experienced instructors

Interactive Discussions

Collaborative learning with Q&A sessions and peer engagement

Case Studies

Real-world scenario analysis and practical problem-solving

Desktop Flight Simulations

Safe, cost-effective virtual flight training before hands-on practice

Instructor Demonstrations

Live demonstrations of proper procedures and best practices

Hands-On Flight Exercises

Supervised and solo flight practice in real operational conditions

Scenario-Based Training

Decision-making practice for emergency situations and complex operations

Group Exercises

Team-based learning and collaborative problem-solving activities


Curriculum Overview

Basic RPAS Certificate

Duration: 5 days, approximately 20 hours

Format: 70% theory, 30% practical

Overview: Master drone fundamentals, NCAA basics, and your first supervised flight under VLOS (Visual Line of Sight).

Assessment: 25-question written quiz and basic drone flight demonstration covering hover, directional movement and landing.

Core Topics

  • Introduction to drones
  • History and evolution of drones
  • Drone types, classifications and applications
  • Introduction to drone laws in Nigeria
  • Drone components and systems
  • Principles of flight
  • Remote controllers and flight modes
  • Air law and safety basics
  • No-fly zones and flight limitations
  • Safety and risk assessment
  • Responsible drone use and ethics
  • Privacy rights and protection
  • Flight simulator sessions
  • Hands-on flying in Manual and GPS modes
  • Recap and flight practice

VLOS Certified Remote Pilot

Duration: 15 days, approximately 50 hours

Format: 60% theory, 40% practical

Overview: NCAA-certified commercial operations with meteorology, crew resource management, navigation, and risk assessment.

Assessment: 40-question theory exam, oral scenario test, and field flight test covering mission planning, flight execution and emergency simulation.

Core Topics

  • NCAA drone regulations and airspace
  • RPAS/VLOS categories
  • Responsibilities of UAS operator and pilot
  • Airspace classification
  • NOTAMs and airport-area awareness
  • Meteorology and METAR/TAF interpretation
  • Local weather patterns in Nigeria
  • Human factors and Crew Resource Management
  • Fatigue, stress and situational awareness
  • Aeronautical decision-making
  • Navigation and flight planning
  • Charts, GPS and navigation calculations
  • Safety and risk management
  • Bow-tie risk assessment and site survey
  • Basic radio communication and phraseology
  • SOP and checklist development
  • Battery types and maintenance
  • Practical flight training and logbooks
  • Capstone project involving risk assessment

BVLOS Certified Remote Pilot

Duration: To be confirmed, approximately 20 hours

Format: 60% theory, 40% practical and simulated missions

Overview: Advanced airspace management, C2 link redundancy, detect-and-avoid systems, and live field missions.

Assessment: 60-question written exam, oral defence of operation plan, simulated emergency response, live field mission, and submission of operations manual.

Core Topics

  • NCAA BVLOS regulations
  • Advanced risk assessment
  • NSA BVLOS clearance requirements
  • Bow-tie risk assessment
  • Advanced airspace management
  • Radio communication and phraseology
  • RPIC and observer roles
  • Position reporting procedures
  • Advanced flight planning and waypoint missions
  • Fail-safe and redundancy setup
  • Contingency and emergency response planning
  • Geo-fencing and KML import
  • Command and control systems
  • RF link theory and LTE/5G control
  • C2 link redundancy
  • Detect-and-avoid systems
  • Radar, ADS-B and visual DAA sensors
  • Air risk mitigation
  • UTM system integration
  • Data management and encryption
  • Cybersecurity risks and mitigation
  • Data privacy and NDPA compliance
  • SOP development
  • Simulated and supervised field missions

Certification & Assessment

Our assessments are comprehensive, rigorous, and aligned with NCAA requirements. We evaluate your knowledge, practical skills, and professional readiness for safe drone operations.

Assessment Methods

  • Written examinations and quizzes
  • Short assignments and case studies
  • Verbal questioning and oral examinations
  • Practical flight assessments
  • SOP and risk assessment development
  • Scenario-based evaluation
  • Emergency procedure simulations
  • Operational documentation review

What You'll Earn

  • Basic RPAS Certificate (upon completion)
  • Certified Remote Pilot - VLOS credential
  • Certified Remote Pilot - BVLOS credential
  • Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) documentation
  • Risk Assessment frameworks
  • Crew Resource Management (CRM) certificate (VLOS)
  • Flight logbook with certified hours
  • NCAA compliance verification

Frequently Asked Questions

No previous experience is required for the Basic RPAS course. VLOS recommends basic training, while BVLOS requires VLOS certification or equivalent experience. We welcome beginners!

No. BVLOS is for experienced pilots with VLOS certification or equivalent, 20+ logged flight hours and risk assessment skills. It is an advanced-level course designed for professional operations.

Yes! The programme combines theory, simulation, demonstrations and supervised practical flight exercises. You will get hands-on experience with real drones in real operational conditions.

Fees will be announced after final approval. Interested participants should register their interest on this page or contact the organisers for pricing information.

Depending on the course, valid ID/NIN, age confirmation, and medical fitness may be required. Specific requirements will be communicated during registration and before course commencement.


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