Drone Pilot Training South Africa
Drone Pilot Training By the Best in the Sky
At UAV and Drone Solutions, we don’t just teach you how to operate a drone, we live them. With over 15,000 flight hours logged on average every month, the largest operational drone fleet in the country, and a relentless commitment to excellence and safety, we offer unmatched expertise in the field.
Our training is designed to ensure that when you graduate, you won’t just be certified, you’ll be confident, capable, and ready to fly like a pro. Join us and take your skills to new heights.
Drone Pilot Training By the Best in the Sky
At UAV and Drone Solutions, we don’t just teach you how to operate a drone, we live them. With over 15,000 flight hours logged on average every month, the largest operational drone fleet in the country, and a relentless commitment to excellence and safety, we offer unmatched expertise in the field.
Our training is designed to ensure that when you graduate, you won’t just be certified you’ll be confident, capable, and ready to fly like a pro. Join us and take your skills to new heights.
Flexible & Dynamic Training
Our drone pilot training is designed to be flexible and dynamic, adapting to each learner’s pace, goals, and schedule.
Certified Drone Training
We build each certified drone training path around the learner, offering targeted instruction that meets both certification requirements and real-world operational needs.
Affordable Drone Pilot License Training
We believe professional drone training should be accessible, which is why our courses are affordably priced.
Guided Learning Experience
Our expert instructors provide step-by-step guidance throughout your training journey, from theory to flight.
Our Drone Training Courses
Remote Pilot Certificate
(RPC) Multirotor and/or Fixed Wing
Your license to the skies starts here.
Requirements
- Must be 18 years or older
- Copy of Identity Document
- Matric Certificate
- Colour ID photos
- Valid class 3 Medical
What is included in the course?
- Radiotelephony Course and Exam
- English Language Proficiency (if required)
Training Components
Theory
- Air law
- Meteorology
- Flight planning
- Human Factors
- Navigation
- Aircraft Technical and General (ATG)
- Radio Theory
Practical
- Flight training (multi-rotor and/or fixed-wing drones)
- Radio telephony practical
Course duration
- 4 – 5 weeks depending on each student
How will a RPC enable your professional drone operations under a UASOC?
- Operate drones commercially (e.g. for photography, mapping, agriculture, security)
- Fly in controlled airspace with proper authorisation
- Apply for advanced ratings like BVLOS
- Comply with Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations
- Avoid legal penalties for unauthorised drone use
Beyond Visual Line of Sight
(BVLOS) Endorsement
Fly anywhere. Go further!
Requirements
- Valid class 3 Medical
- Valid RPC
What is included in the course?
- Theory training
- Practical training
Course duration
- 2 weeks depending on each student
What is the purpose of pursuing a BVLOS endorsement?
BVLOS allows drones to fly beyond 500m, enabling long-range missions. This course opens up advanced applications in agriculture, infrastructure inspection, delivery services, security operations and emergency response making your course relevant to more industries.
Drone Fixed Wing Rating Training
Go beyond the basics and master fixed-wing flight.
Requirements
- Valid RPC
- Valid class 3 Medical
What is included in the course?
- Theory training
- Simulator training
- Practical training
Course duration
- 3 weeks depending on each student
Why do your fixed wing rating?
Fixed wing drones are ideal for long-range, high-endurance missions like mapping, surveying, agricultural monitoring, and security surveillance. Adding this rating makes you more versatile and employable across industries.
By completing your Fixed Wing rating, it also opens the doors to fly a VTOL (Vertical Take-Off and Landing) drone, which offers a unique blend of flexibility, efficiency, and capability, especially valuable in both training and commercial operations.
Drone Instructor's Rating Training
Turn your passion into purpose by completing your instructors rating.
Requirements
- Valid RPC
- Valid class 3 Medical
What is included in the course?
- Theory
- Practical
Course duration
- 4 – 5 weeks depending on each student
Why should you complete your Instructors rating?
By doing your instructors rating, it allows you to teach others, help raise the standard of drone operations in your region, and contribute to safer and more professional airspace use.
RPC Renewal Training
Renew with the pros who train the pros.
Requirements
- RPC
- Valid class 3 Medical
Course duration
- 1-2 days depending on whether a refresher is required
Why do your RPC Renewal with us?
Avoid downtime or penalties. Renew with us to keep your certification current and compliant with SACAA regulations.
Unmanned Aircraft Systems Maintenance Technician Training
(UASMT)
Maintain the machines that move the future.
Requirements
- Identity Document
- ID Photos
What is included in the course?
- Theory
- Practical
Course duration
- 1 day
Why should you complete your UASMT License?
In order to comply with CAA Part 101 regulations, all BVLOS operations require a UASMT to complete the maintenance on your drone. Proper maintenance is critical for regulatory compliance and mission success. Your license proves you’re trained to uphold those standards.
AVSEC UAS Training
Safety starts with knowledge. AVSEC begins here.
Course duration
- 4 – 6 hours
Why should you complete your UAS AVSEC?
Learn how to handle real threats like data breaches, payload risks, and hijack scenarios skills that matter in the field.
Drone Flight Crew Resource Management Training
(CRM) Training
Train the mind behind the mission.
Course duration
- 4 – 6 hours
Why should you complete CRM?
CRM teaches effective communication, decision-making, and leadership critical for safe and efficient drone operations, especially in multi-crew or BVLOS missions. Most aviation incidents are caused by human factors. CRM helps identify and mitigate these risks through structured teamwork and situational awareness.
Cadet
programme
The cadet programme’s primary purpose is to enable young B-BBEE candidates the opportunity to obtain their Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) and enter the aviation industry. Joining the aviation industry is often a far away dream for many young people however at UDS, we are now making this dream a reality.
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