25kg Pilot Transition Course – Fast-Track Drone Certification

Description

The <25kg Pilot Transition Course is designed for licensed general aviation (GA) pilots who are looking to transition into the drone industry and operate multi-rotor drones weighing up to 25kg. This course builds on your existing aviation experience and provides the necessary training and certification to fly larger drones for commercial purposes.

With larger drones come increased responsibilities and operational complexities. The <25kg Pilot Transition Course ensures you are fully equipped to handle the challenges associated with flying heavier drones, such as managing payloads, flight planning for longer distances, and dealing with more complex airspace restrictions. If you hold a CASA flight crew licence (PPL, CPL, RPL, or ATPL), this course allows you to skip the theory component and focus on the practical flight assessment. You’ll also have the option to access full course materials if needed.

What You’ll Learn in the <25kg Pilot Transition Course

The <25kg Pilot Transition Course focuses on the specific skills and knowledge required to operate multi-rotor drones weighing up to 25kg. Key areas of learning include:

• Advanced Air Law for Drone Operations: You’ll be trained in the regulations governing larger drones, including the specific permissions required for operating in controlled airspace, near people, or at night.
• Flight Principles for Large Drones: This section covers the physics of flight for drones weighing up to 25kg, including how to manage lift, thrust, and weight for stable flight. You’ll also learn how to control drones carrying heavy payloads.
• Risk Management for Large Drone Operations: Operating larger drones comes with increased risks, and this course teaches you how to identify and mitigate those risks. You’ll learn how to conduct comprehensive pre-flight risk assessments and implement safety measures to reduce the likelihood of incidents.
• Practical Flight Assessment: The hands-on component of the <25kg Pilot Transition Course focuses on demonstrating your ability to control larger drones. You’ll be required to perform take-offs, landings, hovering, and more advanced manoeuvres, such as operating in confined spaces or during emergencies.
• Emergency Procedures for Large Drones: Flying drones weighing up to 25kg requires you to be prepared for emergencies. You’ll learn standard emergency procedures, such as how to handle a loss of signal, engine failure, or an unexpected obstacle during flight.

Who Is This Course For?

The <25kg Pilot Transition Course is specifically designed for licensed GA pilots who want to expand their skills and fly larger drones. This course is ideal for:

• Film and Media Professionals: For those involved in film production, larger drones offer the capability to carry more advanced camera equipment, allowing for higher-quality aerial shots.
• Surveyors and Engineers: Drones weighing up to 25kg are ideal for conducting large-scale surveys, mapping, and inspections in industries such as construction, mining, and agriculture.
• Agricultural Operators: Larger drones are often used for crop monitoring, spraying, and other agricultural tasks that require extended flight times and heavier payloads.

Why Choose SkyMedia Training?

SkyMedia Training offers in-person training tailored to the needs of experienced GA pilots. Our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalised instruction, and our instructors have extensive experience flying large drones across multiple industries. Whether you’re looking to fast-track your certification or review the full course materials, we’ll work with you to ensure you’re fully prepared for the practical flight assessment.

This course is designed to help busy GA pilots obtain their RePL for drones weighing up to 25kg in the most efficient way possible. By the end of the course, you’ll be certified to fly larger drones for commercial purposes, opening up new opportunities in industries that require more advanced drone operations.

Career Opportunities with a <25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification

25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification

The 25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification is an advanced course tailored for general aviation (GA) pilots with existing CASA licences (PPL, CPL, RPL, or ATPL) who seek to expand their expertise into the growing drone industry. The course allows you to transition from piloting manned aircraft to drones weighing up to 25kg, essential for professional use in industries like agriculture, filmmaking, and surveying.

Leveraging your prior aviation knowledge, this course focuses on drone-specific training, culminating in a practical flight assessment. You’ll either skip the full theory component (if you opt for the assessment-only path) or access all theoretical materials if you prefer a comprehensive understanding.

What You’ll Learn in the 25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification

This course offers a balanced combination of theoretical knowledge and hands-on training to help you achieve Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) certification for drones weighing up to 25kg.

• Drone Air Law for Larger Drones: The course starts with a focus on CASA regulations concerning heavier drones. You’ll explore airspace classifications, restricted areas, and understand when approvals (e.g. night flying) are necessary.
• Advanced Flight Principles: Flying larger drones differs significantly from smaller drones or fixed-wing aircraft. You’ll cover principles like thrust, lift, weight, and drag management, particularly important when operating drones equipped with heavier payloads such as advanced camera systems.
• Flight Planning and Payload Management: You’ll delve into flight planning tailored to large drones, including handling extensive missions that involve greater distances, bigger payloads, and specific airspace considerations.
• Risk Management: Larger drones inherently pose greater risk. You’ll learn how to manage these risks by performing pre-flight risk assessments, identifying hazards, and applying mitigation strategies to ensure safe operations.
• Emergency Procedures: Emergency handling is a key part of drone operations, particularly with large drones. You’ll gain experience in real-time crisis management, covering issues such as signal loss, sudden changes in weather, engine failure, or malfunctioning drone systems.
• Practical Flight Assessment: The core of this course is the practical flight assessment. You’ll perform take-offs, landings, hovering, and more complex manoeuvres with drones weighing up to 25kg. Our instructors will ensure you’re equipped to handle advanced situations, such as flying near obstacles or operating in controlled airspace.

Who Is This Course For?

The 25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification is ideal for:

• Licensed GA Pilots: Whether you’re already a private, commercial, or airline transport pilot, this course will provide a direct path to gaining certification for larger commercial drones.
• Filmmakers and Media Professionals: Larger drones enable you to carry high-end camera equipment for complex film shots, expanding your professional capabilities.
• Surveyors and Engineers: Drones weighing up to 25kg are invaluable for conducting surveys, mapping large areas, and monitoring construction sites.
• Agriculture: For crop monitoring and spraying, larger drones are more efficient, covering greater distances and heavier loads, making this course critical for agricultural professionals.

Why Choose SkyMedia Training?

At SkyMedia Training, we specialise in in-person training, ensuring you have hands-on experience with larger drones. Our small class sizes allow for personalised learning, enabling you to gain confidence in operating larger drones while receiving one-on-one feedback from industry experts.

With flexible access to theory materials and experienced instructors, we ensure you have all the tools necessary to succeed in this transition. By the end of the 25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification, you’ll be equipped to handle more advanced drone operations, enabling you to transition seamlessly into the commercial drone industry.

Career Opportunities with a 25kg RePL Pilot Transition Certification

After completing this certification, you’ll be qualified to operate drones weighing up to 25kg in commercial environments, unlocking new career paths in agriculture, surveying, and media production. Whether you’re working in film, conducting aerial inspections, or performing large-scale agricultural work, this certification offers a range of opportunities.

In-Person Course Features:

• Hands-on flight training with larger drones.
• Small class sizes for personalised instruction.
• Practical flight assessment for drones up to 25kg.
• Comprehensive training in emergency procedures, risk management, and advanced flight principles.

Key Learning Areas:

• Drone-specific air law for heavy drones.
• Flight planning and risk management for drones up to 25kg.
• Emergency procedures and practical flight assessment.
• Payload management and advanced operations.