Some of Our Clients
Whether you want to learn to fly for pleasure or build a career in drone flying, we offer a full range of training courses to meet your needs.
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Search and Rescue
Drones have emerged as an essential tool when it comes to search and rescue operations. They are able to reach areas that humans cannot and essentially locate people in hard to reach areas. There is a high demand in this industry as drones help it to evolve.
Agriculture
With the advent of precision-farming, agricultural drones have spearheaded the evolution of farming. Farmers are turning to using drones for spreading seeds and spraying chemicals to high effect. This industry has been grasping drone technology and utilizing it to achieve high yields.
Drone Photography
From Real Estate, Filmography, Cinema, to Weddings, Birthday Parties and also Funerals, drones are utilized to capture images from various angles that were previously impossible to achieve without a crane. Now, this industry utilizes drones and it is almost a must for most of the aforementioned professions.
Surveillance
From Law Enforcement, Farming, Wildlife Preservation/Conservation areas, and even Building Maintenance, drones are used to constantly monitor surroundings and ensure safety. With their capability of monitoring a wide area as well as capturing high resolution images even at night time, drones are recognized as a tool of critical importance nowadays.
Courses
Below is a list of the courses we offer
Manuals
Photography
Agriculture
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Certification
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Special Focus : RPL
Here are some exciting facts particularly focusing on the T50 drone for agricultural spraying:
- Integration with IoT Smart Farming Solutions: Drones can integrate with IoT devices for real-time monitoring and automation, enhancing overall farm management.
- Data Collection and Analysis Soil Health Assessment: Drones can collect data on soil conditions, aiding in the development of better soil management strategies. Yield Prediction: Analyzing drone-collected data can help farmers predict crop yields, allowing for better planning and resource allocation.
- Data Collection and Analysis Soil Health Assessment: Drones can collect data on soil conditions, aiding in the development of better soil management strategies. Yield Prediction: Analyzing drone-collected data can help farmers predict crop yields, allowing for better planning and resource allocation.
Course Instructors
Instructional Advisors
With over 2000 hours of flight experience shared amongst them, our Course Instructors are the best in the industry
We have designed an all-inclusive RPL / Drone training course that will provide students with the skill and knowledge required to safely operate unmanned aircraft.
The University is run by a team of highly qualified flight instructors, all operating within the aviation industry. Operations relating to drones are the fast growing globally. Our courses allow aspiring drone pilots to obtain a Civial Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) qualifications at our facilities in Emerald Hill, Harare.
REQUIREMENTS
WHAT DO I NEED TO HAVE A DRONE LICENCE / RPL?
FAQ
Frequency Asked Question
- Yes. You need to apply for a drone license / Remote Pilot License before you can operate it.
- Absolutely, yes. Anyone can do the course as long as you meet the minimum requirements.
- You must be 18 years of age or above;
- You must have a valid class 4 medical certificate (if not, we can assist you to obtain one);
- For all other classes or types of operations, a self-declared medical assessment report as prescribed in the Implementing Standards for Continuing Airworthiness, Operations and Maintenance of Remotely Piloted Aircraft; a restricted Certificate of Proficiency in Radiotelephony (Aeronautical);
- All examinations require pass mark of above 75%;
- You require at least a level 4 English Language proficiency. (Ordinary Level)
- Course material;
- Online support;
- Mock examinations;
- Final CAAZ examination fees (for the first attempt – all rewrites are for done on own account);
- Theory modules;
- Practical flight training;
- RPL test with a Civil Aviation Authority of Zimbabwe (CAAZ) Remote Pilot Examiner;
- Breakfast and Lunch
- The online course duration depends on your availability. If you work on your studies every day at a steady pace you should complete the theory in 2 weeks. Once you have passed your final theory examinations you must complete your practical flying and flight test within 90 days.
- No, there are no assignments but you will receive mock examinations which have to be completed before you can proceed to the next section of the subject you are working on.
- Should you need help, we are always available via e-mail, WhatsApp, or Skype to answer any questions.
Yes, you are required to do the ground school. However, you are only required to complete the following subjects:
- Air Law SI 271;
- Principles of Flight;
- Technical and Construction;
- Navigation and Flight Planning.
- Once CAAZ receives your application documents, it normally takes 7-10 working days. We will assist with this process.
- No, we have our fleet of drones available for you to complete the practical flying and test.
- No special software is required. You will receive a link via email where you will enter your unique username and a password to access the course material and mock examinations.
We have 2-course options available:
- Online / Part-Time Drone Licence
Once you have made your payment:
- you receive access to the online course material consisting of 7 subjects and mock examinations.
- You will work at your own pace;
- When ready to write examinations, schedule 1-2 days of ground school with an instructor for revision purposes;
- Once you have passed your examinations you will need approximately 3 days to complete the practical fight lessons and the flight test.
2. Classroom-Based Course / Full Time:
Once you have made your payment:
- Select your course date;
- You will receive access to the online course material consisting of 7 subjects and mock examinations;
- You will be required to attend ground school lectures at the premises located in Emerald Hill.
- Upon arrival at the campus you will receive stationary;
- Ground school lectures will take approximately 5 working days to complete;
- During the lectures, we will prepare you for your examinations;
- Once you have passed your examinations you will need approximately 3 days to do the practical lessons and the flight test.
- Absolutely, yes. You can access the course on any device that has an internet connection.
- We require a 50% non-refundable deposit upfront. This will give you access to your course material.
- No, final examinations must be written at our CAAZ approved test centers.
- If you fail an examination, you will be able to rewrite twice within 7 days. If you obtain less than 50% for your third attempt, you will need to wait 2 months before you can rewrite. All rewrites after the third attempt are on your account.
- No, CAAZ requires that you make use of a drone that is registered on our Aircraft Training Organisation (ATO).
- No, once you are qualified you will need to work on a registered Remote Operators Certificate (ROC).
The career possibilities for a drone pilot are endless. Here are a few examples:
- Aerial photography and videography for real estate: housing developments, malls, resorts, golf courses;
- General aerial photography: private or public events, holiday resort advertising;
- Surveillance for security companies;
- Anti-poaching support services;
- Construction: pre-building site inspections, progress monitoring, safety monitoring;
- Film making: location scouting and scene footage;
- Public safety: crime scene mapping, search and rescue, traffic management, evaluation of damage after a disaster, emergency deliveries;
- Insurance inspections;
- Journalism and investigative reporting;
- Farming and agricultural mapping, crop and livestock monitoring, crop spraying, perimeter and fencing inspection;
- Aerial surveying;
- Power-line and pipeline inspections;
- Drone instruction.
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DRONE REGULATIONS
WHY DO I NEED A DRONE LICENSE/RPL
YOU WILL NEED TO APPLY FOR AN RPL IF YOU AIM TO FLY:
- A drone for private, corporate or commercial use or if you earn remuneration directly or indirectly from flying a drone
- Do not, through act or omission, endanger the safety of any aircraft or person therein or any person or property through the negligent operation of any drone or remotely piloted aircraft, or model aircraft.
- Drone laws and regulations in Zimbabwe are closely modelled on existing aviation law, however, RPAS is separated into commercial and hobby operations. To avoid prosecution, these regulations must be adhered to, without exception.
- Fly or operate a drone or remotely piloted aircraft, toy or model aircraft 50 m or closer to:
- Any person or group of persons, on sports fields, road races, at schools or any social events.
- Any property without permission from the property owner.
- Unless approved by the CAAZ, do not fly or operate a drone, remotely piloted aircraft, toy or model aircraft:
- Near manned aircraft.
- 10km or closer to an aerodrome which includes an airport, helipad or airfield.
- Weighing more than 7 kg for which you have a licence.
- In controlled airspace.
- In restricted airspace or in prohibited airspace.
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