Drone Technology & Operations

This course is ideal for those who are keen to enter this industry sector or simply wish to develop a thorough understanding of UAS Technology.

It will help to build your confidence as a drone operator, allowing you to safely undertake drone missions in the knowledge that you have complied with all of the relevant statutory requirements. During this course, you will be offered the opportunity to train for the CAA Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) certificate for Small Unmanned Aircraft.

What will you study?

During this course you will study:

Air Law & Responsibilities
UAS Airspace Operating Principles
Airmanship & Aviation Safety
Human Factors
Meteorology
Navigation Charts
Aircraft Knowledge
Operating Procedures

Course duration

Six weeks Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) with 3 Day attendance on campus.

Course dates

The course will run four times a year based around the months of August, October, April and June.

Monday, April 17 – Wednesday, April 19 2019
Wednesday, June 26 – Friday, June 29 2019

Location

Wrexham Glyndwr University Northop Campus

Credits

Assessment

Multi-choice exam
Written Mission Report
Practical demonstrations

On successful completion of this course, you will gain a WGU ENG 481 module completion transcript and a Drone piloting competence certificate issued by a CAA Nationally Qualified Entity (NQE).

Fees

£595

To book

To book your place, visit the online shop.

For more information, contact Rob Bolam, r.bolam@glyndwr.ac.uk