Overview
About the course
This Introduction to Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Regulations and Operator Conduct professional course bridges knowledge gaps between RPAS operators and aviators to enhance the safety of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems/Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) operations.
Designed by Massey University's RPAS Instructors and an RPAS consultant, the course challenges participants to think about the airspace environment, other airspace users and most of all – safety.
The course syllabus is based on safe operating practices, with hands-on scenarios and practical demonstrations by industry experts. Course participants are challenged to resolve a number of scenarios that are required to safely conduct an RPAS operation.
Programme Structure
The theory course covers:- threats
- regulations
- Visual Navigation Charts (VNC's)
- Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP's)
- Notice to Airmen (NOTAM)
- airshare
- meteorology
- basic radio wave propagation
- transceivers
- procedures and phraseology
- call signs
- making radio calls
- interpreting radio calls
- part 102
- introduction to safety management systems
- operation planning
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 3 days
- Part-time
- 1 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- multiple start dates
Language
Delivered
Disciplines
Aviation StudiesAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.
Other requirements
General requirements
Who this course is for
- RPAS operators with little or no aviation experience who want to enter the industry or for those who wish to further develop their understanding of the use of RPAS in the aviation environment.
Tuition Fee
- Corporate/group rates are available.
Living costs for Palmerston North
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.