Remote pilot training (UAS)

Drone Pilot Courses

Learn to fly drones safely, legally and professionally — from basic handling to mapping, inspection and aerial cinematography.

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Duration: 3 days (Basic) · 2 weeks (Advanced)
Entry: 16+ · no prior experience needed
Format: Classroom + supervised flight practice
Outcome: Remote pilot training certificate

Overview

Drones are now working tools in surveying, construction, agriculture, disaster response, media and infrastructure inspection. Clients want operators who can fly well, plan properly and stay within the rules.

Our drone courses combine airspace and regulatory knowledge with supervised flying practice. The Basic course gets you flying safely and confidently; the Advanced course adds mission planning, mapping and specialist applications. We also explain the permission process for flying drones in Nepal.

Supervised hands-on flying from day one
Airspace, weather and Nepal's drone permission process explained
Pre-flight checklists and risk assessment
Mapping/photogrammetry and inspection workflows (Advanced)
Aerial photography and video techniques

What you'll learn

01
Drone Systems & Components
Airframes, flight controllers, batteries, sensors and payloads.
02
Air Law & Airspace
Where you can and cannot fly, and how to obtain permissions.
03
Meteorology for Drone Pilots
Wind, density altitude and mountain conditions.
04
Flight Practice
Manual and assisted flying, hovering, orbits and emergency handling.
05
Mission Planning & Risk Assessment
Site surveys, checklists and operational safety.
06
Mapping & Inspection (Advanced)
Photogrammetry, survey grids and asset inspection.
07
Aerial Cinematography (Advanced)
Camera settings, composition and smooth flight paths.

Your route

WP 1
Ground school
Systems, rules and airspace.
WP 2
Simulator
Build stick skills safely.
WP 3
Supervised flying
Real flights with an instructor.
WP 4
Specialise
Mapping, inspection or cinematography.
DEST
Certify
Receive your training certificate.

Entry requirements

Minimum age 16
No prior drone experience required for the Basic course
Basic course completion (or equivalent experience) for Advanced

Career outcomes

Survey & Mapping Operator
Infrastructure Inspection
Aerial Photographer / Videographer
Agricultural Drone Operator
Disaster Response & Search Support

Frequently asked

Do I need my own drone?

No. Training drones are provided. We can advise you on buying the right drone for your work after the course.

Can I fly a drone anywhere in Nepal?

No. Many areas are restricted and permission is required for most operations. The course explains the rules and how to apply.

Details are indicative and may vary by intake and partner institution. We confirm durations, fees and requirements in writing before enrolment.

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