Drone Operations: A Practical Approach (Flight, Planning & Field Applications)

This is a practical, skill developing course designed to equip participants with the practical competencies required to safely operate unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in real-world environments. The course starts with first principles and allows participants to master control with both indoor and outdoor flight exercises. It also covers mission planning, programmed flights, and field workflow applications relevant to Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean.

Participants will gain exposure to how drones are currently used across key sectors such as agriculture, construction, energy, inspection, surveying, and surveillance while developing a strong foundation in UAV safety, regulations, flight principles, and data capture. Guided by a certified UAS practitioner, learners will progressively build confidence through structured exercises, culminating in the design and execution of a real-world mission project aligned to local operational needs.

This course is ideal for individuals seeking practical drone skills for hobbyists, professional use, business applications, or entry into the growing UAS industry.

On completion of this course, learners will be able to:

• Explain the fundamentals of drone technology, use cases, and safety considerations within the Trinidad and Tobago regulatory context.
• Demonstrate safe pre-flight, in-flight, and post-flight checks during drone operations.
• Manually pilot drones with precision, including take-off, hovering, landing, navigation, and basic manoeuvres.
• Understand and apply principles of drone flight to enhance operational performance.
• Understand and operate drone sensors, telemetry systems, and flight controls.
• Execute basic programmed and automated flights, including return-to-home (RTH) and programmed flight paths.
• Operate gimbals to capture aerial photographs and video.
• Apply drones to practical field applications such as inspection, mapping, surveying, and visual assessments.
• Design, script, and execute a mission relevant to local industry needs, incorporating safety, data capture, and operational planning.
• Present and interpret drone captured data while demonstrating an understanding of emerging UAV applications within Caribbean industries.

Course Outline

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SCHEDULE & FEES

• Payment Plans are available.

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