Class A UAPL (Rotorcraft) up to 25kg (Practical Training)

A hands-on drone course for learners pursuing Class A UAPL rotorcraft operations up to 25kg. Build practical flight control, mission planning, and emergency response skills for safe UA operations.

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25kg UAPL Practical Drone Course Overview

This practical drone course is designed for candidates who hold a Class A UAPL (Rotorcraft) up to 7kg licence and are progressing towards Class A UAPL rotorcraft operations up to 25kg. It provides practical training before the official 25kg practical assessment.

Learners will practise UAS pre-flight and post-flight checks, manual flight manoeuvres without GNSS assistance, precision hovering, climbing and descending circuits, figure-of-8 manoeuvres, precision landing, mission planning, and emergency procedure handling for larger rotorcraft UA operations.

Who Is This Course For?

Commercial drone operator preparing for Class A UAPL 25kg practical training

Commercial Drone Operators

For working professionals who are preparing for, or are required to hold, a UAPL for commercial unmanned aircraft operations.

Engineering and surveying team preparing for practical drone operations

Engineering, Construction & Surveying Teams

For site engineers, project managers, and surveyors involved in drone operations for inspection, mapping, or project monitoring.

Media and security personnel building practical unmanned aircraft skills

Media, Security & Emergency Teams

For videographers, content creators, security personnel, and emergency response teams involved in work-related unmanned aircraft operations.

Learner entering the drone industry through UAPL practical training

Career Changers

For company-sponsored employees, adult learners, fresh Polytechnic or ITE graduates, and career changers building competencies in the drone industry.

Skills You'll Gain

Hands-on practical training covering rotorcraft flight control, aircraft checks, mission planning, emergency response, and assessment-focused manoeuvres for Class A UAPL 25kg operations.

What You'll Learn.

Learners practising Class A UAPL 25kg practical flight skills

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UAS pre-flight and post-flight checks
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Precision hovering
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Climbing and descending circuits
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Figure-of-8
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Precision landing
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Mission planning
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Emergency procedure handling

How You'll Apply It

Applying Class A UAPL 25kg practical skills to safe drone operations

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Strengthen practical flight skills before attempting the Class A UAPL 25kg assessment.
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Plan safer rotorcraft UA operations using mission planning and operational safety practices.
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Perform pre- and post-flight checks to ensure aircraft safety and readiness.
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Apply core 25kg rotorcraft flight skills such as hovering, directional control, circuits, figure-of-8, and precision landing.
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Respond effectively to emergencies using practised procedures like immediate landing and return-to-home.
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Support commercial drone operations across industries that require larger UA capability.

Course Details

Course Information

Duration3 days / 24 hours

Mode In-person

Class Size Min 2, Max 3

Language & Accreditation

LanguageEnglish

Accredited ByCAAS

Location

Dover UAFA 1300 Dover Road, Singapore 139663

Tanjong Rhu 11 Rhu Cross, #01-01, Singapore 437440

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Requirements & Assessment

Requirements

Minimum Age16 years old

Language LevelWPLN4 English for reading, listening, speaking, and writing

Licence RequirementClass A UAPL (Rotorcraft) up to 7kg licence required before enrolment

DeclarationLearners must sign the required declaration form before practical class

Assessment

Assessment FormatPractical Evaluation

Passing Criteria

Attendance100% required

Competency100% required

Certification

AKC's E-Certificate will be conferred on competent candidates upon successful completion of this Class A UAPL 25kg practical drone course.

Fees & Funding

UAPL up to 25kg (practical)

Full Course Fee

Nett Fee $1,999 Incl. GST

Frequently Asked Questions

01Do I need a Class A UAPL 7kg licence before joining this 25kg drone course?

Yes. Learners must have successfully attained the Class A UAPL (Rotorcraft) up to 7kg licence before enrolling in this Class A UAPL 25kg Practical Drone Course.

This helps ensure learners have the required foundation before progressing to larger rotorcraft UA operations.

02Will I receive my UAPL after completing this drone course?

No. Completing this course does not mean you will receive your UAPL immediately.

Upon successful completion, you will receive AKC's E-Certificate if you meet all competency requirements. To obtain your UAPL licence, you must meet the relevant CAAS requirements, including passing the required theory test, completing the practical assessment, and submitting the required UAPL application.

03Do I need to bring my own drone or unmanned aircraft (UA)?

No. Training drones, fully charged batteries, helipad, cones, camping pins, and other required practical training items will be prepared for the practical sessions.

04Can I fly commercially after completing this practical drone course?

Not immediately. This practical drone course helps you build the hands-on flight skills required for Class A UAPL 25kg operations, but you must still meet CAAS requirements before flying commercially.

This includes fulfilling the required theory, practical assessment, and UAPL application requirements.

Progress towards Class A UAPL 25kg operations with practical flight training.

Build the hands-on drone skills needed for aircraft checks, manual flight manoeuvres, mission planning, emergency response, and safer 25kg rotorcraft UA operations.