Class A UAPL Assessment (Up to 25kg)

Complete your 25kg UAPL practical assessment for Class A rotorcraft operations up to 25kg. Demonstrate safe aircraft handling, flight control, operational awareness and emergency procedures in accordance with CAAS requirements.

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UAPL Assessment Overview

The 25kg UAPL practical assessment is for candidates progressing towards Class A UAPL rotorcraft operations up to 25kg.

Candidates will be assessed on flight preparation, operational awareness, aircraft inspections, manual flight control, emergency procedures, post-flight actions and overall airmanship in accordance with CAAS requirements.

Who Is This Assessment For?

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UAPL Candidates

For candidates who are preparing to complete the required Class A UAPL practical assessment for rotorcraft operations up to 25kg.

Engineering and surveying professional progressing to 25kg rotorcraft operations

Engineering, Construction & Surveying Teams

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

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Media, Security & Emergency Teams

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

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Company-Sponsored Learners

For employees or learners who have completed the required theory and practical training evidence before progressing to the UAPL practical assessment.

Your Path to a UAPL

See where each AKC course fits in your UAPL journey and what you need to complete before applying for your licence.

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The same CAAS UAPL Theory Test applies to both the 7kg and 25kg Class A UAPL pathways.

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25kg Practical Training is preparatory training and is not the UAPL Practical Assessment itself. You must pass the CAAS UAPL Theory Test and the separate 25kg UAPL Practical Assessment before completing your UAPL application through CAPELS.

What You'll Be Assessed On

The 25kg UAPL practical assessment evaluates whether candidates can safely and competently operate a Class A rotorcraft up to 25kg in accordance with CAAS requirements.

Assessment Areas.

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  • 01
    Pre-flight planning and preparation
  • 02
    Airspace and operational awareness
  • 03
    Aircraft inspections
  • 04
    Manual manoeuvres without GNSS assistance
  • 05
    Emergency procedure handling
  • 06
    Post-flight actions, airmanship and situational awareness

Flight Tasks

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  • 01
    Precision hovering
  • 02
    Climbing and descending circuits
  • 03
    Figure-of-eight manoeuvres
  • 04
    Directional control
  • 05
    Precision landing
  • 06
    Safe and competent rotorcraft operation throughout the assessment

Assessment Details

Assessment Information
Duration1 hour
Mode In-person
Class Size Min 4, Max 6
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
Theory RequirementCandidates must complete and pass the CAAS UAPL Theory Test
25kg Assessment RequirementCandidates must provide evidence of 25kg practical training or have completed the Class A UAPL 25kg Practical Training course
Assessment
Assessment FormatPractical Assessment
Assessment Duration1 hour
Result SubmissionResults are uploaded directly to CAPELS by the Authorised Flight Examiner (AFE(UA))
Passing Criteria
Attendance100% required
Competency100% required

Certification

Assessment results uploaded directly to CAPELS by the Authorised Flight Examiner (AFE(UA)), no submission required from the candidate. Upon completion of the UAPL Practical Assessment, candidates are advised to check their result status on CAPELS within 3 to 5 working days. Once the result has been reflected, candidates may proceed to submit their UAPL application through CAPELS at https://capels.caas.gov.sg

Fees & Funding

UAPL Practical assessment (Up to 25kg)

Full Course Fee

Nett Fee $163.50 Incl. GST
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Frequently Asked Questions

This assessment is for candidates progressing towards Class A UAPL rotorcraft operations up to 25kg who meet the relevant CAAS theory and practical training requirements.

Yes. Candidates are required to complete and pass the CAAS UAPL Theory Test before progressing towards the UAPL Practical Assessment.

The UAPL Assessment will be conducted at Dover UAFA, 1300 Dover Road, Singapore 139663, or 11 Rhu Cross, #01-01, Singapore 437440.

No. Assessment results will be uploaded to CAPELS by the Authorised Flight Examiner (AFE(UA)). Candidates should check their result status on CAPELS within 3 to 5 working days and proceed with the UAPL application through CAPELS once the result has been reflected, subject to CAAS requirements.

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