Professional Drone Pilot Certification
Become a certified pilot, master RPA operations and take on demanding projects with full safety and compliance.
Recognized certificate
Finish the program and receive a certificate validating your technical skills as a drone pilot.
Seasoned instructors
Learn from specialists who operate drones in real projects every day.
PDF handbooks
Comprehensive study material to revisit procedures whenever you need.
Lifetime access
Review video lessons and documents without time limits.
Hands-on sessions
Practice flying in simulated and real environments with direct feedback.
Updated content
Syllabus constantly revised with the latest regulations, technology and market trends.
Course outline
The curriculum blends technical mastery, business awareness and regulatory compliance — everything a professional drone pilot needs.
Fundamentals
- Commercial applications and market opportunities
- Flight theory and aerodynamic principles
- Air traffic regulation for RPAs
- Aircraft technical knowledge
- Meteorology, safety and risk assessment
Planning & mission
- Pre-flight procedures and checklists
- Route planning and operational envelopes
- Communication with ground crews
- Contingency and return plans
Execution
- Manual and automated piloting
- Smart flight modes and sensor usage
- Battery management and preventive maintenance
- Best practices for documentation
Delivery
- Structuring reports and evidence
- Organizing data and compliance
- Client relationship and post-project support
Detailed workload
- Online video lessons12 h
- Live guided review2 h
- In-person flight practice8 h
22 total hours plus pre and post-class support to answer questions.
Program highlights
DJI Ground School
Train with market-reference equipment and guided simulations.
Field activities
Eight hours of supervised practice with our technical crew.
Instructors
Direct mentorship from leaders who have managed drone operations for nearly a decade.
Marco Borges
CEO · Drones Solution
Mechanical Engineer, Master in Reliability, Six Sigma Black Belt, photogrammetry specialist and advanced remote pilot.
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Mauro Abram
CTO · Drones Solution
Electrical Engineer, MSc in Intellectual Property and Innovation, Six Sigma Green Belt and PMP-certified project leader.
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Alumni highlight the practical learning experience and ongoing support.
“Highly skilled team. I recommend the course and plan to attend new trainings with Drones Solution.”
Bruno Ribeiro“The course expanded my view about commercial drones and showed the high caliber of the DS professionals.”
Alex Ferreira“Congratulations to the team. Excellent course — I definitely recommend it.”
Jucélio OliveiraFrequently asked questions
Check the most common questions about the training. Our team is also available for one-on-one conversations.
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