CPD Drone Training Course
heliguy™ Continuing Professional Development drone training builds pilot expertise, made for emergency services & enterprise organisations. Book today.
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What Is CPD?
- Advanced flight training:
Benefit from one-to-one guided learning activities, including advanced flight training and manoeuvres such as simulated BVLOS.
- Operations Manual review:
Our experienced instructors will review your organisation's Operations Manual to ensure it remains compliant.
- Operational consultancy:
We'll evaluate your operational procedures and provide consultation for improvements.
- Regulatory guidiance:
Find out about changes to drone regulations and legislation, keeping you ahead of the curve.
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Frequently asked questions
When should drone teams conduct CPD training?⌄
heliguy™ recommends drone pilot teams conduct CPD training a year after starting their programme - or a year after operators became accredited remote pilots - and then annually thereafter.
It is important to refresh knowledge and skills regularly to ensure approved procedures and best practices are not slipping into accepted norms.
Do pilots need to bring their own drones to the heliguy™ CPD course?⌄
heliguy™ will bring drones to the CPD training, but drone pilot teams are welcome to bring their own hardware/equipment to the session.
What do pilots need to bring to heliguy™ CPD training?⌄
Pilots should bring suitable wet and cold weather clothing and suitable footwear for outdoor activities for during the CPD course.
Please bring lunch for the 45 minute lunch break.
How long is heliguy™ CPD training?⌄
heliguy™ CPD training is typically a day-long course, running from 8.30am to 5pm. This includes a 45-minute lunch break.
Additional bolt-on days can be added, if requested, for each organisation to cover more topics or to ensure a larger number of personnel can be trained.
How many pilots are needed for a heliguy™ CPD course?⌄
The heliguy™ CPD course is best delivered in a group environment. Contact our training team to discuss course numbers.
Our provision will be delivered in a way that ensures each member of the pilot team receives a premium and tailored training experience.
Is there an exam at the end of the heliguy™ CPD course?⌄
No, there is no written exam at the end of the CPD course. However, the session does conclude with a final assessment to validate each candidate's suitability to deploy operationally.
Where does heliguy™ CPD training take place?⌄
Our instructors will travel to a venue of your choice to deliver the CPD course. Discuss venue requirements with our team when booking the course.
What is covered during heliguy™ CPD training?⌄
The CPD course is a mix of theory-based learning and hands-on practical drone training.
Theory tuition can be delivered in one of two ways:
1. In-person: classroom-style approach on the day of the course.
2. Online: via the Learning Management System for on-demand access ahead of the course.
Bespoke items can be added to the course, covering additional topics/sessions which are relevant to individual emergency service personnel or enterprise organisations.