Drone Maintenance Training Course
Drone Maintenance Course teaching operators how to conduct essential work on their DJI drones, including replacing components and identifying faults. Book now.
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Overview
Drone Maintenance Course
- Maintenance legalities:
Understand your responsibilities when it comes to drone maintenance procedures - keeping you and your team PDRA-01 compliant. This is essential for auditing processes.
- Develop good habits:
Learn about product life spans, replacement intervals, maintenance procedures, safe handling, and how to effectively use the manufacturer's maintenance manuals.
- Become a maintenance master:
Equip yourself with the knowledge to identify and classify faults, replace components, calibrate sensors, and update firmware. This keeps your fleet in working order and gives you the confidence to diagnose and resolve issues.
- Component deep-dive:
Covers motors, props, ESCs, batteries, flight controller, sensors, antenna, and electrical components.
- Practical assessment:
Learn, practice, and perform key skills that are essential to drone maintenance.
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Customer reviews
“Great day with Andrew learning new skills. Lots of useful information gained for future drone maintenance. Thanks for your input.”
“Very clear and concise information provided throughout the day. Andrew was friendly and approachable and delivered the content in an engaging way.”
“Good clear course with objectives that were fit for the role. Well delivered content”
“Great training from Andrew.”
“Good training from Andrew! Thanks for your course.”
“This course was extremely relevant to our work and covered every aspect that we needed for our drone ops. It was all very relaxed and great comfortable learning environment. Trainers were as always knowledgeable and enthusiastic.”
“Absolutely brilliant course really informative, great venue and brilliant trainers”
“Outstanding training course with a ton of time spent ‘hands on’ with the kit and equipment. Brilliant instruction from Andrew Peacock covering legislation, inspection and maintenance, updates and calibration and practical as well as technical information. Highly recommended, especially if you’re working with DJI Enterprise/Matrice aircraft.”
“The team are absolutely brilliant and we had a great time learning their. Can not recommend Heliguy enough!”
“Recently attended the basic drone maintenance & CPD course (2 days) with instructors Andrew & Ody. Course was great and certainly picked up on the fact that these guys enjoy their job!. I gained a better understanding on drone maintenance, calibration of the sensors & safer operational techniques that will be implemented on my UAV operations moving forth. .”
“A great course, presented very well by Tom. The whole day was informative with plenty of great discussions and knowledge sharing across different sectors. Heliguy again demonstrated how they go above and beyond with Andrew noticing there was a degraded part on my drone. He swiftly arranged for the technical team to renew the part which elevated my respect for Heliguy and those who represent it even further. Thanks again Tom, Andrew and the Heliguy team!”
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Drone Maintenance Course designed for?⌄
The Drone Maintenance Course is designed for remote pilots and teams operating with a PDRA-01 Operational Authorisation in the Specific Category.
Where is the Drone Maintenance Course delivered?⌄
The course is delivered at the dedicated training centre at heliguy™ HQ, in an instructor-led face-to-face format.
For organisations with multiple team members, the course can also be delivered in a closed-course format at a location of your choice. Contact our training team to discuss dates and venue.
Why is it important to take the Drone Maintenance Training Course?⌄
Drone maintenance is a crucial factor when it comes to conducting responsible and compliant operations under PDRA-01. It is essential for the following reasons:
• Safety Assurance: Regular and proper maintenance ensures that drones remain in good working condition. This reduces the risk of in-flight failures, which is essential for operating safely in populated or sensitive areas as allowed under PDRA-01.
• Airworthiness Compliance: PDRA-01 requires operators to ensure that drones are airworthy - meaning all components function as intended. Demonstrating a solid maintenance regime helps prove that the aircraft is kept in a fit-for-flight state.
• Operational Procedures: A clear maintenance plan is typically part of the Operations Manual, which is required under PDRA-01. The UK CAA expects to see how maintenance is tracked, scheduled, and logged.
• Traceability and Accountability: Proper maintenance records provide a trail of accountability. If an incident occurs, being able to show a maintenance log proves the operator took reasonable steps to prevent technical failure.
• Preventative Action: Understanding maintenance allows operators to identify wear and tear or software issues before they escalate into safety risks. This proactive approach aligns with the risk-based framework of PDRA-01.
Do I need to bring a drone to the Drone Maintenance Course?⌄
Yes – if possible, bring your DJI Enterprise aircraft and ancillaries. If you don’t have access, contact us in advance.
Which drones are covered on the Drone Maintenance Course?⌄
The Drone Maintenance Training Course is designed to equip you with the knowledge to conduct maintenance on DJI Enterprise aircraft, including the DJI M350 and M300 RTK and DJI M30 Seriers.
Is there an exam at the end of the Drone Maintenance Course?⌄
There isn't an exam, but there are practical exercises at the end of the course to put into practice what you have learned during the day.
This includes: A visual and tactile assessment of the aircraft; removing and fitting a propeller; checking the firmware; and conducting sensor calibration.
Upon completion of the course, you will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
Do I receive certification upon completion of the Drone Maintenance Course?⌄
Upon completing the course, you will be issued with a Certificate of Attendance.
Online or in-person: Which heliguy™ Drone Maintenance Course is best for me?⌄
heliguy™ delivers two versions of the Drone Maintenance Course: Online and in-person.
• Online: This course is an introductory course. It is a short, focused learning module designed to introduce you to the key principles and responsibilities of maintaining your drone. It is not a full hands-on maintenance qualification. The online training is suited to pilots who want a basic introduction and want to learn remotely.
• In-person: This course is delivered in-person at heliguy™ HQ by our instructors. The one-day session gives you the chance to conduct hands-on maintenance training in the company of our instructors.
| Online maintenance course | In-person maintenance course | |
|---|---|---|
| Delivery | Fully online: Remote and self-paced | Class-room based |
| Hands-on training | No physical handling, although you could practice on your own drone while watching the training video | Practical hands-on sessions with multiple drones and in-person instructor support |
| Travel required | No | Yes |
| Best for | Knowledge, inspections, best practice | Physical maintenance and fault diagnosis |
| Flexibility | High. Learn on-demand, anytime. | Fixed, monthly dates and location (at heliguy™ Training Centre). A closed course option is available - delivered at our HQ or a location of your choice. |
| Booking | Book now | Book now |
Common questions
- Can the online drone maintenance course replace in-person training?
- Why is it important to take the Drone Maintenance Training Course?