Emergency Services Drone Operators Training (ES-DOT)
ES-DOT - Emergency Services Drone Operators Training. Drone Training course specifically designed for emergency services.
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Specialist tuition for the emergency services
Comprehensive Public Safety Training
- Purpose-built public safety training:
Comprehensive, adaptable ES-DOT training for emergency services and UAS support staff.
- Tailored to your organisation:
Choose from theory-only or combined theory and practical flight training.
- Expert face-to-face instruction:
Learn directly from experienced instructors to build competence and confidence.
- Scenario-based training:
Prepare for real-world emergency service operations with optional practical scenarios.
- CAA exemption preparation:
Complete an additional air law module to support use of the CAA Emergency Services Exemption (E4506).
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Frequently asked questions
Can pilots operate immediately after completing the ES-DOT course?⌄
Any Remote Pilot operating a drone for public safety must operate under an Operational Authorisation issued by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA).
At the conclusion of the ES-DOT course, candidates can attain the Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency in both theoretical knowledge and practical ability, resulting in their immediate ability to commercially operate their aircraft under an existing permission.
Does this course include scenario training for emergency services?⌄
If required, a final confirmation exercise based on a real-world scenario can be included.
This is designed to assess the practical deployment of the aircraft; this can prove beneficial for evaluating the possible implementation of such aircraft and assure the chain-of-command in deploying such assets.
I have been tasked with establishing my organisations Drone Unit but I don’t plan on piloting the aircraft myself, should I attend the course?⌄
Although it is advisable for any person who has command and control over pilots to attend the course, it is not a mandatory requirement.
It is, however, beneficial to gain a knowledge of the regulations applicable to the use of such aircraft, as well as a familiarity of the planning process and aircraft capability.
This is important when placed in charge of the assets and making decisions as to their deployment.
How many people do I need to necessitate a bespoke course?⌄
Each course will be assessed on a case-by-case basis and we will provide a quotation upon request.
This will enable you to make an informed decision on whether a bespoke course is right for you.
What sort of facilities do you require if we want you to deliver a course at our location?⌄
Ideally, we would require a room which can comfortably seat the number of students. We provide all course materials and our own presentation equipment.
For practical sessions, we would require an area to operate the aircraft in and we will fully assess this for suitability during our course planning.
We have yet to acquire any aircraft, can we still attend the course?⌄
We teach the course in a manner which caters for both beginners through to intermediate operators, therefore, you are not required to hold any aircraft.
However, it is beneficial so that our instructors can ensure that our lessons are delivered with specific references to your chosen aircraft.
We are also able to supply a number of aircraft for practical sessions upon request.
Are there any pre-course requirements?⌄
None whatsoever, we deliver all of the information required on the course which candidates require.