Specific Category

Specific category drone pilot training (STS-01)

This well-documented drone course will teach you to perform drone operations within the Specific Category. The two-day course includes theoretical training and hands-on flying experience, covering both practice and accreditation for STS-01 skills.

Duration
2 days (09-16)
Prerequisite
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Course certificate
Included
Price
NOK 12500
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Course introduction

The course provides you with practical flying skills and a comprehensive understanding of operational procedures. It prepares you to plan and conduct Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations safely and in accordance with EU regulations within the Specific Category (STS-01).

The two-day drone course combines one-on-one instruction with classroom sessions, where we cover the following topics in depth:

  • Rules and regulations
  • Airspace and services
  • Navigation and charts
  • Aerodynamics and performance
  • System knowledge
  • Meteorology
  • Operational procedures
  • Human factors

The theoretical part is based on the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority’s curriculum for the STS exam and covers mandatory topics from the Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA) methodology.

During the practical training, you will receive one-on-one instruction on one of our drones. You will acquire the skills and knowledge required to meet the standards of STS-01 and PDRA-S01, including the practical application of operational procedures, checklists, and risk mitigation methods.

The course is led by skilled instructors with backgrounds in commercial aviation and extensive experience in unmanned aviation. By applying proven principles from manned aviation, we ensure optimal learning outcomes and give you the best preparation to pass the STS-01 exam and become a confident drone pilot.

Course material

Følgende kursmateriell er inkludert i dette kurset:

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The Drone Book: A Theory Book for Unmanned Aviation

This second edition of The Drone Book includes the European regulations concerning unmanned aircraft systems (UAS). ”The Drone Book: A Theory Book for Unmanned Aviation” also covers the curriculum for pilot competence in the open (low-risk) and specific (medium-risk) drone categories. ”The Drone Book: A Theory Book for Unmanned Aviation” was originally published in Norwegian.

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Remote Pilot: A beginner’s guide to flying drones (2020)

The book will provide you with a basic understanding of how to prepare your equipment, as well as some tips on how to fly drones with minimum risk – helping you to avoid the most common mistakes made by beginners. It is well suited for anybody in need of a comprehensive handbook on drone flying, whether you’re a complete beginner or a professional drone pilot.

Course certificate

Our recognized course certification will be awarded on completion of this course.

Course certificate

Et offesielt stemplet kursbevis vil bli gitt etter endt kurs, eventuelt sendes til deg pr. post.

Ditalt kursbevis

Et nedlastbart kursbevis i PDF format vil bli tilgjengelig på din side etter fullført kurs.

FAQ

    The Specific Category is an operator category that covers medium-risk drone operations. Among other things, it allows flying beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) and operations above 120 meters. If you are unable to comply with the regulations in the Open Category, you will most likely need to operate in the Specific Category.
    Create a user account and pick the preferred course date to register for the course. You can also register for the course by sending an email to hei@droneakademiet.no with your contact information and preferred course date.
    In Norway, the STS theoretical exam is taken at Statens Vegvesen Driver Licensing Offices (Norwegian Public Roads Administration). We will help you book your appointment to make the process as smooth as possible.
    No, you do not need to bring your own drone. Practical training is included using our drones, and you will receive hands-on instruction on a C5-class drone as part of the course.
    We recommend that you have done some practice flying with your own drone before the course. You will receive detailed guidance in advance on what to practice and review, so you can arrive well prepared.
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