Program Overview

Agricultural Drone Remote Pilot (CAA Approved)

What will be covered?

• Advanced Flight Planning – Assessing ground and air risk for safe operations.
• XAG P100 Pro Setup & Safety Checks – Master pre-flight procedures.
• Practical Flight Training – YOU will fly the aircraft in real-world conditions.
• Autonomous Operations – Learn multiple real-world spraying and spreading scenarios.
• Emergency Procedure Drills – Manual flight training for critical situations.
• XAG P100 Pro Maintenance – Hands-on servicing and troubleshooting.
• Live Flight Logging – Proper record-keeping for compliance and safety.
• Field Efficiency Challenges – Refill races and battery charging workshops for real-time efficiency improvement.

Learning outcomes

• CAA Approved - General Visual Line of Sight Qualification (Soon to be a Level 1 Advanced qualification)
• Industry-Leading Training – Delivered by experts in aerial agricultural operations.
• Fully CAA Approved – Meets regulatory standards for safe and legal operation.
• Hands-On Learning – Practical flight experience, emergency procedures, and maintenance on the XAG P100 PRO
• Exclusive Opportunities – Open the door to commercial contracts and remote pilot roles.
• Tailored for Success – One-on-one consultation to align training with your business needs.

Certification and career opportunities

Upon successful completion, you will receive a CAA GVC Certificate, making you eligible to operate the XAG P100 Pro under AutoSpray Systems' Operational Authorisation for Agriculture, Horticulture, Amenity, and Forestry applications.

Cost

£3,499 for a 4-day hands-on course where you get the experience to operate a drone safely. There are no additional fees and tea, coffee with biscuits, and buffet lunch is provided.