With the complexity of rules and regulations regarding drone operation, it's important to receive proper training to use the popular device. A new training program is now available for those interested in using, and becoming certified in, drone use on the jobsite.
Drone maker Parrot is partnering with three unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) training groups to offer Parrot Certified Training Programs for professional users across the public safety, enterprise, government and defense industries. Learn more about the training program here.
Graduates of the program will receive a Parrot Professional Pilot Certificate, specialty education, training and experience to make the most of the Parrot ANAFI USA and Parrot ANAFI Ai UAV systems. ANAFI is one of the model names for Parrot drones.
The Parrot Certified Training Program is a flight training course designed to ensure that ANAFI USA and ANAFI Ai professional pilots operate safely, effectively, and efficiently. Courses will provide a system-specific training consisting of both ground and flight certifications.
The Parrot Professional Pilot Certificate ground component provides pilots with the foundational knowledge needed to operate in the National Airspace System, familiarity with the ANAFI USA or ANAFI Ai platforms, and the skills required to start flight training. The flight portion of the Parrot Professional Pilot Certificate will teach pilots to fly in National Airspace System through hands-on, real-world exercises. These exercises provide professional pilots with the confidence and skills to successfully operate the system.
Parrot has partnered with Skyfire, Unmanned Safety Institute, and Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions to provide tailored training to all sectors of the UAS industry to get the most out of their ANAFI USA or ANAFI Ai. More partners will be added as the program develops and scales across North America.
Unmanned Safety Institute
Unmanned Safety Institute (USI) provides flight safety solutions for individuals, academia and organizations focused on integrating and operating UAS for civil or commercial purposes. USI provides unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) flight safety training and certification to operational standards based on the adoption and modification of aviation safety and risk management practices.
USI has awarded over 10,000 safety certifications globally and has supported more than 800 client organizations, including several Fortune 500 enterprises. USI's training and certification programs are endorsed by major aviation insurance providers, incorporated into several statewide workforce development initiatives for emerging technology and have been evaluated and recommended for college credit by the American Council on Education. For more information, visit www.UnmannedSafetyInstitute.org.
Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions
Rocky Mountain Unmanned Solutions (RMUS) is an unmanned systems solutions provider in North America. RMUS is used daily by industrial, commercial, government and educational entities across North America in nearly every industry, including but not limited to, mining, rail, architecture, engineering and construction, utility, power generation and oil and gas. Its teams of industry, market and technical experts deliver solutions, including vetted equipment sales, support, service, software, training and manufacturer certifications allowing Parrot pilots to get more than just training.
The RMUS Education Platform provides online training (live and pre-recorded), tracking and certification for most unmanned systems. The RMUS Education Platform is used by corporate, government and law enforcement customers to further shape their education.
The course package through RMUS for Parrot drones is $249 and is for new pilots to learn basic skills. Classes include, from the RMUS UAS Foundations Training Package: Introduction to UAS Flight Controls, Introduction to Camera Settings, Introduction to Aerial Mapping and from the RMUS Intro to UAS Operations Package: Introduction to Commercial UAS, Introduction to Part 107 Concepts and Introduction to Drone Crew Responsibilities. Both packages are included in the $249 price point. Learn more at rmus.com/trainings or www.rmus.com/products/rmus-uas-foundations-training.
Skyfire
Skyfire Consulting, a public safety UAS consulting group, has trained hundreds of public safety and critical sector professionals in drone operation. Skyfire provides Parrot Certified Training for public safety professionals to hone their skills and achieve the Parrot Professional Pilot Certification and additional knowledge in thermal imagining/SAR, scene reconstruction and SWAT/Tactical operations with the Parrot ANAFI Platforms.
"For close to a decade, Skyfire has earned the trust of hundreds of public safety, military and industry professionals through our leading UAS training; and we are thrilled to now bring this expertise to Parrot customers," says Matt Sloane, Skyfire founder and CEO. "Skyfire training is designed and led by our staff of industry veterans with years of mission experience, both domestic and international, and our training clients benefit from that first-hand knowledge."
