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Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) Regulatory Oversight

Language: English, French, Portuguese
Duration:
5 days
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About the course

The RPAS Regulatory Oversight Training is a program that strengthens the regulatory skills needed to oversee Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS). The course runs in English and includes expert-led presentations, structured course materials, and group discussions. Instructors assess participants through interactive activities to reinforce learning. These activities also help with practical application.

This training gives participants a solid and practical understanding of the regulatory environment that governs Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems at international and national levels. Participants explore RPAS classifications and operating concepts. Moreover, they learn how ICAO Annexes apply to unmanned aircraft. They examine national regulatory frameworks and learn how to align them with global standards.

Throughout the course, participants review operational approval processes and evaluate Concepts of Operations (ConOps). They apply risk assessment methods used in RPAS oversight. They study VLOS, BVLOS, and night operations. Therefore, they better understand the full operational profile of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems.

The program also focuses on airspace integration and coordination with ATM/UTM systems. Participants work with topics such as Detect and Avoid (DAA), Command and Control (C2) links, and SMS practices designed specifically for RPAS operators. Additional modules address cybersecurity, privacy, and security risks. They also cover compliance monitoring, inspections, audits, and enforcement procedures. The course also introduces the principles of RPAS accident and incident investigation. Therefore, participants are enabled to support safety oversight effectively.

Key Topics

  • RPAS definitions, classification, and basic concepts;
  • Overview of RPAS operations and applications;
  • ICAO RPAS regulatory framework and guidance material;
  • Applicability of ICAO Annexes to RPAS;
  • National RPAS regulations and harmonization with international standards;
  • Roles and responsibilities of civil aviation authorities;
  • RPAS registration, certification, and licensing requirements;
  • Operational authorizations and approvals;
  • Concept of Operations review;
  • Operational risk assessment;
  • Oversight of RPAS operations (VLOS, BVLOS, night operations);
  • Airspace integration and coordination with ATM/UTM;
  • Detect and Avoid (DAA) and Command and Control (C2) considerations;
  • Safety Management Systems (SMS) for RPAS operators;
  • Occurrence reporting and safety oversight;
  • Security, privacy, and cybersecurity aspects;
  • Compliance monitoring, inspections, and audits;
  • Enforcement actions and handling of non-compliance;
  • RPAS accident and incident investigation overview.

Objectives

The course aims to:

  • Develop participants’ understanding of international and national RPAS regulatory frameworks.
  • Strengthen competencies for assessing RPAS operator compliance.
  • Equip participants to approve, authorize, and monitor RPAS operations.
  • Enhance capabilities in operational risk assessment and ConOps review.
  • Improve oversight of VLOS, BVLOS, and night RPAS operations.
  • Support the safe integration of RPAS into controlled and uncontrolled airspace.
  • Increase proficiency in applying surveillance, inspection, and audit processes.
  • Prepare participants to manage enforcement actions and address non-compliance.
  • Build awareness of cybersecurity, privacy, and security requirements.
  • Improve understanding of accident and incident investigation principles for RPAS.

Targe Audience

  • Civil Aviation Authority inspectors
  • RPAS regulators and policy-makers
  • Aviation safety oversight personnel

Certificate

Upon completion, participants receive
a certificate of achievement.

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