3–5 daysDuration (indicative)
4–6Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview
About this course
Long pipelines, power lines, canals and highways are too long to inspect within sight. BVLOS flying needs strong planning, reliable command links and clear contingency plans. This endorsement builds those skills through simulation and controlled flights.
| Format | Theory, simulation and controlled live flight |
| Languages | English |
| Certificate | IDA endorsement certificate for BVLOS operations |
| Fees | On request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates. |
Who it is for
Is this course right for you?
- Pilots on linear inspection projects: pipelines, power lines, rail and canals
- Large-area mapping and environmental monitoring crews
- Operators preparing for delivery and long-endurance work
- Companies applying for BVLOS permissions
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Apply a risk framework to a BVLOS mission
- Understand command and control links, range limits and link security
- Use detect-and-avoid methods, technical or procedural
- Coordinate airspace and plan contingencies
- Handle lost-link, system failure and airspace intrusion
- Work as a crew in long, high-workload flights
Syllabus
What the course covers
Module 01
Regulatory framework
- Permissions for BVLOS in India
- Risk assessment for BVLOS
- Conditions and reporting
Module 02
Airspace and communication
- Airspace management and coordination
- Command and control link technology
- Lost-link protocols
- Cybersecurity basics
Module 03
Detect and avoid
- Principles and limits
- Procedural and technical methods
- Observers and radar awareness
Module 04
Performance and navigation
- Endurance and energy management
- En-route weather
- GNSS integrity, interference and spoofing
Module 05
Human factors
- Workload and automation complacency
- Remote decision-making
- Crew coordination
Practical content
Hands-on training
- Mission planning with a full risk assessment
- Ground control station set-up
- Lost-link and failure drills in simulation
- Controlled long-range flight with observers
Assessment
How you are assessed
- Theory exam on all BVLOS topics
- Practical assessment, simulated or live in a controlled area
Prerequisites
Before you join
- IDA Advanced Remote Pilot training or equivalent experience
- Substantial logged flight hours
- Understanding of risk assessment
- Radiotelephony qualification where the operation needs it
India context
What to know in India
- BVLOS needs specific permission from the regulator; IDA training prepares your team and documents but does not grant permission
Drone rules in India are issued by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) and managed through the Digital Sky platform. They change from time to time, so IDA admissions confirms the current requirement for your category and operation at enrolment.
Careers
Roles this course supports
BVLOS pilotLinear infrastructure inspection leadRemote operations centre pilot
Certification
What you receive
IDA endorsement certificate for BVLOS operations. Certificates are issued by International Drone Academy, part of World Skill University and powered by AIESF and WSSH Australia. Where a regulator licence or permission is also required, IDA explains the steps at enrolment.
Questions
Frequently asked
Can I fly BVLOS after this course?
Only if the regulator has approved your operation. The course prepares you and your application.
Where and when does it run?
Batch dates and academy locations change through the year. Send an enquiry and admissions will share the next start dates for your city.
How do I enrol?
Use the enquiry form on this page, or email admin@internationaldroneacademy.org.
