1–2 daysDuration (indicative)
4–8Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview
About this course
Night work opens up inspection, security, firefighting support and film jobs, but it adds real risk. This endorsement covers how your eyes behave in the dark, aircraft lighting, night planning and emergencies, then tests you in actual night flights.
| Format | Theory plus mandatory night flying |
| Languages | English and Hindi |
| Certificate | IDA endorsement certificate for night operations |
| Fees | On request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates. |
Who it is for
Is this course right for you?
- Pilots in security, surveillance and emergency response
- Industrial inspection teams that work around shutdowns
- Cinematographers who shoot at dusk and after dark
- Operators extending their working hours
Learning outcomes
What you will be able to do
- Explain night vision, dark adaptation and visual illusions
- Apply the rules and conditions for night operations
- Check aircraft lighting and ground equipment
- Plan a night mission including obstacles and landing areas
- Control and orient the aircraft in the dark
- Handle emergencies adapted for darkness
Syllabus
What the course covers
Module 01
Night vision and physiology
- Dark adaptation
- Illusions and disorientation
- Fatigue at night
Module 02
Rules and equipment
- Conditions for night flying
- Navigation and anti-collision lights
- Ground station set-up in low light
Module 03
Planning and risk
- Night site assessment and obstacle survey
- Weather: fog, dew and temperature inversions
- Emergency landing areas in low light
- Crew communication
Practical content
Hands-on training
- Night pre-flight checks
- Take-off and landing in varied lighting
- Orientation using aircraft lights and instruments
- Simulated emergencies at night
Assessment
How you are assessed
- Night-specific theory test
- Practical assessment flown at night under an examiner
Prerequisites
Before you join
- Valid remote pilot certificate for your category
- Flight experience judged sufficient by IDA
- Night vision adequate for flying
India context
What to know in India
- Night operations may need specific permissions; confirm the current rule and any conditions before you fly commercially at night
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
Security and surveillance pilotNight inspection pilotFire and rescue support pilot
Certification
What you receive
IDA endorsement certificate for night 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
Is night flying included in the basic course?
No. It is an add-on, taken after you hold a base qualification.
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.
