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Visual Inspection Training

Inspect towers, roofs, bridges, solar plants and plants with planned flights and clear reports.

2 daysProfessional & specialisedMin age 18+
2 daysDuration
5–10Group size
18+Minimum age
EnglishLanguage of teaching
Course overview

About this course

Drone inspection saves climbs, shutdown time and cost. You learn to plan the inspection, fly the right paths around an asset, capture sharp images and turn them into a simple, useful report. Examples include telecom towers, power lines, bridges, rooftops and solar plants.

FormatWorkshop with flight practice
LanguagesEnglish and Hindi
CertificateIDA certificate of completion in visual inspection (foundations)
FeesOn request. Contact admissions for the current fee and batch dates.
Who it is for

Is this course right for you?

  • Telecom, power and rail maintenance staff
  • Civil and structural engineers
  • Solar and wind operations teams
  • Facility and insurance inspectors
Learning outcomes

What you will be able to do

  • Understand the inspection market and common uses
  • Prepare a mission with the key points to check
  • Choose sensors: zoom and standard cameras, with thermal context
  • Fly orbits, transects and close-proximity paths safely
  • Review imagery to find defects
  • Write a basic inspection report
Syllabus

What the course covers

Module 01

Principles

  • Types of inspection
  • Use cases
  • Safety and rules
Module 02

Planning

  • Objectives, scope and deliverables
  • Aircraft and sensor choice
  • Stand-off distance, angles and light
  • Risk assessment and emergencies
Module 03

Equipment

  • Camera settings
  • Gimbals and lighting
  • Set-up and pre-flight checks
Module 04

Flight operations

  • Airspace, weather and site access
  • Magnetic interference
  • Flight paths for facades, roofs, towers and linear assets
  • Image quality and coverage
Module 05

Analysis and reporting

  • Spotting defects
  • Annotating and organising data
  • Basic report templates
Practical content

Hands-on training

  • Hands-on set-up and checks
  • Inspection flight practice
  • Image review session
Assessment

How you are assessed

  • Participation
  • A basic inspection plan
  • Competence in fundamental inspection manoeuvres
  • Understanding of reporting
Prerequisites

Before you join

  • Valid remote pilot certificate or IDA Foundation enrolment
  • Age 18+
India context

What to know in India

  • Obtain site permission for plants, towers and infrastructure and follow client safety rules

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

Inspection pilotTelecom tower inspectorSolar O&M technician
Certification

What you receive

IDA certificate of completion in visual inspection (foundations). 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 this theory only?

No. It includes flight practice and a planning assignment.

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.

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