Course: Introduction to Drone Piloting
390€
Theory
- Introduction to unmanned aircraft, their applications, types and classifications;
- DJI drone construction, specifications and performance;
- Drone control applications and how to use them;
- Use of automated drone functions;
- Legal aspects of drone piloting, including the main regulations, flight categories and subcategories, permitted flight areas and restrictions, registration, examinations, insurance and other relevant matters.
Practice
- Preparing an unmanned aircraft for operation;
- Basic principles of safe flight and assessment of risks in the operating environment;
- Configuring drone settings;
- Main safety functions and how they operate;
- Manual flight manoeuvres;
- Working with the drone camera and an introduction to aerial photography;
- Using automated drone functions, including QuickShots, Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack;
- Procedures in emergency and accident situations;
- Planning and performing automated flights using Waypoint Mode.
Training Location
Theory: Online or in person.
Practical training: Baloži Drone Training Ground or a suitable equivalent location at the client’s premises.
Number of Participants
1–4 participants per group. The price is charged per training session, regardless of the number of participants.
Target Audience
Pilots with no previous experience or only limited experience.
Drone Rental
Drones can be rented from us for the duration of the training at a special discounted rate.
Course: Industrial Drone Training Course — 2 Days
890€
This training course is intended for companies, institutions or private individuals who have purchased an Enterprise-series drone and want to make full use of its capabilities.
The training course includes all topics covered in the 3+3-hour introductory course, as well as:
- Flight-route configuration;
- Fundamentals of photogrammetry;
- Use of drone accessories and additional equipment;
- Introduction to the Specific category, covering flights outside the limits of the Open category;
- Approval procedures for flights in restricted or prohibited flight zones.
The content of the training course depends on the specific drone model and its configuration and can be individually adapted to the client’s requirements.
Training location: Theory online or in person.
Practical training: Baloži Drone Training Ground or a suitable equivalent location at the client’s premises.
Number of participants: 1–5 participants per group. The price is charged per training session, regardless of the number of participants.
Course: Individual Training — 1.5 Hours
230€
Individual training is intended for new unmanned-aircraft pilots who want to learn practical drone piloting under the supervision of an instructor and understand the basic requirements for complying with applicable regulations.
Topics Included in the Practical Training:
- Preparing an unmanned aircraft for operation;
- Basic principles of safe flight and assessment of risks in the operating environment;
- Configuring drone settings;
- Main safety functions and how they operate;
- Working with the drone camera and an introduction to aerial photography;
- Using automated drone functions, including QuickShots, Hyperlapse and ActiveTrack;
- Procedures in emergency and accident situations.
Training location: To be agreed individually.
Practical training: Baloži Drone Training Ground or a suitable equivalent location at the client’s premises.
Number of participants: 1–2 participants.
Examinations
PDRA-S01 & PDRA-S02
PDRA-S01 & PDRA-S02
Practical Accreditation for Remote Pilots in the SPECIFIC Category — PDRA-S01 and PDRA-S02
The purpose of this course is to enable remote pilots to obtain practical skills accreditation for the predefined risk assessment scenarios PDRA-S01 and PDRA-S02. The accreditation is issued by SIA IGJJ, an entity recognised by the Civil Aviation Agency, and is valid for five years.
The accreditation is completed through a combined training and skills-assessment session. This is not merely an examination, but a comprehensive practical training course.
Course Content
PART 1. Theoretical Training for the Specific Category
Topics covered:
- Scope of the Specific category;
- Types of authorisations in the Specific category, including PDRA and SORA;
- Ground risks, air risks and risk-mitigation measures;
- Airspace classification;
- Controlled ground area and its calculation;
- The role and responsibilities of the airspace observer;
- Emergency and contingency procedures;
- Specific-category theoretical examination;
- PDRA-S01 and PDRA-S02 authorisations;
- Operations manual;
- Pilot flight checklists.
PART 2. Practical Training and Skills Assessment for Remote Pilots Conducting Operations Under PDRA-S01 and PDRA-S02*
Topics covered:
- Pre-flight procedures I: Planning;
- Pre-flight procedures II: Preparing the unmanned aircraft system;
- Flight procedures I: Manual flight control;
- Flight procedures II: Actions in emergency and contingency situations;
- Flight procedures III: Emergency Response Plan;
- Post-flight procedures;
- Automated flight planning;
- Working with an observer.
*The practical skills training programme complies with Appendix 1, “Standard Scenarios Supporting a Declaration,” of Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/947 of 24 May 2019 on the rules and procedures for the operation of unmanned aircraft, including:
- Appendix A, “Theoretical knowledge examination and practical skills assessment for remote pilots under STS-01” — Table 1: Subjects and areas to be covered during practical training and practical skills assessment;
- Appendix A, “Theoretical knowledge and practical skills of remote pilots under STS-02” — Table 1: Additional subjects and areas to be covered during practical training and practical skills assessment for STS-02.
PDRA-S01 and PDRA-S02 Accreditation
Duration: 6 hours
Group size: Up to 4–5 participants
Price: €790 excluding VAT
It is also possible to complete the accreditation for the PDRA-S01 scenario only.
PDRA-S01-Only Accreditation
Duration: 5 hours
Group size: Up to 4–5 participants
Price: €600 excluding VAT
PDRA-G03
PDRA-G03
Practical Accreditation for Remote Pilots in the SPECIFIC Category — PDRA-G03 with a Flight-Specific Endorsement Module for BVLOS Operations
The purpose of this course is to enable remote pilots to obtain practical skills accreditation for the Predefined Risk Assessment scenario PDRA-G03.
The accreditation is issued by SIA IGJJ, an entity recognised by the Civil Aviation Agency, and is valid for five years.
The accreditation is completed through a combined training and skills-assessment session. This is not merely an examination, but a comprehensive training course.
Course Content
PART 1. Theoretical Training for the Specific Category
Topics covered:
- Scope of the Specific category;
- Types of authorisations in the Specific category, including PDRA and SORA;
- Ground risks, air risks and risk-mitigation measures;
- Airspace classification;
- Controlled ground area and its calculation;
- The role and responsibilities of the flight observer;
- Emergency and contingency procedures;
- Specific-category theoretical examination;
- PDRA-G03 authorisation;
- Operations manual;
- Pilot flight checklists.
PART 2. Practical Training and Skills Assessment for Remote Pilots Conducting Operations Under PDRA-G03*
Topics covered:
- Pre-flight procedures I: Planning;
- Pre-flight procedures II: Preparing the unmanned aircraft system;
- Flight procedures I: Manual flight control;
- Flight procedures II: Actions in emergency and contingency situations;
- Flight procedures III: Emergency Response Plan;
- Post-flight procedures;
- Automated flight planning;
- Airspace observation;
- PDRA-G03 flight-specific endorsement module for Beyond Visual Line of Sight operations.
Group size: Up to 4–5 participants
Price: €790 excluding VAT
A2 Theoretical Examination
A2 Theoretical Examination
The A2 theoretical examination authorises a remote pilot to conduct drone operations in the A2 subcategory.
The examination is conducted as a multiple-choice test.
Duration: 30 minutes
Number of questions: 30 questions, with a minimum passing score of 75%.
Validity: 5 years throughout the European Union.
Cost: €20 per person. The minimum group size is four participants, or a minimum total fee of €80.
Location: 149 Aleksandra Čaka Street, on the premises of the Motosports store.
On-site examinations can also be arranged anywhere in Latvia, subject to prior agreement.
STS Theoretical Examination
STS Theoretical Examination
The theoretical examination for the Specific category is a unified examination valid both for operations conducted under Predefined Risk Assessment scenarios (PDRA) and for operations conducted under a full Specific Operations Risk Assessment (SORA).
In addition to passing the theoretical examination, the remote pilot must complete practical skills training and assessment, while the operator must obtain an operational authorisation.
Before taking the STS examination, the candidate must have passed the A1/A3 online test, which can be completed independently.
With a Valid A2 Certificate
Duration: 30 minutes
Number of questions: 30 questions, with a minimum passing score of 75%.
Validity: 5 years throughout the European Union.
Without a Valid A2 Certificate
Duration: 40 minutes
Number of questions: 40 questions, with a minimum passing score of 75%.
Validity: 5 years throughout the European Union.
Cost: €25 per person. The minimum group size is four participants, or a minimum total fee of €100.
Location: 149 Aleksandra Čaka Street, on the premises of the Motosports store.
On-site examinations can also be arranged anywhere in Latvia, subject to prior agreement.
A2/STS Examination Preparation Session
A2/STS Examination Preparation Session
Planning to take the A2 or STS theoretical examination but not feeling fully confident? Do you want to avoid spending time on an unsuccessful attempt?
We offer an individual preparation session during which you will also gain new knowledge about flight safety requirements, flight planning and legal regulations.
Location: Online
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: €90
Documentation
Preparation of Documentation for the Specific Category
To obtain authorisation to operate in the Specific category, an operator must prepare extensive documentation.
To save you time, we can prepare this documentation for you. Each client’s planned flight operations, organisational structure and operating approach are assessed individually.
Documentation preparation includes:
- Risk assessment in accordance with the PDRA or SORA methodology;
- Operations manual;
- Authorisation application;
- Airspace reservation application, where required.
Cost: €850–€1,500, depending on the complexity of the flights and the specific characteristics of the operating environment.
Please contact us directly for an accurate quotation.
Drone Flight Services
We provide professional drone-flight services, including both the drone and a qualified pilot.
We perform:
- Aerial photography;
- Aerial videography;
- Photogrammetry;
- Thermal imaging.
Cost: From €70 per hour.
The service is available throughout Latvia and internationally, subject to individual agreement.
