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Basic Drone Course Summary
The Basic Course (DJI Fly) is a 1-day, 4-hour program designed to cover the fundamentals of drone operation, safety, and local regulations.
Course Content Overview
The course is structured around the following main modules:
- Introduction and Basic Theory
- Types of Drones: Covers the difference between Fixed-Wing drones (used for longer range/flight time) and the more common Multi-Rotor types, such as Quadcopters (4 rotors), Hexacopters (6), and Octocopters (8).
- Basic Controls: Introduces fundamental aviation terminology for drone movement:
- Throttle: Ascend/Descend (Up/Down).
- Yaw: Rotate Left/Right (on the spot).
- Pitch: Forward/Backwards Movement.
- Roll: Left/Right Movement.
- The course specifies using Mode 2 Master Stick Control.
- Drone Operations & Flying Modes
- Pre-Flight & Start-Up Check: The critical start-up sequence is Switch on the Remote Controller (RC) first, then the Drone (reverse this sequence for shut-down). You must also check battery levels and ensure the drone is in airworthy conditions.
- Flying Modes:
- P – Position Mode (GPS Mode): The recommended mode for flying, as it uses GPS for positioning and auto-corrects against wind.
- C – Cine/Tripod Mode: Limits flight speed for stability and smooth movement during shooting.
- S – Sport Mode: Optimizes for high speed and agility (up to 75 km/hr), but Obstacle Sensor is disabled in this mode.
- ATTI Mode (Non-GPS/Attitude): Engages when the GPS signal is weak, maintaining Height-lock but NOT Position-lock.
- Safety Features & Failsafes
- Obstacle Avoidance: Settings include Brake (aircraft stops within 1.5m of an obstacle), Bypass (aircraft navigates around obstacles), or Off.
- Return-to-Home (RTH): Automatically engages upon Low Battery or RC Signal Lost. For Signal Lost Action, it is recommended to set this to Return to Home when flying outdoors.
- Low Battery Failsafe: Includes Low Battery RTH and Force Landing, where the drone automatically lands at its current position.
- GPS Status: A strong GPS signal requires 15 or more satellites. If you have 10 or less satellites, you MUST NOT take-off.
- CAAS Regulations (Singapore)
- Registration: Any drone with a total weight above 250 grams must be registered before flying in Singapore.
- Flight Limits (Without Activity Permit):
- Max Altitude: Must not exceed 60m (AMSL—Above Mean Sea Level).
- Max Distance: Must not exceed 400m to comply with VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) regulation.
- No-Fly Zones: Pilots must refer to the CAAS official Area Limit Map and be aware of Private Property No-Fly-Zones (e.g., Sentosa Island, Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay), over which flying is not allowed without permission.
- Certification: Users flying a drone for recreation/education that weighs more than 1.5kg but up to 7kg, or for any commercial purpose (any weight), are required to obtain a UA Basic Training (UABT) Certificate or a UA Pilot Licence (UAPL).
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Edwin Sunarko