GOVERNMENT OF INDIA

OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR GENERAL OF CIVIL AVIATION

DRONE TRAINING CIRCULAR 02 OF 2022

E-File No. DGCA-31018/3/2022-DRONE-Dte Dated 15 February 2022

Subject: Syllabus for training & examination of Remote Pilots

1. Introduction
1.1. A Remote Pilot Training organization (RPTO) is required to impart Remote Pilot
Training to any individual seeking for a Cat-1 [VLOS] & Cat-2 [BVLOS] Remote Pilot
Certificate.
1.2. This Circular is issued under the provisions of the Rule 38, 39, 41 and Rule 47 of the
Drone Rules, 2021 and Drone Training Circular 01 of 2022.

2. Applicability
2.1 Applicable for any person intending to become an authorised RPTO to impart Cat-1
[VLOS] Remote Pilot Certificate and Cat-2 [BVLOS] Remote Pilot Certificate Training.
2.2 Applicable for any individual to become Remote Pilot of appropriate category.

3. Minimum Training Syllabus

3.1 Ground Class Syllabus
 Stakeholders & their laws [Basic]
 Air Law/ The Drone Rules 2021
 Airspace
 Basic principles of flight
 ATC procedures & Radio Telephony (non FRTOL)/ ATC procedures Intermediate
 Fixed-wing Operations and Aerodynamics
 Rotorcraft Operations and Aerodynamics
 Hybrid Operations and Aerodynamics
 Weather and Meteorology
 Meteorology Intermediate
 Crew Resource Management
 Instrument Flying
 Weight and Balance
 Performance
 Drone Equipment Maintenance
 Risk Assessment & Analysis - Safety Management/ Emergency Procedures
 Payload, Installation and Utilization
 Intro to Drone Data & Analysis

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3.2 Flying Class Syllabus
 Flight Simulator Training
 Basic Assembly & Maintenance
 Flight Simulator Instrument Flying
 Dynamic Payload Ground Handling
 Practical Flying with Instructor/ Solo Flying
Note :
1. The syllabus specified in the Annexures is the minimum required. RPTO can further
increase the duration/syllabus as required based on Class/Category.
2. The Training for Agriculture Use drones shall be in consonance with the SOP issued
by Ministry of Agriculture for Drone usage.
3. The requirements for Large class of UAS/ Drones is currently being reserved.

4. Cat-1 [VLOS]:
a. Detailed Syllabus
 Ground Class Syllabus – Annexure – I
 Flying Class Syllabus
a) Rotorcraft – Annexure – II
b) Hybrid – Annexure – III
c) Aeroplane – Annexure – IV
d) Combination – Annexure – V
b. Duration
The duration of the syllabus is broken down as follows:
a. Theory [Ground Class] – 2 Days
b. Practical [Flying Class including Simulator] – 3 - 6 Days
c. Total Cat-1 [Basic] Duration – 5 - 8 Days Approx.
5. Cat-2 [BVLOS]:
a. Detailed Syllabus
 Ground Class Syllabus – Annexure – VI
 Flying Class Syllabus
a) Rotorcraft – Annexure – VII
b) Hybrid – Annexure – VIII
c) Aeroplane – Annexure – IX
b. Duration
The duration of the Cat-2 [BVLOS] syllabus is broken down as follows:
a. Theory [Ground Class] – 106 Hours Approx.
b. Practical [Flying Class including Simulator] – 44 Hours Approx.
c. Total Cat 2 [BVLOS] Hours – 150 Hours Approx.

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6. Competency based training & assessment/ examination
Competency is a dimension of human performance that is used to reliably predict successful
performance on the job. A competency is manifested and observed through behaviours that
mobilize the relevant knowledge, skills and attitudes to carry out activities or tasks under
specified conditions. Training should be so as to focus on competencies. All forms to capture
competency and grades based on observable behaviour individually for each manoeuvre and
either individually or collectively for scenario elements.
RPTOs are encouraged to develop competency based training programme which enables
individuals to reach their highest level of operational capability while ensuring a basic level of
competence as a minimum standard. The individual should be geared towards learning rather
than passing a test.
The theory teaching methodology can be done physically in classroom or through virtual mode
considering the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. RPTO may conduct computer based training
[CBT] / e-learning apps for continuous learning and performance improvement.
The examinations should be in an invigilated environment or in an appropriate way to ensure
malpractices are ruled out and is ensured that remote pilot capability and attitude is assessed.
The methodology / procedures should be adequately covered in the Training and Procedure
Manual (TPM) of the RPTO and the RPTOs should strictly follow for ensuring quality outcome.
7. Crediting of RPAS theory & flight time
Following student remote pilot are entitled to be credited for ground and flying classes:
a. Cat-1 RePL Holder,
b. PPL/ CPL Holder,
c. Military flying experience,
d. AMEs/Aerospace or Aeronautical Engineers/ Remote Pilots,
e. ATC controllers/ Flight Operation Personnel
Provided; they take an intake exam or final exam for claiming theory credits. Credits on
RPAS flight time may be given provided the logbook along with experience certificate of an
acceptable level. In either case, examinations/ skill tests are mandatory.

Sd/-
(Arun Kumar)
(Director General of Civil Aviation)

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 Annexure-I

GROUND CLASS - SYLLABUS BLOCK (T1)

Cat 1 [VLOS] Micro, Small, Medium
Category Rotorcraft, Hybrid & Aeroplane
Limits VLOS, <400 ft

Code Day Number of Subject

Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject
No No Classes Code

International Rules,
Regulations, Standards & T1.1.1
Practices
Civil Aviation Requirements,
T1.1.5
AIPs, NOTAM
Classification &
T1.1.10
Categorization of drones
Stakeholders & their
Day Type Certification of Drones T1.1.15
T1.1 1 1:30 laws [Basic]
01
Drone Rules 2021 Registration, Sale & De-
T1.1.20
Registration of Drones
Operations of Drones T1.1.25
Dos and Donts T1.1.30
Remote Pilot Certificate 1.1.35
Drone Insurance 1.1.45
Fundamentals of flight T1.2.1
Aerodynamics T1.2.5
Day Basic principles of
T1.2 1 1:00
01 flight Take-off, flight, and landing T1.2.10
Maneuvers, turns and circuit
T1.2.15
pattern
Understanding ATC
T1.3.1
operations
Airspace structure and
T1.3.5
Airspace
Restrictions with knowledge
of no drone zones
T1.3.10
Flight regulations and
procedures in Yellow Zone
ATC procedures & RT Phraseology &
Day Communicating with ATC
T1.3 1 1:15 Radio Telephony (non
01 including T1.3.15
FRTOL)
Position and Altitude
Reporting ;
Flight Planning Procedures
including Altimeter setting T1.3.20
procedures
Collision avoidance T1.3.25
Radio Telephony (RT)
T1.3.30
techniques

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 Types of fixed wing drones,
T1.4.1
make, parts, terminology
Operation and maneuvers of
fixed wing drones, Flight T1.4.5
Performance
Day Fixed-wing Operations Intro to Mission Planning,
T1.4 1 1:15
01 and Aerodynamics Instrument Flying & T1.4.10
Navigation (GCS)
Applications of fixed-wing
T1.4.15
UAVs
Pros and Cons of Fixed Wing
T1.4.20
Drones
Basic drone terminology &
T1.5.1
parts
Types of drones, material
T1.5.5
used and size of drones
Drone Anatomy: Different
T1.5.10
parts of drones
Day Rotorcraft Operations Avionics & C2 Link T1.5.15
T1.5 1 1:30
01 and Aerodynamics
Intro to Mission Planning,
Instrument Flying & T1.5.20
Navigation (GCS)
Applications and operations of
T1.5.25
Multirotor, Flight Performance
Pros and Cons of Rotorcraft
T1.5.30
Drones
Principles of Aerodynamics T1.6.1
Types of Hybrid Drones &
T1.6.5
Parts
Intro to Mission Planning,
Day Hybrid Operations and
T1.6 1 0:30 Instrument Flying & T1.6.10
01 Aerodynamics
Navigation (GCS)
Applications of Hybrid UAVs T1.6.15
Comparison with Rotorcraft &
T1.6.20
Aeroplane
7:00
The standard atmosphere T1.7.1
Measuring air pressure T1.7.5
Heat and temperature T1.7.10
Wind T1.7.15
Day Weather and
T1.7 1 1:15 Moisture, cloud formation,
02 Meteorology T1.7.20
icing and its effects
Effect of atmosphere on
RPAS operation & hazardous 1.7.25
weather avoidance
Met Terminal Aviation Routine
1.7.30
Weather Report (METAR)
Day Drone Equipment Maintenance of drone, flight
T1.8 1 1:30 T1.8.1
02 Maintenance control box, ground station

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 Maintenance of ground
equipment, batteries and T1.8.5
payloads
Scheduled servicing T1.8.10
Repair of equipment T1.8.15
Fault finding and rectification T1.8.20
Drone Emergency & Handling T1.9.1
Loss of C2-link T1.9.5
Fly-aways (Straying) T1.9.10
Risk Assessment & Loss of power T1.9.15
Day Analysis - Safety
T1.9 1 1:30
02 Management Other Emergencies T1.9.20
/ TEM
Control surface failures T1.9.25
Human Performance & Pilot
T1.9.30
Incapacitation
Fail-Safe Features T1.9.35
Types of payloads - What to
T1.10.1
carry , what not to carry
Parts of payloads T1.10.5
Day Payload, Installation
T1.10 1 1:15 Installation T1.10.10
02 and Utilization
Features of payloads T1.10.15
Utilization T1.10.20
Principles of Observation T1.11.1
Elements of Image & Video
T1.11.5
Interpretation
Day Intro to Drone Data & Introduction to
T1.11 1 1:30 T1.11.10
02 Analysis Photogrammetry
Types of Image & Video Data T1.11.15
Analysis T1.11.20

7:00

Day
T1.12.T 1 0:40 Final test - Theory Written Test (Based on Type of Drone)
03

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 Annexure-II

FLYING CLASS - SYLLABUS BLOCK (R1/R2)

Cat 1 [VLOS] Micro, Small, Medium
Category Rotorcraft
Limits VLOS, <400 ft

Code Day Number of Title of the Subject

Hours Sub-titles of the subject
No No Exercise subject Code
Introduction to Flight Simulator R1.S.1
Sim familiarization, Controls check R1.S.2
Pre-flight checks, Take off, Cruise R1.S.3
Approach. Go-around & Landing,
R1.S.4
Post-Flight Checks
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
R1.S.5
Climbing Turns
R1.S, Day Flight Simulator
11 2:45 Descend & Descending Turns R1.S.6
R2.S 03 Training
Disorientation & Recovery R1.S.7
Circuit Flying – Rectangle/ Square/
R1.S.8
Circle / Orbit, Flying – Figure of 8
Gimbal Controls (Pan, tilt & zoom) R1.S.9
Night Flying R1.S.10
Abnormal / Emergency
R1.S.11
Procedures
R1.S.T, Day Flight Simulator
1 0:15 Simulator Test
R2.S.T 03 Training
Assembling of drone R1.A.1
De-assembling R1.A.2
Integration of sub-sections/
R1.A.3
modules
R1.A, Day Basic Assembly &
1 2:00 Integration of engine/propulsion
R2.A 03 Maintenance R1.A.4
system
Fault finding and rectification R1.A.5
Repair maintenance and
R1.A.6
documentation
Intro to Digital Sky platform R1.F.1
RPAS familiarization & Safety
R1.F.2
briefing
Introductory flight where the
Day Practical Flying student experiences sensitivity of
R1.F, R1.F.3
03, 04 1 4:10 with Instructor/ controls and learning the
R2.F
& 05 Solo Flying orientation of the RPA
Take-off, Climbing, descending
R1.F.4
and maintaining height
Basic Controls: Pitch, Roll and
R1.F.5
Yaw

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 Disorientation & Recovery R1.F.8
Progress Check - Multirotor R1.F.9
Level turns in both directions R1.F.10
Climbing and descending turns R1.F.11
Left and right square circuits
R1.F.12
patterns
Flying in circles R1.F.13
Flying in figure of 8 R1.F.14
Mission Planning & Instrument
R1.F.15
Flying
Auto Mission & Flight R1.F.16
Night Flying R1.F.17
Abnormal/ Emergency procedures R1.F.18
R1.F.T, Day
0:20 Final Test - Multirotor
R2.F.T 05

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 Annexure-III

FLYING CLASS - SYLLABUS BLOCK (H1/H2)

Cat 1 [VLOS] Micro, Small, Medium
Category Hybrid
Limits VLOS, <400 ft

Code Day Number of Title of the Subject

No No Exercise Hours subject Sub-titles of the subject Code
Sim familiarization, Controls
H1.S.1
check
Pre-flight checks, Take off,
H1.S.2
Transition to Aeroplane
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
H1.S.3
Climbing Turns
Descend & Descending Turns H1.S.4
Approach, Transition to
H1.S.5
H1.S, Day Flight Simulator Rotorcraft, Landing
11 2:45
H2.S 03 Training Hover, Pitch, Roll & Yaw H1.S.6
Disorientation & Recovery H1.S.7
Circuit Flying H1.S.8
Gimbal Controls (Pan, tilt &
H1.S.9
zoom)
Night Flying H1.S.10
Abnormal / Emergency
H1.S.11
Procedures
H1.S.T, Day
1 0:15 Sim Test
H2.S.T 03
Assembling of drone H1.A.1
De-assembling H1.A.2
Integration of sub-sections/
H1.A.3
modules
H1.A, Day Basic Assembly &
1 2:00 Integration of engine/propulsion
H2.A 03 Maintenance H1.A.4
system
Fault finding and rectification H1.A.5
Repair maintenance and
H1.A.6
documentation
Intro to Digital Sky platform H1.F.1
GCS Monitoring &
H1.F.2
Familiarization
RPAS Familiarisation & Safety
Day H1.F.3
Practical Flying briefing
H1.F, 03,
15 4:10 with Instructor/ Equipment Setup and
H2.F 04, & H1.F.4
Solo Flying Inspection
05
Pre-flight, Controls and Control
H1.F.5
Surface check
Take-off, Climb, Descend and
H1.F.6
Land

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 Hybrid RPAs Flight Controls H1.F.7
Rectangular and other circuit
H1.F.8
patterns
Disorientation & Recovery H1.F.9
Progress Check - Hybrid H1.F.10
Emergency Handling H1.F.11
Mission Planning & Instrument
H1.F.12
Flying
Auto Mission & Flight H1.F.13
Night Flying H1.F.14
Abnormal/ Emergency
H1.F.15
procedures
H1.F.T, Day
0:20 Final Test - Hybrid
H2.F.T 05

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 Annexure-IV

FLYING CLASS - SYLLABUS BLOCK (A1/A2)

Cat 1 [VLOS] Micro, Small, Medium
Category Aeroplane
Limits VLOS, <400 ft

Code Day Number of Subject

Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject
No No Exercise Code
Introduction to Flight Simulator A1.S.1
Sim familiarization, Controls check A1.S.2
Pre-flight checks, Ground Man.(If
L/G*) Take off, Basic Flight A1.S.3
Maneuvers
Takeoff -Effect of Torque, Use of
Throttle/ Primary flight controls A1.S.4
/Flaps
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
Climbing Turns Descend & A1.S.5
Descending Turns
A1.S, Day Flight Simulator
12 4:00 Approach, Landing, Go around/
A2.S 03 Training
missed approach (Ground A1.S.6
Maneuvers if L/G)
Disorientation & Recovery A1.S.7
Stalls A1.S.8
Circuit Flying, Box Pattern, Holding/
A1.S.9
Circle, Figure of 8
FPV Flying A1.S.10
Night Flying A1.S.11
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures A1.S.12
A1.S.T, Day
1 0:15 Sim Test
A2.S.T 03
Assembling of Aeroplane - Connect
A1.A.1
Wings, Tail Wings Etc.
De-assembling A1.A.2
Integration of sub-sections/ modules A1.A.3
A1.A, Day Basic Assembly &
1 2:00 Integration of engine/propulsion
A2.A 03 Maintenance A1.A.4
system
Fault finding and rectification A1.A.5
Repair maintenance and
A1.A.6
documentation
DSP FAM A1.F.1
Radio & Field Procedures A1.F.2
Day 4, Practical Flying
A1.F,
5, 6, 16 8:50 with Instructor/ Aeroplane familiarization & Safety
A2. F A1.F.3
7,8 Solo Flying briefing
FAM flight where the student
A1.F.4
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 and learning the orientation of the
RPA
Basic Flight Maneuvers:
Level Flight & Trim (Cruise)
Banked Turns A1.F.5
Straight Climbs, Climbing Turns
Gliding (Idle Power/Descend Turns)
Take Off: Effect of Torque, Throttle
Management
A1.F.6
Use of Rudder, (on ground if L/G
steering)
Go Around / Missed Apprach,
A1.F.7
Procedure Turns
Approach. Landings:
Slow Flight & Gliding
Circuit Pattern
A1.F.8
Approach & Flare
Landing
Counter Bounces and Balloons
Accuracy Maneuvers :
Level Flight
Turns to specific headings A1.F.9
Power Off (Idle glide) to specific
area and altitude
Orientation Maneuvers:
Disorientation & Recovery
Circles A1.F.10
Figure of 8
Box Patterns /Circuit Patterns
Stalls A1.F.11
Progress Check - Aeroplane A1.F.12
Mission Planning & Instrument
A1.F.13
Flying
Auto Mission & Flight A1.F.14
Night Flying A1.F.15
Abnormal/ Emergency procedures A1.F.16
A1.F.T, Day
1 0:30 Final Test - Aeroplane
A2.F.T 08

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 Annexure-V

FLYING CLASS - SYLLABUS BLOCK (R1+H1/ R2+H2)

Cat 1 [VLOS] Micro, Small, Medium
Category Multirotor + Hybrid
Limits VLOS, <400 ft

Number
Code Day of
No No Exercise Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject Subject Code
Introduction to Flight R1H1.S.1,
Simulator R2H2.S.1
Sim familiarization, Controls R1H1.S.2,
check (Roll, Pitch, Yaw) R2H2.S.2
Pre-flight checks, Take off, R1H1.S.3,
Cruise R2H2.S.3
Approach. Go-around & R1H1.S.4,
Landing, Post-Flight Checks R2H2.S.4
Cruise and Turns, Climbing R1H1.S.5,
and Climbing Turns R2H2.S.5
Descend & Descending R1H1.S.6,
R1H1.S, Day Flight Simulator
1 2:30 Turns R2H2.S.6
R2H2.S 03 Training
R1H1.S.7,
Disorientation & Recovery
R2H2.S.7
Circuit Flying – Rectangle/
R1H1.S.8,
Square/ Circle / Orbit, Flying
R2H2.S.8
– Figure of 8
Gimbal Controls (Pan, tilt & R1H1.S.9,
zoom) R2H2.S.9
R1H1.S.10,
Night Flying
R2H2.S.10
Abnormal / Emergency R1H1.S.11,
Procedures R2H2.S.11
R1.S.T, Day
1 0:15 Sim Test - Multirotor
R2.S.T 03
Take off, Transition to R1H1.S.12,
Aeroplane R2H2.S.12
Cruise and Turns, Climbing R1H1.S.13,
and Climbing Turns R2H2.S.13
R1H1.S, Day Flight Simulator Approach, Transition to R1H1.S.14,
5 1:15
R2H2.S 03 Training Rotorcraft, Landing R2H2.S.14
R1H1.S.15,
Night Flying
R2H2.S.15
Abnormal / Emergency R1H1.S.16,
Procedures R2H2.S.16
H1.S.T, Day
1 0:15 Sim Test - Hybrid
H2.S.T 03
R1H1.A.1,
Assembling of drone
R1H1.A, Day Basic Assembly & R2H2.A.1
1 2:00
R2H2.A 03 Maintenance R1H1.A.2,
De-assembling
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 Integration of sub-sections/ R1H1.A.3,
modules R2H2.A.3
Integration of R1H1.A.4,
engine/propulsion system R2H2.A.4
R1H1.A.5,
Fault finding and rectification
R2H2.A.5
Repair maintenance and R1H1.A.6,
documentation R2H2.A.6
R1H1.F.1,
Intro to Digital Sky Platform
R2H2.F.1
RPAS Familiarization - R1H1.F.2,
Multirotor R2H2.F.2
Take-off, Climb, Descend R1H1.F.3,
and Land R2H2.F.3
Basic Controls: Pitching, R1H1.F.4,
Rolling and Yawing R2H2.F.4
Rectangular and other R1H1.F.5,
patterns R2H2.F.5
R1H1.F.6,
Disorientation & Recovery
R2H2.F.6
R1H1.F.7,
Day Practical Flying Progress Check - Multirotor
R1H1.F, R2H2.F.7
03, 04, 14 3:30 with Instructor/ Solo
R2H2.F R1H1.F.8,
05 Flying Flying in circles, Figure of 8
R2H2.F.8
R1H1.F.9,
Night Flying
R2H2.F.9
R1H1.F.10,
GCS Familiarisation
R2H2.F.10
R1H1.F.11,
Mission Planning - Multirotor
R2H2.F.11
Instrument Flying & R1H1.F.12,
Navigation Aids R2H2.F.12
R1H1.F.13,
Auto Mission & Flight
R2H2.F.13
Abnormal/ Emergency R1H1.F.14,
procedures R2H2.F.14
R1.F.T, Day
1 0:20 Final Test - Multirotor
R2.F.T 05
RPAS Familiarization - R1H1.F.15,
Hybrid R2H2.F.15
Equipment Setup and R1H1.F.16,
Inspection R2H2.F.16
Pre-Flight, Controls and R1H1.F.17,
control surface check R2H2.F.17
Take-Off, Climb, Descend R1H1.F.18,
Day Practical Flying and Land R2H2.F.18
R1H1.F,
05, 06 10 2:30 with Instructor/ Solo
R2H2.F R1H1.F.19,
& 07 Flying Rolling, Pitching and Yawing
R2H2.F.19
R1H1.F.20,
Progress Check - Hybrid
R2H2.F.20
R1H1.F.21,
Mission Planning - Hybrid
R2H2.F.21
R1H1.F.22,
Auto Mission & Flight
R2H2.F.22

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 Abnormal/ Emergency R1H1.F.23,
procedures R2H2.F.23
R1H1.F.24,
Night Flying
R2H2.F.24
H1.F.T, Day
1 0:20 Final Test - Hybrid
H2.F.T 07

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 Annexure-VI

GROUND CLASS - BLOCK SYLLABUS (T2)

Cat 2
Micro, Small, Medium
[BVLOS]
Category Rotorcraft, Hybrid & Aeroplane

Limits BVLOS, <400 ft, >400 ft, All Zones, Day and Night, Fixed and Dynamic Payload

Number of Subject
Code No Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject
Classes Code

International Rules, Regulations,

T1.1.1
Standards & Practices
Civil Aviation Requirements, AIPs,
T1.1.5
NOTAM
Classification & Categorization of
T1.1.10
drones
Stakeholders & their Type Certification of Drones T1.1.15
T1.1 1 01:30 laws [Basic]
Registration, Sale & De-
Drone Rules 2021 T1.1.20
Registration of Drones
Operations of Drones T1.1.25
Dos and Don'ts T1.1.30
Remote Pilot Certificate T1.1.35
Drone Insurance T1.1.45
Introduction to Manned Aircraft
T2.1.1
Regulations
Navigation Lights, Strobe Lights etc T2.1.5
T2.1 5 10:00 Air Law
Right of way, emergency light
symbols, non RT emergency T2.1.10
procedures
T2.2.T 1 01:00 Test - Theory Air Law
Airspace Maps (Controlled
airspace, VFR Sectional, IFR T2.3.1
Charts)
T2.3 3 05:00 Airspace Flight regulations and procedures in
T2.3.5
Yellow Zone
Flight regulations and procedures in
T2.3.10
Red Zone
T2.4.T 1 01:00 Test - Theory Airspace
Fundamentals of flight T1.2.1
Aerodynamics T1.2.5
Basic principles of
T1.2 1 01:00 Take-off, flight, and landing T1.2.10
flight
Manoeuvres, turns and circuit
T1.2.15
pattern
Understanding ATC operations T1.3.1
ATC procedures &
T1.3 1 01:00 Radio Telephony (non Airspace structure and Airspace T1.3.5
FRTOL) Restrictions with knowledge of no
T1.3.10
drone zones

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 RT Phraseology & Communicating
with ATC including T1.3.15
Position and Altitude Reporting ;
Flight Planning Procedures
including Altimeter setting T1.3.20
procedures
Collision avoidance T1.3.25
Radio Telephony (RT) techniques T1.3.30
RT Communication Channels ( +
T2.5.1
SATCOM)
Separation procedures T2.5.5
ATC procedures BVLOS RT techniques T2.5.10
T2.5 6 16:00
Intermediate
Yellow Zone RT techniques T2.5.15
Red Zone RT techniques T2.5.20
Emergency RT Procedures T2.5.25
T2.6.T 1 01:00 Test - Theory ATC procedures Intermediate
Types of fixed wing drones, make,
T1.4.1
parts, terminology
Operation and manoeuvres of fixed
T1.4.5
wing drones, Flight Performance
Fixed-wing Operations Intro to Mission Planning,
T1.4 1 01:30
and Aerodynamics Instrument Flying & Navigation T1.4.10
(GCS)
Applications of fixed-wing UAVs T1.4.15
Pros and Cons of Fixed Wing
T1.4.20
Drones
Basic drone terminology & parts T1.5.1
Types of drones, material used and
T1.5.5
size of drones
Drone Anatomy: Different parts of
T1.5.10
drones
Rotorcraft Operations Avionics & C2 Link T1.5.15
T1.5 1 01:30
and Aerodynamics Intro to Mission Planning,
Instrument Flying & Navigation T1.5.20
(GCS)
Applications and operations of
T1.5.25
Rotorcraft, Flight Performance
Pros and Cons of Rotorcraft Drones T1.5.30
Principles of Aerodynamics T1.6.1
Types of Hybrid Drones & Parts T1.6.5
Intro to Mission Planning,
Hybrid Operations and Instrument Flying & Navigation T1.6.10
T1.6 1 00:30
Aerodynamics (GCS)
Applications of Hybrid UAVs T1.6.15
Comparison with Rotorcraft &
T1.6.20
Aeroplane
The standard atmosphere T1.7.1
Measuring air pressure T1.7.5
Weather and Heat and temperature T1.7.10
T1.7 1 01:15
Meteorology
Wind T1.7.15
Moisture, cloud formation, icing and
T1.7.20
its effects

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 Effect of atmosphere on RPAS
operation & hazardous weather 1.7.25
avoidance
Met Terminal Aviation Routine
1.7.30
Weather Report (METAR)
Mountain weather T2.7.1
Weather over water bodies T2.7.5
Winds Aloft T2.7.10
Meteorology Route Climatology T2.7.15
T2.7 7 15:00
Intermediate Significant Weather and Wind
T2.7.20
Charts
Meteorological Information for
T2.7.25
Aircraft in Flight
Flight into known extreme weather T2.7.30
Human Performance and
T2.8.1
Limitations
Cognition in Aviation T2.8.5
Communication and Cooperation T2.8.10
Crew Resource
T2.8 7 05:00 Crew Decision-Making T2.8.15
Management
Delegation of duties T2.8.20
Risk, Accountability and
T2.8.25
Responsibility
Multi-crew Operations T2.8.30
Meteorology Intermediate + Crew Resource
T2.9.T 1 01:00 Test - Theory
Management
Mission Planning T2.10.1
BVLOS Instruments T2.10.5
Instrument Flight Procedures T2.10.10
Instrument Landing T2.10.15
T2.10 9 15:00 Instrument Flying Instrument Takeoff T2.10.20
Instrument Minimums/Maximums T2.10.25
PIC Minimums/Maximums T2.10.30
Detect and Avoid (ADS-B IN, UTM) T2.10.35
Drone Ports, Landing Pads, Drone
T2.10.40
Strips
T2.11.T 1 01:00 Test - Theory Instrument Flying
Centre of Gravity Limits T2.12.1
Flight Weight (Fixed) T2.12.5
T2.12 4 05:00 Weight and Balance Flight Weight (Dynamic) T2.12.10
Performance (Climb, Descend,
T2.12.15
Straight and Level, Endurance etc.)
Effects of Density Altitude, Pressure
T2.13.1
Altitude
Effects of Payload Power Draw T2.13.5
Effects on Engine/Battery
T2.13 6 10:00 Performance T2.13.10
Performance
Effects of Takeoff Weight T2.13.15
Performance (Climb, Descend,
T2.13.20
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 RF Range Management (fresnel
T2.13.25
zone, RF interference etc.)
Maintenance of drone, flight control
T1.8.1
box, ground station
Maintenance of ground equipment,
T1.8.5
Drone Equipment batteries and payloads
T1.8 1 01:30
Maintenance Scheduled servicing T1.8.10
Repair of equipment T1.8.15
Fault finding and rectification T1.8.20
Drone Emergency & Handling T1.9.1
Loss of C2-link T1.9.5
Fly-aways (Straying) T1.9.10
Risk Assessment &
Loss of power T1.9.15
Analysis - Safety
T1.9 1 01:30 Other Emergencies T1.9.20
Management
/ TEM Control surface failures T1.9.25
Human Performance & Pilot
T1.9.30
Incapacitation
Fail-Safe Features T1.9.35
Instrument Stall detection and
T2.14.1
recovery
Low Rotor RPM and Rotor Stall T2.14.5
Autorotation, Vortex Ring State T2.14.10
Retreating Blade Stall, Ground
T2.14.15
Resonance
Emergency Instrument Failsafe procedures T2.14.20
T2.14 5 05:00
Procedures
Instrument Emergency Procedures T2.14.25
Payload Emergency Procedures T2.14.30
Decision Making and Risk T2.14.35
Incident Reporting T2.14.40
Emergency Response Plan T2.14.45
Types of payloads - What to carry ,
T1.10.1
what not to carry
Parts of payloads T1.10.5
Payload, Installation
T1.10 1 01:15 Installation T1.10.10
and Utilization
Features of payloads T1.10.15
Utilization T1.10.20
Principles of Observation T1.11.1
Elements of Image & Video
T1.11.5
Intro to Drone Data & Interpretation
T1.11 1 01:30 Introduction to Photogrammetry T1.11.10
Analysis
Types of Image & Video Data T1.11.15
Analysis T1.11.20
T1.12.T 1 00:40 Final test - Theory Written Test (Based on Type of Drone)
Weight and Balance + Performance + Emergency
T2.15.T 1 01:00 Test - Theory
Procedures

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 Annexure-VII

FLYING CLASS - BLOCK SYLLABUS (R4/ R5/R6)

Cat 2
Micro, Small, Medium
[BVLOS]

Category Rotorcraft

Limits BVLOS, <400 ft, >400 ft, All Zones, Day and Night, Fixed and Dynamic Payload

Number
Code No of Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject Subject Code
Classes

Introduction to Flight Simulator R1.S.1

Sim familiarization, Controls check R1.S.2
Pre-flight checks, Take off, Cruise R1.S.3
Approach. Go-around & Landing,
R1.S.4
Post-Flight Checks
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
R1.S.5
Flight Simulator Climbing Turns
R1.S, R2.S 11 02:45 Descend & Descending Turns R1.S.6
Training
Disorientation & Recovery R1.S.7
Circuit Flying – Rectangle/ Square/
R1.S.8
Circle / Orbit, Flying – Figure of 8
Gimbal Controls (Pan, tilt & zoom) R1.S.9
Night Flying R1.S.10
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures R1.S.11
R1.S.T, Flight Simulator
1 00:15 Simulator Test
R2.S.T Training
Assembling of drone R1.A.1
De-assembling R1.A.2
Integration of sub-sections/
R1.A.3
Basic Assembly & modules
R1.A, R2.A 1 02:00 Integration of engine/propulsion
Maintenance R1.A.4
system
Fault finding and rectification R1.A.5
Repair maintenance and
R1.A.6
documentation
Intro to Digital Sky platform R1.F.1
RPAS familiarization & Safety
R1.F.2
briefing
Introductory flight where the
Practical Flying with student experiences sensitivity of
R1.F, R2.F 15 04:10 R1.F.3
Instructor/ Solo Flying controls and learning the
orientation of the RPA
Take-off, Climbing, descending and
R1.F.4
maintaining height
Basic Controls: Pitch, Roll and Yaw R1.F.5

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 Disorientation & Recovery R1.F.8
Progress Check - Rotorcraft R1.F.9
Level turns in both directions R1.F.10
Climbing and descending turns R1.F.11
Left and right square circuits
R1.F.12
patterns
Flying in circles R1.F.13
Flying in figure of 8 R1.F.14
Mission Planning & Instrument
R1.F.15
Flying
Auto Mission & Flight R1.F.16
Night Flying R1.F.17
Abnormal/ Emergency procedures R1.F.18
R1.F.T,
00:20 Final Test - Rotorcraft
R2.F.T
Mission Planning R4.S.1
Pre-flight checks, Take off, Cruise R4.S.2
Approach. Go-around & Landing,
R4.S.3
Post-Flight Checks
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
R4.S, R5.S, Flight Simulator R4.S.4
8 12:00 Climbing Turns
R6.S Instrument Flying Descend & Descending Turns R4.S.5
Disorientation & Recovery R4.S.6
Circuit Flying – Rectangle/ Square/
R4.S.7
Circle / Orbit, Flying – Figure of 8
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures R4.S.8
R4.S.P.T,
Flight Simulator Instrument Flying Simulator
R5.S.P.T, 1 01:00
Instrument Flying Flight Planning Test
R6.S.P.T
R4.S.F.T,
Flight Simulator Instrument Flying Simulator
R5.S.F.T, 1 00:45
Instrument Flying Flying Test
R6.S.F.T
Payload Mounting/Dismounting R4.G.1
R4.G, R5.G, Dynamic Payload
3 04:00 Centre of Gravity limits R4.G.2
R6.G Ground Handling
Safety Checks R4.G.3
Level flight: straight-and-level;
R4.F.1
timed turns (standard-rate)
Level flight: straight-and-level;
timed turns (standard rate); R4.F.2
racetrack holding pattern
Level flight: straight-and-level;
procedure turn; teardrop turn;
R4.F.3
Practical Flying with racetrack pattern. Constant speed;
R4.F, R5.F,
20 15:00 Instructor/ Solo Flying all turns standard rate;
R6.F Climbs/descents at normal
CAT 2 R4.F.4
airspeeds
Climbs/descents at specific
R4.F.5
airspeeds
Vertical S’s at specific airspeeds R4.F.6
Climbs/descents/turns with
airspeed changes and configuration R4.F.7
change

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 S-turns across a cardinal heading
with configuration changes and R4.F.8
heading changes
Manoeuvring for approach, missed
approach, upset recovery and R4.F.9
recovery
Instrument Landing R4.F.10
Instrument Takeoff R4.F.11
Dynamic payload management and
R4.F.12
performance
Progress Check - Rotorcraft R4.F.13
Low Rotor RPM and Rotor Stall R4.F.14
Autorotation, Vortex Ring State R4.F.15
Retreating Blade Stall, Ground
R4.F.16
Resonance
Instrument Failsafe procedures R4.F.17
Instrument Emergency Procedures R4.F.18
Payload Emergency Procedures R4.F.19
Flight Procedures in Yellow and
Red Zone (including RT)
Night Flying R4.F.20
R4.F.T,
Final Test - Rotorcraft CAT 2 (15
R5.F.T, 01:45
minutes night)
R6.F.T

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 Annexure-VIII

FLYING CLASS - BLOCK SYLLABUS (H4/ H5/ H6)

Cat 2
Micro, Small, Medium
[BVLOS]
Hybrid
Category
BVLOS, <400 ft, >400 ft, All Zones, Day and Night, Fixed and Dynamic Payload
Limits

Number
Code No of Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject Subject Code
Classes
Sim familiarization, Controls check H1.S.1
Pre-flight checks, Take off,
H1.S.2
Transition to Aeroplane
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
H1.S.3
Climbing Turns
Descend & Descending Turns H1.S.4
Approach, Transition to Rotorcraft,
Flight Simulator H1.S.5
H1.S, H2.S 11 02:45 Landing
Training
Hover, Pitch, Roll & Yaw H1.S.6
Disorientation & Recovery H1.S.7
Circuit Flying H1.S.8
Gimbal Controls (Pan, tilt & zoom) H1.S.9
Night Flying H1.S.10
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures H1.S.11
H1.S.T, Flight Simulator
1 00:15 Simulator Test
H2.S.T Training
Assembling of drone H1.A.1
De-assembling H1.A.2
Integration of sub-sections/
H1.A.3
Basic Assembly & modules
H1.A, H2.A 1 02:00 Integration of engine/propulsion
Maintenance H1.A.4
system
Fault finding and rectification H1.A.5
Repair maintenance and
H1.A.6
documentation
Intro to Digital Sky platform H1.F.1
GCS Monitoring & Familiarization H1.F.2
RPAS Familiarisation & Safety
H1.F.3
briefing
Equipment Setup and Inspection H1.F.4
Practical Flying with
H1.F, H2.F 15 04:10
Instructor/ Solo Flying Pre-flight, Controls and Control H1.F.5
Surface check
Take-off, Climb, Descend and Land H1.F.6
Hybrid RPAs Flight Controls H1.F.7
Rectangular and other circuit
H1.F.8
patterns

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 Disorientation & Recovery H1.F.9
Progress Check - Hybrid H1.F.10
Emergency Handling H1.F.11
Mission Planning & Instrument
H1.F.12
Flying
Auto Mission & Flight H1.F.13
Night Flying H1.F.14
Abnormal/ Emergency procedures H1.F.15
H1.F.T,
00:20 Final Test - Hybrid
H2.F.T
Mission Planning H4.S.1
Pre-flight checks, Take off, Cruise H4.S.2
Approach. Go-around & Landing,
H4.S.3
Post-Flight Checks
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
H4.S, H5.S, Flight Simulator H4.S.4
8 12:00 Climbing Turns
H6.S Instrument Flying H4.S.5
Descend & Descending Turns
Disorientation & Recovery H4.S.6
Circuit Flying – Rectangle/ Square/
H4.S.7
Circle / Orbit, Flying – Figure of 8
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures H4.S.8
H4.S.P.T,
Flight Simulator Instrument Flying Simulator
H5.S.P.T, 1 01:00
Instrument Flying Flight Planning Test
H6.S.P.T
H4.S.F.T,
Flight Simulator Instrument Flying Simulator
H5.S.F.T, 1 00:45
Instrument Flying Flying Test
H6.S.F.T
Payload Mounting/Dismounting H4.G.1
H4.G, H5.G, Dynamic Payload
3 04:00 Centre of Gravity limits H4.G.2
H6.G Ground Handling
Safety Checks H4.G.3
Level flight: straight-and-level;
H4.F.1
timed turns (standard-rate)
Level flight: straight-and-level;
timed turns (standard rate); H4.F.2
racetrack holding pattern
Level flight: straight-and-level;
procedure turn; teardrop turn;
H4.F.3
racetrack pattern. Constant speed;
all turns standard rate;
Climbs/descents at normal
H4.F.4
airspeeds
Practical Flying with
H4.F, H5.F, Climbs/descents at specific
22 15:00 Instructor/ Solo Flying H4.F.5
H6.F airspeeds
CAT 2
Transition Flight Maneuvers H4.F.6
Vertical S’s at specific airspeeds H4.F.7
Climbs/descents/turns with
airspeed changes and configuration H4.F.8
change
S-turns across a cardinal heading
with configuration changes and H4.F.9
heading changes
Manoeuvring for approach, missed
H4.F.10
approach

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 Instrument Landing H4.F.11
Instrument Takeoff H4.F.12
Dynamic payload management and
H4.F.13
performance
Progress Check - Hybrid H4.F.14
Instrument Stall detection and
H4.F.15
recovery
Low Rotor RPM and Rotor Stall H4.F.16
Autorotation, Vortex Ring State H4.F.17
Retreating Blade Stall, Ground
H4.F.18
Resonance
Instrument Failsafe procedures H4.F.19
Instrument Emergency Procedures H4.F.20
Payload Emergency Procedures H4.F.21
Flight Procedures in Yellow and
H4.F.22
Red Zone (including RT)
H4.F.T,
Final Test - Hybrid CAT 2 (15
H5.F.T, 01:45
minutes night)
H6.F.T

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 Annexure-IX

FLYING CLASS - BLOCK SYLLABUS (A4/A5/A6)

Cat 2
Micro, Small, Medium
[BVLOS]

Category Aeroplane

Limits BVLOS, <400 ft, >400 ft, All Zones, Day and Night, Fixed and Dynamic Payload

Number
Code No of Hours Title of the subject Sub-titles of the subject Subject Code
Classes
Introduction to Flight Simulator A1.S.1
Sim familiarization, Controls check A1.S.2
Pre-flight checks, Ground Man.(If
L/G*) Take off, Basic Flight A1.S.3
Manoeuvres
Takeoff -Effect of Torque, Use of
Throttle/ Primary flight controls A1.S.4
/Flaps
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
Climbing Turns Descend & A1.S.5
Flight Simulator Descending Turns
A1.S, A2.S 12 04:00 Approach, Landing, Go around/
Training
missed approach (Ground A1.S.6
Manoeuvres if L/G)
Disorientation & Recovery A1.S.7
Stalls A1.S.8
Circuit Flying, Box Pattern, Holding/
A1.S.9
Circle, Figure of 8
FPV Flying A1.S.10
Night Flying A1.S.11
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures A1.S.12
A1.S.T,
1 00:15 Sim Test
A2.S.T
Assembling of Aeroplane - Connect
A1.A.1
Wings, Tail Wings Etc.
De-assembling A1.A.2
Integration of sub-sections/
A1.A.3
Basic Assembly & modules
A1.A, A2.A 1 02:00
Maintenance Integration of engine/propulsion
A1.A.4
system
Fault finding and rectification A1.A.5
Repair maintenance and
A1.A.6
documentation
DSP FAM A1.F.1
Practical Flying with Radio & Field Procedures A1.F.2
A1.F, A2. F 16 08:50
Instructor/ Solo Flying Aeroplane familiarization & Safety
A1.F.3
briefing

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 FAM flight where the student
experiences sensitivity of controls
A1.F.4
and learning the orientation of the
RPA
Basic Flight Manoeuvres:
Level Flight & Trim (Cruise)
Banked Turns A1.F.5
Straight Climbs, Climbing Turns
Gliding (Idle Power/Descend Turns)
Take Off: Effect of Torque, Throttle
Management
A1.F.6
Use of Rudder, (on ground if L/G
steering)
Go Around / Missed Approach,
A1.F.7
Procedure Turns
Approach. Landings:
Slow Flight & Gliding
Circuit Pattern
A1.F.8
Approach & Flare
Landing
Counter Bounces and Balloons
Accuracy Manoeuvres :
Level Flight
Turns to specific headings A1.F.9
Power Off (Idle glide) to specific
area and altitude
Orientation Manoeuvres:
Disorientation & Recovery
Circles A1.F.10
Figure of 8
Box Patterns /Circuit Patterns
Stalls A1.F.11
Progress Check - Aeroplane A1.F.12
Mission Planning & Instrument
A1.F.13
Flying
Auto Mission & Flight A1.F.14
Night Flying A1.F.15
Abnormal/ Emergency procedures A1.F.16
A1.F.T,
1 00:30 Final Test - Aeroplane
A2.F.T
Mission Planning A4.S.1
Pre-flight checks, Take off, Cruise A4.S.2
Approach. Go-around & Landing,
Post-Flight Checks A4.S.3
Cruise and Turns, Climbing and
A4.S, A5.S, Flight Simulator Climbing Turns A4.S.4
8 12:00
A6.S Instrument Flying
Descend & Descending Turns A4.S.5
Disorientation & Recovery A4.S.6
Circuit Flying – Rectangle/ Square/
Circle / Orbit, Flying – Figure of 8 A4.S.7
Abnormal / Emergency Procedures A4.S.8
A4.S.P.T,
Flight Simulator Instrument Flying Simulator
A5.S.P.T, 1 01:00
Instrument Flying Flight Planning Test
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 A4.S.F.T,
Flight Simulator Instrument Flying Simulator
A5.S.F.T, 1 00:45
Instrument Flying Flying Test
A6.S.F.T
Payload Mounting/Dismounting A4.G.1
A4.G, A5.G, Dynamic Payload
3 04:00 Centre of Gravity limits A4.G.2
A6.G Ground Handling
Safety Checks A4.G.3
Level flight: straight-and-level;
timed turns (standard-rate) A4.F.1
Level flight: straight-and-level;
timed turns (standard rate);
racetrack holding pattern A4.F.2
Level flight: straight-and-level;
procedure turn; teardrop turn;
racetrack pattern. Constant speed;
all turns standard rate; A4.F.3
Climbs/descents at normal
airspeeds A4.F.4
Climbs/descents at specific
airspeeds A4.F.5
Vertical S’s at specific airspeeds A4.F.6
Climbs/descents/turns with
airspeed changes and configuration
change A4.F.7
Practical Flying with S-turns across a cardinal heading
A4.F, A5.F,
18 15:00 Instructor/ Solo Flying with configuration changes and
A6.F
CAT 2 heading changes A4.F.8
Manoeuvring for approach, missed
approach A4.F.9
Instrument Landing A4.F.10
Instrument Takeoff A4.F.11
Dynamic payload management and
performance A4.F.12
Progress Check - Aeroplane A4.F.13
Instrument Stall detection and
recovery A4.F.14
Instrument Failsafe procedures A4.F.15
Instrument Emergency Procedures A4.F.16
Payload Emergency Procedures A4.F.17
Flight Procedures in Yellow and
Red Zone (including RT) A4.F.18
A4.F.T,
Final Test - Aeroplane CAT 2 (15
A5.F.T, 01:45
minutes night)
A6.F.T

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