Drone courses in Singapore
Fly drones with confidence and capture aerial footage
Hands-on drone training in Singapore, from flight operations and air law to aerial videography. No prior drone experience needed.
- No drone experience needed
- Hands-on flying practice
- SkillsFuture Credit claimable
- Up to 70% SWDA funding for eligible learners
Our drone courses
Two courses, two different goals
Learn to operate a drone safely and well, or learn to film with one. Take either, or both.
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Flight operations
Drone Operation Essentials
4 days, Classroom
Analyse and improve how a drone performs: performance metrics, aerodynamics, communication channels, environmental factors, post-flight analysis and Singapore air law, with simulator and outdoor flying.
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Aerial filming
Aerial Drone Videography
2 days, Classroom
Plan and fly aerial shoots safely and legally, handle the camera, and use aerial cinematography techniques to capture quality footage.
What you'll learn
What each course covers
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4 days
Drone Operation Essentials
- Unmanned aircraft performance metrics and data analysis
- Principles of aerodynamics
- Communication channels and setting adjustments
- Environmental factors in flight performance
- Air law in Singapore
- Post-flight analysis techniques
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2 days
Aerial Drone Videography
- Aerial camera systems
- Aerial cinematography techniques and calibration
- Flight planning for aerial production
- Aviation regulations for aerial shoots
- Workplace safety and health guidelines
- Flight operations
Not sure where to start?
Which course suits you?
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Operations
You want to fly well and safely
Start with Drone Operation Essentials: how a drone performs, the rules of the air in Singapore, and plenty of flying practice.
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Filming
You want aerial footage
Take Aerial Drone Videography to plan shoots, handle the camera and capture quality aerial visuals for your work.
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Licensing
You need a drone licence
Flying commercially or with heavier drones needs a UA Pilot Licence. See our UABT and UAPL training and assessment options.
Why Ascendo Academy
Why learn to fly with us?
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Hands-on flying
At least half of each course is practical: 18 of 32 hours in Drone Operation Essentials, 8 of 16 in Aerial Drone Videography.
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SkillsFuture Credit
Both courses can be paid with SkillsFuture Credit by eligible Singapore Citizens.
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SWDA funding
Eligible Singapore Citizens and PRs get 50% SWDA course fee funding, and up to 70% for those aged 40 and above or SME-sponsored, subject to eligibility.
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A certificate
Drone Operation Essentials is a WSQ course: meet its assessment requirements and you receive a WSQ Statement of Attainment. Aerial Drone Videography is a non-WSQ course with a certificate of completion from Ascendo Academy.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
Do I need drone experience?
No. Neither course needs prior experience operating a drone. You need to be 21 or older, with secondary-level education and Workplace Literacy in English at Level 3 or above.
Which course should I take first?
Either. Drone Operation Essentials covers flying, performance and air law; Aerial Drone Videography focuses on filming. If you mainly want to fly well, start with Drone Operation Essentials. If you want footage for your work, Aerial Drone Videography is the direct route.
How long are the courses?
Drone Operation Essentials is 4 days (32 hours). Aerial Drone Videography is 2 days (16 hours). Both are classroom courses with practical flying sessions and an assessment.
Are the courses funded?
Both courses can be paid with SkillsFuture Credit by eligible Singapore Citizens. Eligible Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents also get 50% SWDA course fee funding. Singapore Citizens aged 40 and above, and employees sponsored by an SME, can get up to 70%, subject to eligibility. GST is charged on the full course fee and is not covered by funding. Check your fee with our fee calculator.
Will these courses give me a drone licence?
No. These are skills courses, not the UA Pilot Licence (UAPL). If you need a licence to fly commercially or with heavier drones, see our UABT and UAPL options.
Is there a community I can join?
Yes. SG Drone Club is a WhatsApp community for flyers of all levels, with meet-ups and tips. Find out about SG Drone Club.
Ready to fly?
Ask about our drone courses
Tell us which course interests you. We'll send you the next dates and your fee after SWDA funding.
- Which course suits your goal
- The next available dates
- Your fee after SWDA funding, in writing
- enquiry@ascendo.edu.sgCourse enquiries
- WhatsApp +65 8913 3109 (opens in a new tab)Course enquiries