Speaking of drones, everyone should be familiar with them. It can be seen in everything from delivering diamond rings at engagement events to tracking and filming reality shows. However, having a passion for drones is one thing, and piloting a drone is not that simple. First, you need to have; Driver's license " Otherwise, one may not only face economic losses, but also a life of imprisonment. So, how do I get my driver's license? Where to take the exam? The author contacted Sun Yi, a member of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Professional Committee of the Chinese Association of Aircraft Owners and Pilots (AOPA) and the chief pilot of the Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Institute at Beihang University.
Q: Is a drone a model airplane that can fly?
A: Uh, this statement underestimates drones a bit. In the past, it has always been an important part of weapons and equipment in various countries, and an important indicator of a country's military technology level. In the past five years, especially in the past two years, with the improvement of processor and sensor performance and the reduction of costs, the research and production threshold for civilian drones has been significantly reduced. Many high-performance civilian drones are priced at only 10000 yuan, and consumer grade drones are more affordable. So many enthusiasts have purchased drones and upgraded them to a blue sky drone; Flying hand " But apart from being in the hands of players; High end toys ";, There are more drones; Professional position ";, It has its presence in agricultural production, aerial surveying, film and television broadcasting, power line patrol, highway inspection, forest fire prevention and other fields. By installing cameras, robotic arms, and other devices, tasks such as aerial photography and power wiring can be achieved.
There is research showing that the demand for drones worldwide has been growing at a double-digit rate every year in the past five years. It is expected that in the next decade, as the global civilian drone market gradually takes shape, the market share of civilian drones will be about 8.56 billion yuan, and the drone market has enormous potential to be explored.
Q: Sounds cool, you can fly; Small aircraft "; Why do we still need to take the license exam?
A: Do you think drone training is just operational practice, and more time will naturally lead to mastery? The actual situation is not like this. An unmanned aerial vehicle costs tens of thousands of yuan, and if we include the filming equipment it carries, the loss can be excruciating if it falls from the sky due to poor flight.
Economic losses are one aspect& quot; Driving without a license "; There is also a possibility of facing imprisonment. In April of this year, three employees of an aviation technology company in Beijing were sentenced to one and a half years in prison for illegally flying drones without a license for aerial photography. Previously, drones had left a shameful impression at the White House in the United States and the election site in Germany; Case background " So an important part of drone training is related legal and regulatory knowledge, telling you when and where you can fly and under what circumstances you cannot fly. This is similar to driver's license training, where not only do you need to know how to drive a car, but you also need to know how to be legal and safe. Moreover, compared to the ground, the safety of aerial flight is more concerned, so the training requirements are more stringent, and the study of relevant laws, regulations, and safety content is more important.
Q: With a flight license, can I legally pilot all drones?
A: Unfortunately, drone flight licenses, like car driving licenses, are divided into many types, and holders can only drive drones that match the type of license. For example, by platform type, drone driver's licenses can be divided into three categories: fixed wing, helicopter, and multi axis aircraft. There is specialized training for these three types of drones, and the final driver qualifications obtained are also different; Drones of the same type are classified into four levels based on their takeoff weight: large, small, light, and micro. In addition, training is divided into two levels: pilot and captain. The pilot flight training shall not be less than 44 hours, and the captain training shall not be less than 56 hours. The captain needs to be responsible for the safety of drone operations and possess dual skills in drone takeoff and landing operations as well as ground station operations, thus requiring better performance in assessments.
However, there are also exceptions. The operation of large unmanned fixed wing and large unmanned helicopters is the most complex, with a takeoff weight greater than 5.7 tons. In the future, they may fly in the same airspace as manned aircraft, so the training requirements are higher. Drivers who pass relevant training assessments can operate all types of civilian drones, just like the "; A book
Q: Which company is strong in drone training?
A: The purpose of participating in drone training is to obtain a license issued by the Civil Aviation Administration of China or its designated industry association, and to get rid of the "; Black Fly "; The possibility. So, the first step is to choose a qualified training institution. At present, the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association of China (AOPA) has approved the establishment of 31 unmanned aerial vehicle pilot training institutions nationwide, and more than 150 people have obtained certified instructor qualifications. Pay attention to screening when choosing to participate in training.
That's right, just like driving schools, drone training also requires exams, and you have to worry about not passing them. The drone driving qualification examination is set up by AOPO and consists of three parts: written examination, oral examination, and practical examination. At present, the pass rate of the assessment is around 70%, with the aim of ensuring the quality of driver training and not cultivating; Blue Sky Killer " It is reported that nearly 400 people have obtained drone driving qualifications.
