ProSentinel Academy / UAS

Drones and unmanned aircraft systems

Understand the system. Operate safely.

Law and operations, FPV piloting, engineering, communications and imagery analysis. A coherent route from foundations to independent tasks and assessed competence — for individuals and teams.

5 specialisations · 15 levels · practice · competence certification

How your skills develop

  1. Level IUnderstand foundations and follow a guided task
  2. Level IIPlan and complete a practical task
  3. Level IIIAssess a complex problem and justify decisions

01 / Academy UAS

Five specialisations. Three levels.

Duration and participation

Eight 45-minute teaching hours equal six clock hours of learning. We normally add one hour of breaks, for example a 09:00–16:00 day. Listed durations exclude preparation and travel.

Each level is a separate course: 8–32 teaching hours, normally 1–4 days. Dates, venue, equipment scope and total cost are agreed individually. Staff, legal conditions and delivery readiness are confirmed before accepting a booking.

Equipment, licences, staff, venue and actual flights are confirmed in the offer. Flights depend on weather, airspace, legal requirements and learner readiness. Simulation does not replace an unassessed flight competency; that element is rescheduled.

Technology, people and decision quality

Situational awareness

Every track addresses cognitive load, stress, fatigue, role allocation and decisions with incomplete information. Exercises include briefings, communications, recognising cognitive bias and justifying a stop decision.

Analysis and context

Case studies examine the development of unmanned systems and their effect on organisations, public safety and contemporary conflicts. The public programme is civilian, historical and analytical, building critical source assessment and awareness of technological limitations.

AI-assisted analysis requires human verification of image classification and sources. We also examine the psychological effects of conflict-related material, information hygiene and strategic lessons from the Russo-Ukrainian war, without graphic material.

ProSentinel Academy / UAS

ProSentinel Certified UAS Professional

A ProSentinel professional credential combining operational foundations, selected specialisations and an independently assessed project.

  1. Pass all three levels of UAS law, safety and operations.
  2. Pass all three levels in at least two additional specialisations: at least nine level assessments in total.
  3. Prepare an interdisciplinary civilian project covering planning, safety, records and an outcome. Defend it before an assessor independent of its supervision.

Each level requires at least 80% in the test and a pass in every required practical skill. Attendance is recorded by an attendance statement; certification follows successful assessment. Passing all three levels earns a specialisation certificate.

Certificates are valid for 36 months from issue. Renewal includes a knowledge update review and reassessment of key skills. Professional renewal also requires at least 30 documented development hours during validity and an updated project.

Reassessment covers failed elements after feedback and remediation. Date, scope and any cost are agreed before reassessment. Following a safety-related stop, readiness must first be confirmed.

ProSentinel certificates confirm assessed Academy competences. They do not replace operator registration, pilot competence documents, declarations or operational authorisations. Formal aviation training or examinations require a separately and explicitly confirmed route.

This is a separate Academy route. It does not change AI or ProSentinel Integrated Professional certification rules.

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A programme for your organisation

ProSentinel is responsible for programme content, delivery and assessment. PRO-INVEST AG supports business administration, organisation and funding options. Responsibilities, resources and terms are confirmed in the offer.

Pricing depends on level, group, venue, equipment and assessment scope. You receive the total cost and terms before confirming. BUR, KFS and regional funding depend on the specific call and service, provider and participant eligibility; funding is not guaranteed.

Before choosing your training

Do these courses grant flight privileges?

ProSentinel certificates confirm assessed Academy competences. They do not replace operator registration, pilot competence documents, declarations or operational authorisations. Formal aviation training or examinations require a separately and explicitly confirmed route.

Can I enter at a higher level?

Yes, following a knowledge and skills assessment. Recognising experience helps select training but does not waive assessments required for a specialisation certificate or the main credential.

How long is a training day?

Eight 45-minute teaching hours equal six clock hours of learning. We normally add one hour of breaks, for example a 09:00–16:00 day. Listed durations exclude preparation and travel.

Are equipment and flights included?

Equipment, licences, staff, venue and actual flights are confirmed in the offer. Flights depend on weather, airspace, legal requirements and learner readiness. Simulation does not replace an unassessed flight competency; that element is rescheduled.

How are pricing and funding determined?

Pricing depends on level, group, venue, equipment and assessment scope. You receive the total cost and terms before confirming. BUR, KFS and regional funding depend on the specific call and service, provider and participant eligibility; funding is not guaranteed.

Programme terminology

UAS means unmanned aircraft system. FPV is first-person view from an onboard camera. ESC is an electronic speed controller, firmware is device software, and telemetry is remotely transmitted status data. Mesh is a network topology; HF and VHF/UHF refer to radio frequency bands; DMR is a digital radio standard. OSINT means open-source intelligence, and GIS means geographic information systems.

Rules and sources to check before an operation

This programme addresses civilian applications. Always check current ULC, EASA, PANSA and UKE requirements for the equipment, location and operation. FPV in the open category requires appropriate observer cooperation and compliance with visual-line-of-sight requirements.

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