13/09/2022
As of 1st December 2021, to fly a drone legally in Malaysia, it has been mandated by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), that all drone operators, regardless of individuals or companies, need to obtain drone competency certificate!
Remote Pilot Certification:
- In order to fly a drone under MCAR 2016 Regulation 140-144, all drone operators must obtain a remote pilot certificate from CAAM through the aid of an approved Remote Pilot Training Organization (RPTO).
- The remote pilot certification is like a driverβs license for a remote pilot. This certificate is introduced to ensure that before any drone takes off into the air, the remote pilot that is in charge of the drone understands the regulations, operating requirements and procedures for safely flying these drones.
- This certification entails both theory and practical training and requires prospective remote pilots to pass a written and practical exam. If you are looking to fly a drone, regardless of the purpose, you will need to obtain the remote pilot certificate from CAAM.
RCoC-B:
The Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency (RCoC) is a pilot competency certificate that satisfies the requirements within the specific category. The RCoC-B certificate satisfies the competency requirements of a published pre-defined risk assessment (PDRA) or a standard scenario (STS) that involves VLOS flights. RCoC-B can also be paired with additional modules such as Module 1 (EVLOS) and Module 2 (Agriculture).
BENEFITS of having a Remote Pilot Certification:
1. KNOWLEDGE IS POWER!
- Know how to obtain approvals from respective agencies to fly your drone.
- Know what is the paperwork involved in obtaining the approval.
- Know the different types of mission planning.
- Know the importance and benefits of recording flight hours.
- This knowledge can play in your favor. It could help you land a job in the drone industry and also increase your reliability as a remote pilot in the eyes of your clients or employer.
2. BOOST YOUR CREDIBILITY:
- The advantages far outweigh the cost and time taken to obtain the competency certificate. In most cases, you will recoup those losses in no too long once you are able to take your drone business to new heights with the help of your remote pilot competency certificate.
- With the competency certificate, you are also able to fly confidentially without the fear of authorities coming and grounding you.
3. BECOME A NEW BREED OF PILOT:
- With the remote pilot competency certificate, you can now fly a drone for hire. Paying gigs include photography, media, and mapping. Many other industries also use drones, although more sophisticated equipment and expertise are required. Not far down the lane, vertical take-off and landing aircrafts may manipulate the skies. The industry may need remote pilots to fly those aircrafts and a remote pilot certificate of competency could be your stepping stone into this branch of the drone industry.
WE ARE COMPETENT! EMPOWER THE COMPETENCIES!
Tc. Muhammad Anis Fakhri Mohd. Nesfu
Competent Remote Drone Pilot
RCoC-B, CAAM
RCoC-Module 1 EVLOS, CAAM
SKM Level 2 Drone Piloting, JPK
* Info credit to ADA