Training Experts
Trust the leading agricultural education experts to deliver your training
Training to fly the largest agricultural drones from XAG is not something you take lightly.
That’s why AutoSpray have partnered with one of the UK’s leading agricultural training institutions, Harper Adams University, to deliver the
“CAA/LANTRA Approved Remote Pilot and Drone Spraying Certification”
This course is exclusive to AutoSpray and was designed from the ground up to prepare clients for the new world of agricultural, forestry and horticultural drone operations.
As part of this intensive 5 day course, you will learn how to handle chemicals safely, operate and maintain your farm drone and safely execute spraying and spreading operations in an agricultural setting.
We take a robust, structured approach to ensure that newcomers to drone operations are fully prepared.
The course provides a successful candidate with the following :
CAA Approved General Visual Line of Sight Qualification
LANTRA Approved "Safe use of pesticides" certification
LANTRA Approved "Applying Chemicals With a Drone" certification
Hands on maintenance and flight planning
As part of our focus on safety, all the modules are compulsory. If you already hold a GVC or PA1/4, consider these elements as refresher modules to keep your training on point.
Route to operating post course:
After a candidate has completed the course, there are several routes for an individual / organisation to operate drones over 25Kgs and to drop articles for Agricultural / Horticultural and Forestry purposes.
Please note, that the use of / spraying and spreading of a Pesticide is subject to additional legislation and not permitted, unless an Aerial Permit is obtained from the HSE. At no time are Pesticides used or sprayed for the purposes of this course nor at any HAU sites.
The first route is to develop their own Operational Safety Case and obtain an independent OA. The course assists in demonstrating competence for this. We will consult and assist the development of the OSC and hand hold through the OA application process.
A hybrid approach to the above. An individual or organisation as a client may be allowed to operate for us, under our OA for a temporary period in order to allow training and an OSC to be developed.
During 2024, we expect the CAA to announce the introduction of a PDRA route for agricultural drone operations. This will give a simplified routed to candidates when it is released.
Guidance for the CAA OSC process can be found within Civil Aviation Publication 722A.
Train with the best...
AutoSpray have partnered with one of the UK leading agricultural educational providers, Drone Spray Precision Ltd, to deliver this exclusive course.
Their team of trainers have years of spray training experience and can offer advice on your specific requirements.
Book your course at Harper Adams University using the link in the section below.
Leading from the front...
With over 40 years’ experience in agricultural engineering and training, Doug has trained thousands of students.
He is a respected and well-known instructor/assessor for farmers, growers, amenity, and councils.
If you'd like to book a place on one of our courses, connect with Doug using the link below.
