Omnisky Academy
Official Remote Pilot Certification & Renewal Courses by OmniSky Academy
At Omnisky Academy, we deliver South African Civil Aviation Authority (SACAA)-approved drone training designed to meet national aviation safety and competency standards under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Regulations.
Through our partnership with Wrend Holdings, Omnisky provides a complete pathway for drone professionals from first certification to recurrency and renewal.
Whether you’re starting your career as a drone pilot or maintaining your operational license, our accredited courses ensure you remain fully compliant, skilled, and ready to fly.
01.
Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC) – Initial Training
Become a certified drone pilot under SACAA Part 101 regulations.
The RPC Initial Training program equips you with the theoretical knowledge, technical understanding, and practical flight skills required to obtain your Remote Pilot Certificate, the national standard for professional drone operation in South Africa.
What You’ll Learn:
- Aviation law and operational procedures (Part 101)
- Airspace classifications and communication
- Meteorology and navigation
- Human factors and risk management
- Drone systems, flight planning, and emergency procedures
- Supervised practical flight training and assessment
Duration: 6-8 Weeks
Outcome: SACAA Remote Pilot Certificate (RPC)
Who It’s For:
- Beginners entering the drone industry
- Professionals seeking legal compliance under Part 101
- Companies training new pilots for UASOC or RTO operations
02.
RPC Credit Training
Recurrent training for active remote pilots.
RPC Credit Training keeps certified remote pilots current on the latest regulatory, technical, and operational changes.
It is designed for pilots who already hold an RPC but are due for their periodic credit or proficiency update — typically required every 12–24 months depending on operational use.
Course Highlights:
- Refresher on Air Law and Part 101 amendments
- Updates on NOTAM procedures and Airspace regulations
- Operational Risk Management and documentation
- Flight proficiency revalidation and logbook review
- Updates on new UAV technologies and flight systems
Duration: 1–2 Days
Outcome: RPC Credit Certificate (SACAA Approved)
Who It’s For:
- RPC holders maintaining active flight status
- Enterprise or RTO pilots requiring credit for ongoing compliance
03.
RPC Renewal Training
Extend your SACAA certification and maintain full flight privileges.
When your RPC is nearing expiry, OmniSky Academy simplifies the renewal process through a structured theory refresher, flight evaluation, and documentation review in alignment with SACAA’s renewal requirements.
Course Focus:
- Review of theoretical and practical knowledge
- Assessment of operational competency
- Evaluation of recent flight records
- Flight re-test and documentation verification
- Assistance with SACAA renewal submission
Duration: 1 Day
Outcome: SACAA-Approved RPC Renewal Certificate
Who It’s For:
- RPC holders with certificates approaching expiry
- Operators needing continued compliance for active missions
Start or Renew Your Certification Today
Stay ahead of regulations, sharpen your flight proficiency, and keep your certification active with OmniSky’s SACAA-approved drone training programs.
Accreditation
OmniSky Academy operates in partnership with Wrend Holdings (SACAA/1611/ATO), delivering certified training under Civil Aviation Regulation Part 101 for Remote Pilot Certificates (RPC) and ongoing pilot proficiency renewals.