Emergency Response Drone Pilot Award

Water safety and lifeguarding experts, the Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) has partnered with Eagle Eye Innovations to create a unique water rescue award launching April 2022. Candidates will have the opportunity to learn the skills, technical knowledge and legalities of utilising and operating a drone to assist with water-based rescues.

EEI has partnered with The Royal Life Saving Society UK (RLSS UK) to offer the Emergency Response Drone Pilot Award. This award will train candidates on how to operate a drone to assist with rescues – especially in bodies of water. It covers the theory and practical knowledge essential to legally fly a drone in the UK and the skills required to use a drone to undertake lifesaving actions to help preserve a casualty’s life until a rescue can take place.

About The Emergency Response Drone Pilot Award

This five-day course combines EEI’s expertise in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS)/Drones with RLSS UK’s world-renowned lifeguard and water safety training.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) approved course covers:

how to navigate the rules and regulations of formal drone flying in the UK
practical flying skills required to ensure competency and accuracy when flying a drone
equipment and knowledge needed to undertake life-preserving actions that allow more time for a rescue to take place

The course is for landowners and operators with responsibilities for the health and safety of visitors at sites where water is present and organisations or groups that perform rescues – especially near water.

At the end of the course, candidates receive three certificates: CAA A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 C of C), General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVA) and the RLSS UK Emergency Response Drone Pilot Award.

Full details including prerequisites, delivery and cost, can be found on the RLSS website, where you can also book your place.

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