Build the knowledge a safe, responsible drone pilot needs in South Africa. Learn how drones and their applications work, the South African Civil Aviation Authority's rules for private and commercial remotely piloted aircraft, and the route to a Remote Pilot Licence.
Everything included
Start learning today — no card, no commitment.
Every lesson is presented by a GoalVow digital human.
Rehearse each module's skills in a realistic workplace — desktop 3D or WebXR.
Course outcomes
Describe drone types, components and applications, and the South African pathway to licensed commercial operations
Apply SACAA Part 101 rules for private and commercial operations, including distances, heights and approvals
Interpret airspace, restricted areas, aerodrome proximity and coordinates to plan a compliant flight
Assess weather, density altitude, loading and aerodynamic factors that affect drone performance
Run safe operations with pre-flight checklists, crew communication, emergency procedures and maintenance records
Protect privacy and manage risk in line with POPIA and responsible-operator practice
Produce a complete, compliant Drone Operations Plan and quote for a commercial mission
Yes. Enrol free and work through Modules 0 to 1 with no card needed. You only pay if you want to finish the full course.
Enrol free, finish Modules 0–1, and unlock the rest only when you are ready. Earn a verifiable certificate and 1,200 VOWR on completion.
Branded PDF reading material for every module to keep and revise from.
Scenario questions with explained answers after every module.
Drone Operations Plan
Stated hours and outcomes you can log for professional development.
Pass the Course Test (80%) for a certificate anyone can verify.
Rewards for real milestones, usable towards your next course.
Your journey
Modules 0–1 open the moment you enrol.
Short presented lessons, reading books and worked examples.
VR Practice after each module summary turns theory into action.
Unlock the full course once, then prove it at 80%.
Share a verifiable certificate and earn your VOWR.
A once-off R299 unlock opens every remaining module, the VR practices, the capstone project, the Course Test and your verifiable certificate. Bundle and VOWR discounts are shown at checkout.
About 21 hours of learning — roughly 7 weeks at a few hours a week. It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
No. VR Practice runs in desktop 3D in your browser with a mouse and keyboard. A compatible WebXR headset is optional for the immersive mode.
Your certificate has a unique ID that employers can check on our Verify a certificate page. Courses are CPD-aligned, with stated learning hours and outcomes you can log for professional development; they are not formal qualifications registered on the NQF.
Yes. GoalVow is built mobile-first, and your progress is saved to your account so you can switch between phone and computer.
