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Build and Fly: Introduction to Drones

Topic:Engineering, Others

Course Type:Short & Modular Courses

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Overview

  • Course Date:

    08 Sep 2023 to 08 Sep 2023
  • Registration Period:

    27 Jun 2023 to 01 Aug 2023
  • Time:

    09:00 AM to 01:00 PM,
    4 hours
  • Mode of Training:

    Facilitated Learning (F2F) and Practical Training
  • Venue:

    Singapore Polytechnic
  • Funding:

    -

*Please note that once the maximum class size is reached, the online registration will be closed. You may register your interest, and would be notified if there is a new run.

• For adults, please click on the “Register” button to register & make payment
• To register your child, please go to 
https://for.edu.sg/introtodrones

Course Objective

This course aims to impart basic hands-on knowledge on drones to both parents and young children on how to safely handle and fly a simple, self-assembled drone. Each participant will bring home a DIY drone kit after the course. Each participant can also bring a child between 8 to 15 years old, as an accompaniment, at no additional cost. Participants who are SP alumni will also receive free drone accessories. The objective of this course is to provide participants with basic knowledge on how to confidently build and fly a drone. Participants will also be equipped with the basic knowledge of the Dos and Don’ts of drone usage in Singapore.

Course Outline

By the end of the course, participants will be able to: 
1. Identify the different components of a drone and assemble these components together.
2. Operate a drone leisurely.

Topics to be covered

1 Air Regulations 101
2 Drones 101
3 Flying 101

Minimum Requirements

Basic English Proficiency. Minimum Age to attend the course will be 8 Years Old.

Certification / Accreditation

• Certificate of Attendance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Attendance will be awarded to participants who meet at least 75% attendance rate

• Certificate of Performance (electronic Certificate will be issued)
A Certificate of Performance will be awarded to participants who pass the examination and meet at least 75% attendance rate

Suitable for

This course is suitable for beginners with no or limited drone knowledge.

Course Fees

The course fees payable above are inclusive of 8 % GST rate.

Applicants/Eligibility GST Fee (after GST)
Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents, LTVP+ Holders and Others $14.40 $174.40

Singaporeans aged 25 years and above may use **SkillsFuture Credit balance to offset respective course fees.

Funding Incentives

Please click here for more information on funding incentives.


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*As announced at Budget 2022, there will be no increase in government fees and charges for Singaporeans from 1 Jan 2023 to 31 Dec 2023.

Application Procedure

1. Application must be made through STEP. 

2. All successful applicants will be notified with a letter of confirmation via email.
 

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