Professional Drone Pilot Training for Civil and Government Applications
Lekki, Lagos, Nigeria
Price: $350,000 6 Day Course
Professional Drone Pilot Training for Civil and Government Applications
The Professional Drone Pilot Training Course offered by the Building and Construction Training Institute, a division of African Land, is an intensive six-day programme designed to equip participants with the practical skills, technical knowledge, and operational confidence required to use drones professionally.
Held in Lagos, Nigeria, the course is suitable for individuals, corporate organisations, construction professionals, surveyors, engineers, project managers, security personnel, public-sector employees, government agencies, and other professionals seeking to apply drone technology in civil and government-related operations.
The training combines classroom instruction with practical, hands-on flight sessions. Participants will learn how to prepare, operate, control, and manage drones safely across different professional environments. The programme covers essential areas such as drone components and systems, pre-flight inspections, flight planning, take-off and landing procedures, manual flight control, emergency response, battery management, equipment maintenance, aerial photography, videography, data collection, and operational safety.
Participants will also be introduced to the professional applications of drone technology in sectors such as construction, land surveying, infrastructure inspection, project monitoring, environmental assessment, urban planning, agriculture, disaster response, security observation, mapping, documentation, and public asset management.
A key focus of the course is helping participants understand how drones can improve efficiency, reduce operational risks, provide accurate visual information, and support better decision-making. Trainees will learn how to plan drone missions, identify potential hazards, assess weather and site conditions, establish safe operating zones, and capture useful aerial data for reporting and analysis.
The course also addresses responsible and lawful drone operations. Participants will be introduced to aviation safety principles, privacy considerations, risk management procedures, professional conduct, and relevant regulatory requirements for operating drones in Nigeria. The training is intended to promote safe, ethical, and compliant drone use for legitimate civil, commercial, institutional, and government purposes.
Because this is an intensive programme, participants should expect a structured learning environment with practical exercises, demonstrations, supervised flight sessions, and scenario-based training. By the end of the six-day course, participants should be able to handle a drone confidently, carry out basic professional flight missions, respond appropriately to common operational challenges, and understand the procedures required for safe drone deployment.
No previous drone flying experience is required. The programme is suitable for beginners as well as professionals who want to strengthen their existing knowledge and gain practical exposure to drone operations.
Course Duration: 6 Days
Course Fee: ₦350,000
Training Location: Lagos, Nigeria
Training Provider: Building and Construction Training Institute
Parent Company: African Land
Course Focus: Civil, commercial, institutional, and government applications
