Resource UAS First Course Success

Following the award of Qualified Entity status to Resource UAS (part of Resource Group) by the UK CAA, the first student on the first Remote Pilot Qualification – small (RPQ-s) course has successfully completed the final phase of training, the Flight Assessment.

Patrick Rickerby, Director and Chief Remote Pilot of Intelligent Mapping Solutions, a Geospatial Analytical and Aerial Imaging company based in Cardiff, attended Resource UAS’ dedicated Flight Assessment site in Gloucestershire where he undertook a structured task observed by a Resource UAS, CAA approved Flight Assessor. Operating a SenseFly Swinglet Cam, Patrick was presented with a scenario based assessment which contained all of the elements that could typically be encountered on a real task. These included a comprehensive pre-task planning phase and debrief, pre-flight procedures, normal flying manoeuvres and actions in the event of platform failure or confliction with other air users. The Flight Assessment concluded with a student de-brief of performance together with suggestions for improvement.

Patrick Rickerby said, ‘The training provided by Resource UAS was exemplary and the level of professionalism and in depth knowledge displayed by the team was outstanding. I feel it has given me all the information I need and the best start possible for a career in the UAS industry. It is a comfort to know that Resource UAS will be providing such quality training for future UAS operators in a field which is only in its infancy and it gives me great reassurance that our business and industry as a whole begins with such a solid start.’

Craig Lippett, Head of RPAS Training at Resource UAS said ‘Patrick is the first of what is anticipated to be a stream of Remote Pilots attending the RPQ-s programme. The RPQ-s represents Resource UAS’ commitment to a quality driven approach to Remote Pilot training and assessment and has been developed to best serve the needs of the UK RPAS industry as it emerges into a promising future’.