Training for UAV and Help with Certificate of Authorization

2026-11-03

Training Objectives After successful completion of the training program , all participants shall be able to do the following for both of the listed UAVs specified in Section I : A . Safely and effectively operate the UAVs ; B . Understand and perform UAV - specific pre - flight checks and procedures ; and C . Use the UAVs collect or process data . III . Training Content The training shall cover the following for both of the UAVs specified in Section I : A . UAV Airframe Overview 1 . Detailed specifications and components ; and 2 . Advantages and limitations compared to other UAVs . B . Regulatory Compliance 1 . Understanding Federal Aviation Administration regulations ; and 2 . Understanding of relevant local laws and restrictions operations . C . Operational Training 1 . Both theoretical knowledge and practical flight time ; and 2 . Hands - on operation , including maneuvering techniques and emergency procedures and protocols . D . Maintenance and Troubleshooting 1 . Routine maintenance checks and / or procedures , including common issues , troubleshooting techniques , calibration , and software updates . E . Data Collection and Processing 1 . Techniques for effective data acquisition ; and 2 . Use of software tools for analyzing collected data . F . Practical Assessment 1 . Evaluation of each participants ' skills through practical exercises ; and 2 . Issuance of a certification of competency for safe operation to each participant upon successful completion of training . G . Training provider shall allow HDAB to take video and / or audio recordings of training sessions . IV . Training Delivery A . Duration 1 . The training program should last 5 - 7 days ; and 2 . Shall occur during normal HDAB business hours , Monday – Friday , 7 : 45 AM – 4 : 30 PM , except State of Hawaii Holidays . B . Location 1 . Theoretical practicum shall be provided at the HDAB office located at 1849 Auiki Street , Honolulu , HI 96819 . 2 . Hands - on flight training should be conducted in a suitable environment for UAV operations , preferably on - site at the aforementioned HDAB office , or at an alternative controlled training facility on the island of Oahu . If the training does not occur at the HDAB office , it is preferable that training occur as near as possible to the HDAB office . C . Training must accommodate at least 8 participants .

Hawaii

2026-04-08