Be prepared for new international regulations
We offer drone pilot training according to upcoming and new requirements and in the same way we train our helicopter pilots.
ESTA in collaboration with USI (Unmanned Safety Institute)
ESTA in cooperation with USI and its Globally Advanced training and certification program, are educating drone pilots who wants to meet all future requirements to be able to fly professionally.
A1/A3 and A2 Drone education
A1/ A3 drone education is for drones who weights over 250 g. For these types of drones you will need to pass an online exam and we will help you prepare for this in advance. This course is for you who just bought your first drone, who wants to fly safe and legal and want more knowlegde about laws and regulations for A1/A3 and where about you are allowed to fly. The A1/A3 is also relevant for you if you use your drone in work related situations and wants to make sure that you fly within the rules and regulations and become a better and safer drone pilot.
A2 drone education is for you who already have passed the A1/A3 exam and have received a certificate from CAA-N. To fly within the A2 category, you will need more knowledge, both practical and theoretical. To fly within the A2 category you need to pass the A2 exam at the Norwegian Public Roads Administration. ESTA will help you in regards of the exam, but also in terms of practical flying.
Future requirements for commercial and professional drone services
We in ESTA will provide you with the information and knowledge that you need to pass the different tests and exams. The courses we provide will be divided into two pars, where one part will be classroom based and the other part will be a practical day outside, We will also help you with the registration and practical tips regarding your drone. Our pilots have a broad experience and they will provide you with a comprehensive drone training experience, that puts you in real-world environments.
Education in collaboration with Rogaland Fylkeskommune and Sola secondary school
During the fall in 2023, Sola Upper Secondary School offered drone education during the second year, as the only school in Rogaland. As long as you have completed the first year of electronics and data technology, you could apply for drone education for the second year. ESTA cooperates with Sola Upper Secondary School for it to become Norways best industry-specific drone education for secondary school. As a drone student at Sola you will learn to fly drones up to 25 kg, in addition to repairing and maintaining drones.
You can read more about the second year offer «Drone Education» on Sola Upper Secondary School’s website:
https://www.sola.vgs.no/hovedmeny/utdanningstilbud/elektro-og-datateknologi/tilbud-elektro-og-datateknologi/vg2-dronefag/
The development of services using drones
The industry is moving in a new direction
The value of the Norwegian drone market is expected to increase from 3.4 billion NOK this year, to 5.8 billion in 2030. Norway has the sixth biggest professional market for drones in Europe.
Based on a market study from «Drone Industry Insights», the Norwegian drone industry had a turnover of NOK 2.94 billion at the end of 2021. Within 10 years, the drone industry in Norway is expected to be close to doubling, which will correspond to a turnover of NOK 5.82 billion by 2030.
Until 2030, it is assumed that the greatest growth will mainly be in the professional market. The market study also shows that the energy, construction and agricultural sectors will continue to be the largest consumers of drone services in Norway. We also see a development among estate agents, journalists and construction as well as search and rescue services, who need the drone as a work tool.
OFFSHORE SHIPPING
A game changer for the deliveries to oil installations
Drones are now trialed for logistics, survey and monitoring operations to oil installations in the North Sea, Norway. The reason behind the project is to demonstrate how we can solve logistical challenges and then again improve safety and sustainability in the offshore environment, by using on- demand cargo drone services.
Uncrewed drone services are faster to mobilise and can also fly in much lower visibility, including thick fog, which could be a huge advantage.
MAPPING AND MODELLING
Drones are efficient measuring systems that can be mobilized quickly.
Drones can be used to map and model various areas such as for example construction sites. The data that follows is used as a planning basis, for mass calculation and also for general project follow- up and documentation. This is a very efficient way of collecting data.
ENERGY INDUSTRY
A new sustainable everyday life for the energy industry is here!
Drones are now operating power line inspections and monitoring of power grids. This eliminates the need of traditional helicopter inspections, and at the same time increase operational safety, environmentally friendly transport and efficiency for the utility industry.
