FREE Drone Pilot & Surveillance Certification
For Nigeria Police Personnel
Learn drone operations, aerial observation, surveillance fundamentals, safety and operational applications.
Course overview
This free programme gives serving Nigeria Police Force personnel practical, safety-first training in operating drones for observation and surveillance support. It combines ground-school lessons with supervised live flight sessions using training drones we provide.
Places are free for eligible personnel. Your service details are checked before your place is confirmed.
Eligibility
- Serving Nigeria Police Force personnel
- A valid service ID number, given during registration
- Service details checked by our team before your place is confirmed
What you will learn
- Drone types, components and how they fly
- Pre-flight checks and safety procedures
- Nigerian airspace rules and responsible operation
- Flight controls and basic manoeuvres
- Aerial observation, photography and video recording
- Surveillance fundamentals and operational planning
Course modules
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1
Drone basics & safety
Drone types, components, batteries and safe handling.
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2
Airspace rules & regulations
Nigerian airspace, restricted areas and responsible operation.
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3
Flight operations
Pre-flight checks, controls, manoeuvres and emergency procedures.
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4
Aerial observation
Camera use, photography, video recording and image quality.
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5
Surveillance fundamentals
Planning observation tasks, positioning and evidence handling.
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6
Operational applications
Crowd monitoring, search support and incident documentation.
Training schedule
Six weeks of training: online ground-school lessons plus scheduled practical flight days.
Cohort dates are announced on this page and sent to enrolled officers.
Dates for the next cohort will be announced soon.
Assessment
- Short quizzes at the end of each module
- A written final assessment on safety, airspace rules and operations
- A supervised practical flight assessment
You need 70% overall to pass.
Certification
Officers who pass receive a Societal Concerns training certificate with a unique number that anyone can verify online.
This is a training certificate. It is not a government drone pilot licence; rules set by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) still apply.
Frequently asked questions
Who can enrol?
Serving personnel of the Nigeria Police Force with a valid service ID number.
Is it really free?
Yes. There are no registration or tuition fees for eligible police personnel.
How is my eligibility checked?
You give your organisation and service ID number when you register. Our team checks these details before confirming your place.
Do I need my own drone?
No. Training drones and equipment are provided for practical sessions.
Is this a drone pilot licence?
No. You receive a verifiable training certificate. Licences and permits for drone operations are issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority.