The concept and image of a drone won’t be far away today, but these drones as these devices are known, they have uses beyond taking photos or videos, they are not for everyonein fact, very few can fly them professionally.
Registered as of November 2022 1,833 drone system operators (Unmanned Aircraft Systems, UAS, for its acronym in English) in its different classes, at the base of the Civil Aviation Special Administrative Unit (Uaeac), also known as drones.
There has been a regulation in Colombia since 27 December 2018, Decision 04201. Appendix 13 of the Colombian Aviation Regulation (RAC), section 91-Operation, operation of unmanned aircraft systems, in addition to the operation, classes, incidents and accidents are determined. conditions, registration, among others. In fact, Civil Aviation is trying to update the standards and they are already working on some changes.
“The first thing to remember is that the drone is not a toy, there are types, there is a consumer line that is small, ranging from 50 grams to 250 grams, and is used to take photos or shoot videos on the go. . There is a pro, they can be more specialized, light equipment, but with powerful cameras. There is also a lineup of companies of different sizes but with topography, specific capabilities for the energy sector, or angular or environmental capabilities for agriculture, or just RGB display. There are also larger ones for spraying and surveillance of crops or crops, said Paula Velandia, Marketing Director for Dronenerds Latam, a company that provides drones for business.
A drone pilot can interpret images captured by the team, such as photogrammetry or RGB, or locating a faulty solar panel at a solar farm.
“Anyone who wants to study at age 16 or 17 and pursue a career out of it can find a whole new world of career options and a real job option,” added Velandia.
In Colombia, a person purchasing a drone for their own use is not required to be certified as a pilot, but companies offer legal knowledge courses to prevent equipment misuse after the sale and registration of equipment. equipment or interference with restricted airspace.
There are commercial drones from 250,000 pesos to 4 million pesos, and there are no restrictions on your purchase. When the equipment is purchased, it is registered and activated in the country of purchase; For example, when you bring in equipment from the United States, you must go through a process of about a month with the Department of Aviation to obtain a use permit.
Another thing to consider is the needs you will provide with the equipment, the use you will provide, and the training it requires. That’s why it’s important to go to a specialist or a company that provides support.
Interest in buying drones is growing, according to figures from Mercado Libre Colombia, with sales up 17 percent compared to the same period last year. This means that in 2022 more than 299 users have purchased a drone so far.
Likewise, in the top 3 of the best-selling drones in Mercado Libre, the Mini Drone Dji Mavic Mini 2 Drdji018 Fly More with an average price of 3.036,285 pesos and a 4K camera is included. Second on the list is the Mini Drone Dji Mini Se Fly More, which costs an average of 2,022,080 pesos and has a 2.7K camera. In third place is the Dji Mavic Air 2s Drdji023 Fly More Drone with an average price of 6,436,086 pesos and a 5.4K camera.
These crews even have security updates that let them know if the pilot is in a no-fly area or is in a no-take-off area.
While the drone pilot course is not always mandatory, before taking off they will need to be clear about the legislation, consider how the equipment can be transported, whether it can be used in a country or city, or whether it is necessary. licence. additional. In the case of a one-month coursecan be seen as a renewal of professional skills.
“The regulations set guidelines for pilots, companies, and crews, but someone who wants to generate income with a drone must obtain that training either from a manufacturer, the company that sells it, or from an aviation school or college, aeronautical engineering. The course is 80 hours with 60 theory and 20 practice, it can take a month and a half. “Because the idea is not to overload people academically and because it can be done while they’re working and also costs 1,500,000 pesos,” said Santiago Espitia, Director of Operations for Valto, a company that operates drones.
The expert points out that the idea is to provide pilots with ongoing and permanent advice after certification so that they can fly safely.
“Many of our students fly abroad, which shows that our training takes into account international standards and this course is seen as a strength for professional development or résumé.”
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