Hands-on trainingFree for DIGIHUB clients
Basic training for pilots of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS)
Two days, 7 teaching hours of theory and 6–8 hours of real flights. Learn the rules, how a drone works and how to fly safely – with an instructor by your side. The training is completely free for DIGIHUB clients, and becoming a client is free as well.
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Seats available3 of 20
When
13 – 14 October 202609:30 – 17:00Where
DIGIHUB, Burgas14 Dame Gruev Blvd., Central Park, floor 2Format
On site, 2 daysDay 1 – theory · Day 2 – flightsParticipation
Completely free for DIGIHUB clientsUp to 20 participants · Organiser: DIGIHUBAbout the training
Drones are already a working tool – for inspections, filming, mapping, agriculture and logistics. But to use them legally and safely in your business, you need to know the European rules, the airspace and the machine itself.
DIGIHUB's basic training delivers exactly that: one day of theory covering EU regulations, airspace classification, UAS design and safe-operation rules, and one day of practice – pre-flight preparation, real flights with tasks and post-flight analysis, under the guidance of an instructor.
Seats are limited so that every participant gets enough flight time. The training programme is delivered in partnership with GDR Systems.
What you will learn
1Know Regulations 2018/1139, 2019/945 and 2019/947 and what your drone is allowed to do.
2Read the airspace – classes, zones and flight restrictions.
3Recognise how fatigue, stress and perception affect piloting.
4Understand the aircraft, its control, communication and navigation software.
5Charge, store and transport batteries and the drone safely.
6Perform a pre-flight check, a task flight, landing and post-flight analysis.
Programme
1 teaching hour = 45 min. Practice timings are indicative and depend on the pace of the group.
Theory
09:30 – 10:00
registration
Registration and opening
Coffee, introduction of the group, the instructor and the training goals.
10:00 – 10:45
1 hour
European UAS legislation
Regulation (EU) 2018/1139, Delegated Regulation 2019/945 and Implementing Regulation 2019/947 – operation categories, drone classes, operator obligations.
10:45 – 11:30
1 hour
Airspace
Classification, zone structure, restrictions and prohibited zones. How to check where you are allowed to fly.
11:30 – 11:45
break
Coffee break
11:45 – 12:30
1 hour
Human performance limitations
Perception, attention, fatigue and stress when piloting a UAS. Decision-making in critical situations.
12:30 – 13:30
lunch
Lunch break
13:30 – 15:00
2 hours
UAS composition and design
Design of the unmanned aircraft, control, communication and navigation software. Walk-through of a real drone.
15:00 – 15:15
break
Coffee break
15:15 – 16:45
2 hours
Safe and accident-free operation
Charging the aircraft and remote-controller batteries, storing batteries and the UAS, safety measures.
16:45 – 17:00
discussion
Questions and preparation for Day 2
Instructions for the flying field, equipment and group allocation for the flights.
Practice
09:30 – 10:15
1 hour
Pre-flight preparation
Checking the UAS before flight: propellers, batteries, controller link, calibration, checking the zone and weather conditions.
10:15 – 12:30
3 hours
Take-off and first flights
Take-off, position hold, basic manoeuvres. Every participant flies with an instructor beside them.
12:30 – 13:30
lunch
Lunch break
13:30 – 15:45
2–3 hours
In-flight tasks
Route flight, filming an object, reaction to signal loss and simulated emergencies. Safety measures during flight.
15:45 – 16:30
1 hour
Landing and post-flight check
Landing, post-flight UAS check, flight debrief and putting the drone into storage mode.
16:30 – 17:00
closing
Feedback and closing
Individual recommendations from the instructor and next steps towards certification.
Instructor
Lead instructor
Zhivko Ivanov
Systems engineer at GDR Systems, certified UAS operator (A1/A3 and A2)
Engineer and television journalist by education. Certified operator of unmanned aircraft systems in categories A1/A3 and A2 since 2021. Over 20 years of experience in the film industry in visual effects, more than 9 of them working with UAS for aerial filming, 3D scanning and photogrammetry, surveying and inspection of sites.
Experienced with UAS in all flight modes and in a wide range of weather conditions, outdoors and indoors, with numerous completed projects in Bulgaria and abroad. Currently a systems engineer at GDR Systems, focused on integrating and using UAS for the needs of companies and organisations.
LinkedIn profileHow to take part
The training is completely free. It is part of the DIGIHUB services for its clients, and becoming a DIGIHUB client is free as well – no fees and no obligations. You do not need to be a client yet to sign up: everything starts with the registration form on this page and we guide you through the rest.
01Reserve a seatFill in the form below. There are 20 seats – registrations are processed in order of arrival. If you are already a client of the hub, this is the only step.
02Complete the declarationRight after registering you automatically receive a short “de minimis” questionnaire by email – it is free and takes a few minutes. Once you complete it, our assistant contacts you for the remaining documents.
03You become a client and your seat is confirmedAfter approval you receive a participation confirmation and all details for the day. We expect you on 13.10 at 09:30 – drones and equipment are provided.
Registration
Seats are limited and are confirmed in order of registration.
- Completely free
- For DIGIHUB clients
Fill in the form to reserve a seat. Right after that you will receive a short eligibility questionnaire (de minimis) by email and, after approval, a confirmation of your participation and practical information for both days.
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