BVLOS — Advanced Operations

7 Days

Advanced Level

NCAA Remote Pilot Certificate (BVLOS) Issued 

BVLOS — Advanced Operations

7 Days

Advanced Level

NCAA Remote Pilot Certificate (BVLOS) Issued 

This advanced programme is designed for certified VLOS pilots who want to unlock the highest tier of drone operations — Beyond Visual Line of Sight. BVLOS capability is required for the most sophisticated and best-remunerated drone missions: long-range pipeline surveillance, extensive agricultural mapping, offshore monitoring, and large-scale infrastructure inspection. ARCO Aviation Academy is uniquely qualified to teach BVLOS — ARCO Worldwide Services holds Nigeria’s first and most extensive BVLOS operational approval, with over 7,000 hours of field experience. VLOS licence is a prerequisite. 

Key Modules: Advanced mission planning & risk assessment; BVLOS command and control fundamentals; Advanced navigation systems & automation; Long-range communication protocols; Sense-and-avoid systems & airspace deconfliction; Regulatory requirements for BVLOS approvals in Nigeria; Advanced simulator sessions — BVLOS mission scenarios; Field BVLOS flight exercises; Night operations module (optional)

WHO SHOULD ENROLL

  • Licensed VLOS pilots employed by drone services companies, IOCs, or government agencies 
  • Pilots seeking to qualify for premium-tier inspection, surveillance, and mapping contracts 
  • Corporate drone teams with assets deployed in remote or extended-range environments 
  • Military, security, and government operators seeking advanced RPAS capability 

WHY ARCO TEACHES BVLOS BETTER THAN ANYONE

ARCO Worldwide Services was the first company in Nigeria to receive BVLOS approval and has logged more than 7,000 BVLOS operational hours — more than any other Nigerian drone operator. Our BVLOS instructors teach from real mission experience across pipelines, offshore facilities, and security operations. No other training provider in Nigeria can offer this. 

Application & Enrolment Process

  1. Download the application form from the website or  Apply Online
  2. Complete all sections of the form — incomplete applications will delay the enrolment process 
  3. Attach required documents: government-issued ID, educational certificates, passport photograph 
  4. For VLOS and BVLOS: obtain a Third-Class Aviation Medical Certificate from an NCAA-authorised examiner before the course start date 
  5. Submit to admissions@arcoaviationacademy.ng or in person at the Admissions Office, Port Harcourt 
  6. Applications are screened for eligibility — course fees and intake date confirmation will be shared after screening