7 Days
Advanced Level
NCAA Remote Pilot Certificate (BVLOS) Issued
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)
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.
