AirAsia Drone, SRI College to offer drone management education
PETALING JAYA: AirAsia Drone, a fully owned subsidiary of Capital A Bhd and SRI College Malaysia, a leading private institution in management, have teamed up to offer a drone management programme.
The collaboration is designed to co-develop and establish a Diploma course in Drone Management by integrating AirAsia Drone’s Remote Pilot Certificate Competency — Basic (RCOC-B) course into the curriculum.
This comprehensive programme will provide students with a deep understanding of drone operations, regulatory compliance, and industry best practices.
Students enrolled in the diploma programme will have the unique opportunity to a ain the RCOC-B certification, eventually enhancing their credentials and employability in the competitive drone industry.
Captain Ling Liong Tien, chief safety officer of AirAsia Aviation Group and head of AirAsia Drone said, “As an up and coming front runner in drone technology, we are excited to embark on an exciting journey with SRI College.
“Drones are in great demand, and increasingly used in many critical industries, from agriculture to engineering and surveillance, and require qualified personnel to operate them.
“The partnership announcement is a giant leap forward in our shared efforts to meet the industry’s needs in the area of drone management.
“We hope that future graduates will be able to benefit from AirAsia Drone’s industry expertise and SRI College’s academic excellence in acquiring the knowledge and skills needed in drone management, making them more competitive and a ractive in today’s evolving job market and industry.”
Patricia Louis, chief executive officer of SRI College said, “We are pleased to partner with AirAsia Drone and would like to thank them for their support in codeveloping a drone management curriculum at SRI College.
“Backed by their vast years of experience in aviation, on top of being affiliated to the world’s leading low cost airline AirAsia, we believe the candidates of this programme will acquire an immense knowledge and eventually make them a ractive to the growing job market.
“This collaboration underscores our commitment to providing students with innovative learning opportunities that bridge the gap between academia and industry, preparing them for successful careers in aviation.”
The co-developed diploma programme will provide theoretical training such as Introduction to Drones and Technology, Drone Regulations and Compliance, Business and Entrepreneurship in Drones, Aerial Mapping, Drone Marketing and Sales, Environmental and Wildlife Monitoring.
Students will also undergo industrial training as part of a requirement of the course and will be awarded with a Diploma in Drone Management upon successful completion of the programme.