[For Pilots Without Night Flight Experience] Fukushima Drone School Opens 'Night Special Course' as 10th Anniversary Project
Fukushima Drone School, operated by Space One Co., Ltd., is launching a 'Night Special Course' as the first phase of its 10th-anniversary project. This course addresses the gap where many licensed drone pilots lack practical experience in night operations despite obtaining flight permits. It aims to provide hands-on training to help pilots understand the unique risks of night flights and develop the practical skills needed for real-world operations, offering two distinct courses based on pilot experience.
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While drone night flights can be conducted with permission and approval, many pilots in actual field operations have 'limited flight experience.'
Fukushima Drone School (operated by Space One Co., Ltd. / Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture) has taken into account the reality of these現場 situations and started a course specialized in acquiring practical operation skills for night flights. As the first part of its 10th-anniversary project, we will be holding a 'Night Special Course'.
Obtaining Permission ≠ Ready for Operation
Night flight falls under specified flights in the Aviation Act and can be conducted by obtaining permission and approval. In recent years, due to simplified application procedures and the introduction of national qualification systems, the number of pilots permitted for specified flights has been on the rise. However, training opportunities simulating actual field conditions are limited, so even if it's possible under the system, there are many cases where pilots are not yet ready for practical operation.
Experience Unseen Risks and Reach a Practical Operational Level
In this course, through flying in night-specific environments, you will:
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Experience changes in sense of distance due to reduced visibility
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Misidentification of aircraft direction
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Understand the importance of assistant placement and safety management
and acquire practical operations to address these risks.
This is not merely flight training, but content premised on field operations. Even those without a permit for specified flights can experience simulated night environments and acquire basic flight感覚 and risk understanding.
Two Courses to Choose From
We offer two courses that can be selected according to the participant's experience and permit acquisition status.
【Practical】Outdoor Course
For those who have obtained permission and approval for night flights. This involves flight training in a realistic night environment.
▼Curriculum (120 minutes)
① Laws and Regulations
② Necessary Preparations and Inspections
③ Precautions and countermeasures for night flights
④ Instructor's aerial photography demonstration
⑤ Practical flight training
【Introduction/Basic】Indoor Course
Even those without a permit can participate. This is indoor training reproducing a night environment.
▼Curriculum (120 minutes)
① Laws and Regulations
② Necessary Preparations and Inspections
③ Precautions and countermeasures for night flights
④ Instructor's aerial photography demonstration
⑤ Flight training
Event Overview
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Date and Time |
May 22, 2026 (Friday) 18:00-20:00 (2 hours) |
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Venue |
Space One Drone Training Center 94 Kanazawa Mameda, Tamura-machi, Koriyama City, Fukushima Prefecture 963-1151 |
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Capacity |
8 people (first-come, first-served) *Registration closes when capacity is reached |
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Course Fee |
44,000 yen (tax included) |
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Conditions |
【Outdoor Course】Submission of permission/approval document for unmanned aircraft flight 【Indoor Course】Holder of unmanned aircraft pilot skill certificate or private license |
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Application Form |
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Contact Us |
Fukushima Drone School Secretariat (Space One Co., Ltd.) MAIL: drone@spacexone.com |
Limited Benefits Until the End of October
To commemorate its 10th anniversary, Fukushima Drone School offers two limited benefits to those who apply for courses or events by the end of October.
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DJI aircraft body or combo set including the body is 10% OFF!
2. Essential item for drone pilots! Flame-retardant battery bag presented as a gift!
Strengthening Practical Human Resource Development in line with 10th Anniversary
Since its opening in 2016, Fukushima Drone School has trained over 5,000 individuals. As it celebrates its 10th anniversary, the school will strengthen its focus on enhancing operational capabilities in practical work, by incorporating its extensive field experience and knowledge into its curriculum, in addition to supporting qualification acquisition.
