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Master the Skies, Lead the Industry

From flare stacks to pipelines, from terrain mapping to methane detection. Our drones go where people shouldn’t, collecting data they can’t.

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Terra Drone Arabia and the ITQAN Institute provide world-class drone training programs aligned with Saudi Vision 2030. Our graduates receive GACA-recognized licenses and industry-standard technical certifications.

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Modular Curriculum

A structured 3-stage progression from basic flight awareness to specialized industrial inspection expertise.

01

Drone Awareness & Fundamentals

The essential foundation for anyone entering the UAS industry. Covers regulation, safety, and basic flight principles.

CURRICULUM

  • Introduction to GACA Regulations
  • Principles of Flight & Meteorology
  • UAS Technology & Components

OUTCOMES

  • Certificate of Awareness
  • Foundation for GACA Licensing
  • Safe Flight Operation Knowledge

02

GACA Professional Licensing

Intensive training leading to the official Commercial Drone Pilot License in Saudi Arabia (GACAR 107).

CURRICULUM

  • Advanced Theory of Ops
  • Airspace & Communication
  • Pre-flight & Emergency Procedures

OUTCOMES

  • Official GACA Pilot License
  • Practical Flight Verification
  • Commercial Operation Rights

03

Advanced Industrial Specialist

Specialized training for mission-critical industrial applications, including SORA and specific asset inspection.

CURRICULUM

  • SORA Methodology & Risk Assessment
  • Asset-Specific Data Collection
  • Post-Processing & Software Analysis

OUTCOMES

  • Specialist Technical Certification
  • Industrial Mission Readiness
  • Expert Software Proficiency

TECHNIQUES & METHODS

Technically Specialized Tracks

Oil & Gas Inspection

Master internal tank inspections, flare stack monitoring, and methane leak detection using Elios 3 and M350 RTK platforms. Focus on GACAR 107 compliance in hazardous zones.

Surveying & LiDAR

High-precision topographic mapping, 3D data acquisition, and LiDAR processing workflows. Learn to deliver engineering-ready digital twins for mega projects.

Precision Agriculture

Advanced DJI Agras training for crop health assessment (NDVI) and large-scale precision spraying. Optimize yields with multispectral data intelligence.

Security & Surveillance

Autonomous patrol setup, AI-driven intruder detection, and emergency coordination. Master the command and control workflows for large industrial perimeters.

LEARNING PATH

Your Path to Certification

Persistent, automated, and efficient surveillance tailored for critical infrastructure and industrial zones.

01. Registration

Apply and complete the pre-enrollment assessment for your chosen track.

02. Theory & Sim

Log 20+ hours on high-fidelity simulators under instructor guidance.

03. Field Training

Execute practical flight maneuvers on industrial-grade UAS platforms.

04. Licensing

Pass the GACA examination and receive your pilot credentials.

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Prince Saud bin Abdullah bin Jalawi st, Al Qirawan, Riyadh 13533, KSA

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Dhahran Techno Valley 8783 Ibn Al Haitham St, Dhahran 34464, KSA

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