Les Orres, Center of Excellence for Mountain Drones

Patrolair deploys a professional drone pilot training center

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The Patrolair team of aeronautical experts, based in Aix-en-Provence, has chosen the Les Orres ski resort to train future telepilots. The Hautes-Alpes resort is contributing its logistical expertise and mountain setting to this initiative - a world first - for the operational conduct of missions.

The drone, a major ally for mountain professionals

More and more mountain rescue and ski area professionals are seeking training in drone piloting. Searching for victims using an infrared camera, surveying natural hazards, reconnaissance in the event of lift failure, technical surveillance, cartographic analysis, 3D modeling, snowmaking, photography... Efficient and reliable, the drone is proving to be a valuable ally in many mountain applications.

The benefits are manifold:

Saves search and rescue time
Protecting teams from unnecessary risks
Reduced need for scooters and snow groomers
Management of resort procedures, particularly in the event of a crisis (avalanche, accident, etc.)

By setting up a Center of Excellence for Mountain Drones in Les Orres, Patrolair's experts from the aeronautics and defense industries are training mountain people in their own environment.

Professional telepilot training at Les Orres

Open to all, these Qualiopi-certified training courses take place in two stages: theory followed by practical application in the unspoilt open spaces of Les Orres. An ideal playground for practicing in the mountain ecosystem, with relief, obstacles and the presence of animals. In addition, a forum will soon be available to encourage exchanges and feedback between professionals.

Training objectives:

Learn the theory required for the CATT exam
Learn how to pilot a multi-rotor drone safely
To be able to carry out a simple mission in a specific category in S1, S2 and S3 scenarios

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