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Many jobs require <strong>flying in more demanding environments<\/strong>, close to people, in urban areas or beyond the operator&#8217;s line of sight the B-VLOS.  <\/p>\n<p>It is for these cases that the <strong>Standard Scenarios (STS-01 &amp; STS-02)<\/strong> were created, which today constitute the <strong>basic specialisation of the Special Category<\/strong> at European level.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Patras Drone Academy<\/strong>, is an EASA certified training center, and offers comprehensive training and certification in <strong>STS-01 &amp; STS-02<\/strong>, fully meeting the needs of the modern professional drone pilot.<\/p>\n<p><strong>What<\/strong> <strong>is<\/strong> <strong>the<\/strong><strong> Standard Scenarios (STS) ?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Standard Scenarios are <strong>predefined operational flight scenarios<\/strong>, designed by EASA to allow <strong>more complex flights<\/strong> without requiring a full SORA study every time.<\/p>\n<p>Simply put:<\/p>\n<p>STS allow the professional to perform demanding flights, as long as they are properly trained and follow specific procedures. They are the <strong>intermediate level<\/strong> between the Open Category and highly specialised operations with SORA. <\/p>\n<p><strong>What STS-01 covers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>STS-01<\/strong> is about flying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in <strong>urban or residential areas<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>close to people<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>with increased safety requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is the scenario most often used for:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>building inspections<\/li>\n<li>topographical<\/li>\n<li>photo &amp; video shoots in cities<\/li>\n<li>technical works<\/li>\n<li>business missions in areas where third parties are present<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The STS-01 requires:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>correct theoretical knowledge<\/li>\n<li>excellent understanding of procedures<\/li>\n<li>discipline in flight<\/li>\n<li>and responsibility in decision-making<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What STS-02 covers.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>STS-02<\/strong> is about flying:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>out of visual contact (B-VLOS)<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>at longer distances<\/li>\n<li>with increased operational requirements<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It is mainly used in:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>mapping of large areas<\/li>\n<li>control &amp; supervision<\/li>\n<li>line and infrastructure inspections<\/li>\n<li>long-duration missions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The STS-02 is considered <strong>an advanced qualification<\/strong> and is aimed at operators who want to work professionally on larger scale projects.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why are STS now necessary?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The market for drones has matured. Customers and companies: <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>request <strong>legal operation<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>require <strong>certifications<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>want partners who can cover <strong>complex missions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Without STS:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>many tasks <strong>cannot be carried out<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>many partnerships <strong>are lost<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>the activity is significantly reduced<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The STS are today <strong>the &#8216;professional passport&#8217;<\/strong> for those who want to stand out in the Drone industry.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u0397<\/strong> <strong>Education<\/strong><strong> STS <\/strong><strong>at<\/strong><strong> Patras Drone Academy<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Patras Drone Academy does not treat STS as a simple procedure, the training is <strong>complete, structured and substantial<\/strong>, with the aim of the pilot to be able to stand professionally in the market.<\/p>\n<p>The training includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>theoretical training in accordance with EASA<\/li>\n<li>understanding of real operational scenarios<\/li>\n<li><strong>individual flight training<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Drone<\/strong> <strong>latest generation &amp; using thermal camera <\/strong> <\/li>\n<li>preparation for exams<\/li>\n<li>guidance and after certification<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Particular emphasis is placed on:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>in security<\/li>\n<li>in the right procedure<\/li>\n<li>and decision making in the field<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Online training &amp; Online exams<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Theoretical training is conducted online &amp; exams are conducted remotely or with physical presence only where practical flight is required. Thus, professionals from all over Greece can obtain the STS certification <strong>without unnecessary travel and unnecessary expenses.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p><strong>Who the STS are aimed at:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Indicative occupations that directly benefit:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>engineers &amp; technical companies<\/li>\n<li>energy and construction companies<\/li>\n<li>rural sector<\/li>\n<li>mapping companies<\/li>\n<li>film &amp; media productions<\/li>\n<li>inspection &amp; infrastructure companies<\/li>\n<li>Fish farming<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong> STS<\/strong> is not just a license, it is a <strong>development tool<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why<\/strong><strong> Patras Drone Academy?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Patras Drone Academy is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>EASA certified STS-01 &amp; STS-02 training centre<\/li>\n<li>one of the <strong>few schools in Greece<\/strong> with experience in real operational requirements<\/li>\n<li>highly rated on Google and trusted by learners<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The aim is not just certification, but the <strong>professional development of<\/strong> the operator.<\/p>\n<p>STS-01 &amp; STS-02 are now the <strong>core of professional activity<\/strong> in the drone industry.<br \/>\nThose who invest properly in this specialization gain a clear advantage.<\/p>\n<p>With the right training, guidance and support, drones can be transformed from a tool into a <strong>business opportunity<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>And that difference starts with the right school, together we will build tomorrow.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The professional use of drones is evolving rapidly. 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