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DRONE-X
DRB-HICOM University of Automotive (DHU)’s Flagship Drone Centre of Excellent Certified drone training, aviation certification, and applied drone services powered by DHU, delivered in partnership with Drone Academy Asia (DAA).
About Drone-X
Drone-X is a flagship Drone Centre of Excellence based at DRB-HICOM University of Automotive Malaysia (DHU) Pekan, Pahang, offering programmes, training, certification, and drone services under an industry-driven partnership model. Positioned on Malaysia’s East Coast, Drone-X brings certified industry-recognised drone training closer to home.
Vision & Mission
Vision
To be the East Coast’s leading Centre of Excellence for drone training, certification, and applied
drone services, bridging academia and industry through practical, future-ready aviation skills
Mission
To equip students, professionals, and industry players with certified, hands-on drone skills that
meet national aviation standards and real-world industry demand
Why Choose Drone-X Training Programme
Trainer
Certified trainers delivering hands-on, industry-standard instruction
East Coast
East Coast-based, accessible certification without traveling to KL/Klang Valley
University
University-backed credibility through DRB-HICOM University
Drone Models
• DJI Matrice 4 Enterprise
• DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise
Drone-X Programmes
Remote Pilot Competency Program (Basic)
COURSE OVERVIEW
To fly drones under the Malaysia Civil Aviation Regulations 2016 (Regulation 140-144), drone operators/remote pilots must obtain a Remote Pilot Certificate of Competency-Basic (RCoCB) to conduct Visual Line of Sight (VLOS) operations within the Specific Category. This certificate demonstrates that remote pilots understand the regulations, operating requirements, and procedures for safe flying of drones. This comprehensive course includes in-depth modules to develop a remote pilot’s awareness of their responsibilities in using the Malaysian Airspace. Trainees will also need to complete a standardised theoretical exam with a passing mark of 75% and a stringent practical in-field assessment for pre-flight, in-flight and post-flight evaluation to be awarded this prestigious Certificate of Competency.
Training Photos Drone-X
Benefits of Joining Drone-X
•Industry-recognised certification (RCoC and related credentials)
•Training led by certified instructors
•Hands-on, practical flight and mapping experience, not just theory
•Career pathways into surveying, agriculture, media/videography, and mapping industries
•Locally accessible, East Coast-based training
•Credibility of a university-backed programme
Drone-X Objectives
• Deliver certified drone training programmes aligned with national aviation requirements
• Build a pipeline of skilled drone operators for surveying, mapping, agriculture, and media
industries
• Strengthen DHU’s role as an industry-linked training institution in the region
• Support East Coast economic development through accessible, locally-based certification