Drone Pilot Aerial Asset Management Rating

The Aerial Asset Management (AAM) Rating qualifies drone pilots to apply cleaning products, chemical or non-chemical, to buildings and structures. Think roof treatments, house washing and building maintenance. DroneTrust can take you from your first pilot certificate through to a fully rated AAM operator.

There are two versions:

1. AAM Rating for pilots whose work includes chemical products
2. Restricted AAM Rating for non-chemical products only, which doesn't need a Chemical Rating and suits both Part 101 (under 25kg) and Part 102 (25kg and over) operations

If you already hold the qualifications leading up to it, you can take the rating assessment on its own. Starting from scratch? The full AAM Pilot Pathway covers:

• Drone Pilot Certification (Part 101 or 102, as applicable)
• Chemical Rating, where applicable
• Drone type rating
• Autonomous flight planning
• Practical flight training
• UAOC induction and OCA, for aircraft 25kg and over
• Supervised and unsupervised flight experience
• The AAM Rating practical assessment

Because pilots arrive with different experience, cost and time to completion vary. We'll help you map out exactly which steps you need.

You can start any time. The theory parts of the pathway are online, and practical training and assessments are booked with an examiner as you go.

Not sure which version or steps you need? Hit Send enquiry and we'll map out your pathway with you. Already know what you need? Use the Provider's course page link below to buy the AAM Rating directly from our website.

For the rating assessment on its own, you'll need a Part 101 or Part 102 Pilot Certificate (Part 102 with a UAOC and OCA for aircraft 25kg and over). For the standard AAM Rating you'll also need a Chemical Rating.

If you don't hold these yet, the AAM Pilot Pathway includes them. Examiner travel costs are not included.

DroneTrust has been providing certified drone training in New Zealand, the Pacific Islands, and the United States since 2018. It is our mission to grow an industry of safe, knowledgeable and trusted drone pilots by providing quality training.

We provide drone training courses in a cost-effective and scalable way, so all drone pilots can learn the rules and up-skill to maximise their drone experiences and income-earning opportunities. The quality of our courses shows in the results - we have a 95.5% pass rate across more than 1,200 flight assessments in the last three years alone.

DroneTrust is a certified CAA Part 141 aviation training organisation #TR104722. Our courses are delivered online, meaning you can learn at your own pace at your own place. This makes it a convenient, affordable exercise, and throughout that time, you can be confident we are here to support you and help you achieve your desired outcome. Watching you succeed is our business. Note that the final practical assessment must be completed in person with an approved examiner.