The Centre for Industrial Technology Research (CRTI), through its subsidiary EPE CRTI SKY-TEC ENGINEERING SPA, has become the first accredited institution in Algeria authorized to train and certify drone pilots, marking a regulatory milestone in the country’s emerging unmanned aerial systems framework.
The accreditation, issued by the National Centre for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CNASPB), formalizes a national regulatory structure governing civil drone operations, including training, certification, and operational compliance across categories 1 and 2.
CRTI Director Dr Riad Badji said the certification follows years of technical and regulatory work aimed at establishing a structured ecosystem for drone use. He said drone operation is no longer informal, stressing that any operator must now be trained, assessed, and certified under the new framework.
The training programme is structured according to user profile, ranging from 8–10 days for amateur operators to up to two months for professional trainees following technical evaluation. CRTI said initial sessions will begin in the coming days and will be fee-based.
The centre has developed dedicated infrastructure, including simulation facilities, classrooms, and field training zones, to support both theoretical and applied instruction.
Officials said the initiative is expected to have significant economic implications, particularly in agriculture, where drones are increasingly used for precision farming, crop monitoring, and large-scale land management, aligning with broader food security strategies.
The regulatory framework is expected to expand with the accreditation of additional institutions, including the National School of Autonomous Systems and a partner university currently undergoing approval. Together, they are expected to form a national certification network for drone pilots.
Authorities stressed that under the new system, no drone may be operated without an official certificate issued by accredited centres.
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