Japanese drone maker ACSL is teaming up with the Unmanned Safety Institute to give North American operators a dedicated training and certification programme for its SOTEN drone, DroneDJ reported.
The programme should open around the turn of the month from November into December 2026, with online courses and in-person options for some levels. It covers the aircraft, its camera, zoom and thermal payloads, the TAITEN smart controller and ACSL's TAKEOFF flight application.
The company says SOTEN orders grew by over 400% in the first half of 2026 against the same period in 2025.
“USI sets the standard for UAS safety education,” said Cynthia Huang, CEO of ACSL. USI has trained more than 30,000 drone operators since 2014 and says it is the drone industry's only ASTM-approved training provider.
Also reported by DroneLife
Background
ACSL
Drone maker
ACSL is a Japanese drone manufacturer whose SOTEN orders grew more than 400% in the first half of 2026.
Unmanned Safety Institute
Drone training provider
The Unmanned Safety Institute has trained more than 30,000 drone operators since 2014.
