DRONE TRAINING

If you want to operate a drone commercially in the UK, you will need to gain either an A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) or General Visual Line-of-Sight Certificate (GVC) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). Whilst some drones can be operated without a qualification, pilots will not be able to fly within 150m of recreational, commercial or industrial areas without one. This means that most commercial jobs will be unworkable.

In order to get a qualification, aspiring pilots will need to attend a training course at a CAA approved training centre known as a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE).

Training ensures you are both confident and competent in operating a drone. Not only does training ensure you are less likely to have an accident when flying, but also assures clients that you are capable of carrying out a service.

Having your own drone is not essential for those attending a drone training course. However, it is recommended that delegates are in possession of, or are working towards, their Permissions for Commercial Operations (PfCO).

No – iRed® provides free drone insurance via Coverdrone for any and all practical flight assessments during your course.

Don’t worry – it happens! Our courses are packed full with lots of useful knowledge, and sometimes it can be hard to remember everything when it comes to your test or assessment – this is why we offer one free re-sit on all of drone training courses. This also gives you a chance to go through your course materials again before re-taking the test at a later date.