UK Drone Training August 2024 In Partnership with Foster & Divine Global Solutions

A well-trained pilot will operate safely and confidently, reducing risk and building a better drone industry in the UK, with a reputation for drone pilots trained to an excellent standard. Legally, you need training to gain the relevant qualifications for your drone and how you plan to operate in the specific category.

DRONE TRAINING UK FOR A VARIETY OF APPLICATIONS

We’ve put together a selection of the most common drones and the jobs they can do in order to answer the most frequently asked question. “What drone training do I need in the UK to operate as a (insert job title here!)”

The answer depends on the type of aircraft you intend to use. So have a look at the following scenarios to see where your operation is best represented. If in any doubt, you can contact us and we will answer your questions.

DRONE TRAINING QUALIFICATION

If you plan to do one of the following with any drone. However, we highly recommend going for the full GVC course so that you can future-proof your business and gain the confidence you’ll need as a successful drone pilot. You are not just an operator.

•       Basic Videography

•       Basic Photography

•       Real Estate from a Distance

Some of the common drones used for these purposes are the DJI Mavic Air, Mavic Pro, and Phantom 4 Pro. If you want to do more than the basics, fly closer to people, and perform more complex tasks using a drone, then you will need the GVC drone training.

The GVC license allows you to fly in the Specific Category (medium risk – closer to people and buildings) with drones up to 25kg. It involves 8 modules, followed by a multiple-choice theory exam, an Operations Manual (business plan), and a practical flight assessment. The in-person course is 3 days, with the theory side being done on days 1/ 2 and the practical flight assessment on day 3. 

Training location: Leeds, United Kingdom

10 groups of Persons.

Date: August 16th-19th.

BVLOS DRONE TRAINING QUALIFICATION

If you plan to do one of the following with any drone, you will need further BVLOS qualification after obtaining your GVC. You’ll take your drone pilot training to the next level, enabling you to take part in the innovative new drone capabilities we are now seeing in the drone industry.

•             Beyond Visual Line of sight

•             Heavy Lifting

•             Carrying sensitive data

•             Humanitarian aid logistics

At present aircraft equipped for this purpose are limited but we can build you a fleet with different capabilities using our bespoke drone technology. Flyby Technology is currently making enormous progress in this field, so are best placed to advise you on how to enter this exciting part of the drone industry.

Some of the common drones used for these purposes are the DJI Phantom 4 Pro, Inspire 2, and the M200/M300 Series. You may also be using a bespoke aircraft. Anything not covered here will need the GVC drone training as a building block, followed by further advanced drone training like BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight).

The BVLOS course can be tailored to your specific needs.

WHAT EXPERIENCE DO I NEED?

We welcome students at all levels. Our A2CofC Essentials Course is a great starter course that covers the basics. Our Pro GVC Course covers everything you need to gain your GVC and we give you the A2CofC course for free. If you do opt for the Pro GVC course, you will take a Flight Skills Test (FST). We ask that you have at least 10 hours of drone flying experience to take this test, otherwise, we recommend adding a day of flight skills training when you book on your course.

COURSE CONTENT

During the training, the basics of the following topics are discussed:

•       Aviation regulation

•       Privacy and data protection

•       Security

•       Insurance

•       General knowledge of an unmanned aircraft

•       Human Performance

•       Airspace restrictions

•       Flight Safety •       Operational procedures