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Commercial Drone Licences
Why You Need to Be CAA Certified
The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) are the governing aviation authority in the UK. Individuals and organisations within the aviation industry must therefore have recognised licences, permits and approvals for operation. If you do not hold CAA certified permissions, you may be dangerously and illegally operating your UAV.
Until you are A2 CofC or GVC certified by a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE), you cannot legally operate certain types of drones.
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About our Course
Our GVC course comes in two phases: the online theory course & the theoretical and practical examination. In addition to the course content, you also receive operations manual support, and CAA GVC application support.
Our A2 CofC course is an online theory course with three modules, Meteorology, Flight Performance and Operating Principles with a formal theoretical exam upon completion.
The content of the GVC online theory is separated into 8 modules:
Air Law / Responsibilities, Aircraft Knowledge, Meteorology, Flight Safety Airmanship, Safety & Operating Procedures, Navigation / Charts, Human Factors, and UAS Airspace Operating Principles.
Following the theory exam, you will also be expected to complete a practical flight assessment – primarily safety focused and to test your flying skills.
We will provide you with close support leading up to the assessment, and provide guidance documents so nothing will come as a surprise to you.
Should you happen to fail the assessment, we will debrief you and offer you a further opportunity to re-sit the exam the same day, at no extra charge.
Commercial Drone Licences
Becoming a Commercial Pilot Where to Start
Don’t think you’re quite ready to get CAA certified? We offer beginner lessons tailored to you and your skills, perfect for mastering your flying skills before enrolling onto our A2 CofC or GVC Training Course! Our partnership with an RAE ensures you receive flight training tailored towards your future.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long will the GVC take to complete?
On average, students study for 10 hours prior to their theory test. Upon enrolling, however, students only have 3 months to successfully complete the online part of the course.
Can I fly my drone without CAA permission?
You may fly your drone however, you cannot carry out any commercial flights.
How often must I renew my Permission(s)?
Both the A2 CofC and GVC last for 5 years.
What if I fail my flight assessment?
If you fail the flight assessment, you will be offered the opportunity to re-sit the exam on the day. This is at no extra charge.
Are there any "hidden costs"?
There are no extra costs when purchasing the course, however, application to the CAA & Drone Insurance costs are not included.
How do I book onto the course?
You can book onto any of our drone training lessons/courses through our availability form, here!