Unmanned Aircraft Systems or ‘Drones’ as they are commonly referred to by the media can be used in so many applications. Some companies see it as a natural bolt on to their existing business model or there are many new start-ups who offer a number of services:
Whatever your interest our experienced team will guide you seamlessly through the process to get you qualified.
Our instructors have an extremely credible background and are all ex-military aviators with a wealth of experience in training and instruction and can guide you through the commercial course or the practical flight training.
For those of you who would like to take the commercial route there are a number of CAA mandated stages to follow which we can take you through to finally obtaining your prized ‘Permission for Commercial Operations’. These are:
We pride ourselves on the practical nature of our course which steers away from the endless monotony of power point presentations whilst imparting all aspects of the CAA syllabus. The course continually looks at practical applications and examples of how you will finally operate when fully qualified.
If you already have any aviation qualifications you may well be entitled to bypass some aspects of the course. Full details are on the CAA website or you can simply give us a call.
The traditional route for most commercial operators however will be to start from the very beginning. We offer 2 mainstream courses. A residential course where everything is included; all you need is the fuel to get you there – all food and accommodation costs are covered in this package. Alternatively, if you would prefer a bespoke course tailored to you or your company’s needs then we can arrange something to suit your busy schedules and requirements.
At the Drone Pilot Academy we are here to help you every step of the way. We don’t just get you through the course and call it a day. We pride ourselves on:
The reason we do this is that we have a number of clients who require operators throughout the UK and we want to ensure they operate to the high standard that will maintain the integrity of our brand.