CAA ACCREDITED COMMERCIAL DRONE TRAINING

DRONE TRAINING TO SECURE CAA PfCO FOR YOUR BUSINESS

Use a drone to take your business to new heights!

Drone usage in business is at an all-time high, our unique 3 day residential course not only gives you the opportunity to walk away qualified, but also includes accommodation; making traveling & partaking in our course incredibly easy, no matter where you travel from!

WHAT WILL I LEARN AND HOW LONG WILL IT TAKE?

DronesDirect offer a single solution with a 3 day, accommodation included course that takes you through all the mandatory subjects stipulated by the CAA to equip you with the knowledge to operate safely and confidently in the commercial market. Our course offers detailed training in:

AIR LAW & REGULATIONS
METEOROLOGY & WEATHER
NAVIGATION & AIR SPACE
MAP EXERCISES
AIRCRAFT KNOWLEDGE
AIRMANSHIP & SAFETY
HUMAN FACTORS
OPERATING PROCEDURE

WHY DO I NEED CAA APPROVAL?

If you think your business would be ideally complemented with the addition of drone operations you will need the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO). We have teamed up with one of the most professional training providers in the UK who have an outstanding reputation to get you seamlessly from complete novice to confident commercial operator.

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WALK AWAY WITH YOUR OPERATION MANUAL

One of the most time consuming parts of gaining your approval to operate is the compilation of your Operations Manual. Our course includes a comprehensive workshop that will walk you through the manual and how it should be structured for the type of operations you will undertake. By the end of the three day course you will have had ample opportunity and guidance to walk away with a completed operations manual.

PRACTICAL FLYING INCLUDED

Our practical element of the course will demonstrate the skills you will need to operate safely and ultimately the ability you need be at to pass the flight assessment. Even better, as the largest retailer of drones in the UK, we supply the most recent drones for you to 'try before you buy' and see what the market has to offer! If you happen to have a bad day during the theory exam or flight assessment, there are no resit fees, which sets us apart from other CAA courses that usually incur a large fee! Once you have passed the practical element of the course our assessor will go through submitting your CAA application there and then so your PfCO is returned as soon as possible.

WHERE WILL THE TRAINING TAKE PLACE?

Our bespoke courses are made up of part theory and part practical flying but still include all the comforts of home with 2 nights accommodation including allowances for food and drink in the evenings with our instructors. The theory parts of our courses will take place in private suites offering lunch, complimentary drinks and snacks. The practical flying parts of the courses will take place on a sectioned off part of each venue to give enough space to safely practice your flying. All of these exclusive extras come at no extra cost and are included in the full prices of the courses making them not only unique, but also great value for money and simple for those coming from all over the UK as once you arrive, everything is arranged.

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WHY CHOOSE OUR COURSE?

We believe that the course should not just be about giving you the basics and sending you on your way. There is so much more to our course as we provide start-up advice throughout. Our instructors have operated at every level from basic still photography to high-end topographical surveys, 3D point cloud, orthomosaics, utility inspections, thermal imaging, agronomy and so much more. Their experience and enthusiasm shines through to give you an incredible learning experience that will set you on your way to becoming a commercial operator in this exciting industry.

Our course also doesn't finish once the clock hit's 5PM. Our instructors stay with you at the venue into the evening for that personal touch and also just to give you even more time to learn and ask questions. On the evenings we also include a £20 food and drink allowance that is included in the price! Something no other course offers.

HOW MUCH WILL IT COST?

CAA Drone Training: Full Course (PfCO)

Ex military and commercial pilot staff with expert knowledge
Both theory and practical drone training
2 nights accommodation (Optional) with food included in the price
Hands on with the latest drones
Complete your operations manual and PfCO
Access to our drone academy members club with yearly meetups and exclusive offers.
Small personal groups of 6 people - 8 people - Personalised business packages available, just give us a call.
Limited Time Only: Free £50 voucher to spend with Drones Direct.

With accommodation

£1095.00 ex VAT

£1314.00 inc VAT

Without accommodation

£995.00 ex VAT

£1194.00 inc VAT

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TESTIMONIALS

Andy - Survey Roofing Ltd

Survey Roofing Ltd looked around at the various courses on offer and selected DPA because it offered the full package that we were looking for. We didn't just need the theory course but flying training too. Having all the drones available to test so that we could make an informed decison on which one was best suited to our needs was invaluable. We had a bespoke course that was tailored just for us and now we feel confident to complement our business with Drone surveys. We also have the reassurance of the follow-on support to fall back on if required.

Neil - VTOL Media

Not only was I impressed with the professionalism of the theory course and practical flying training but I continue to be with the after course support offered. Having the ability to call the helpline for advice with anything from quotations, regualtion queries for complex tasks through to technical issues has been invaluable.

Sam - DGTL Media

DGTL Media switched to the Drone Pilot Academy to train our new pilots and they have all had a fantastic experience. Not only are the instructors credible in the industry with their hands-on experience but the practical flying training has meant our pilots return from the course ready for operations.

WHY WAIT? BOOK YOUR SPOT:

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Conditions Apply

• We will try our very best to make sure you can sit the flight exam during the course and this is usually the case, however due to weather conditions we cannot guarantee this and it may be needed to sit this at another date.

• It is not guaranteed you will walk away from the course with your drone license, but you will have ample opportunity to walk away with all the paperwork needed to submit to the CAA which once approved will grant you your license.

• Along with all of the paperwork for the CAA you will need a minimum of 2 hours drone flight time. This is achievable on our course weather permitting.

• There is an application fee to the CAA of £247 which is not included in the price of the course. This will need to be paid when you submit all of your paperwork to the CAA.

• The course does not require you to own a drone as we have equipment you can use. The paperwork for the CAA however requires you to submit a drone serial number which is registered to yourself. Ergo, you will need to own a drone to be able to submit the paperwork to the CAA.