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UK drone training at its best

Drone training from
the professionals

The Aerial Academy is a drone training school for all drone pilots, whether complete novices or those with previous flying experience.

As a CAA-approved full NQE, we specialise in drone flight training as well as offering full aviation theory training and examination whilst helping you to develop commercial operations procedures.

With a wealth of experience in flying drones, our team firmly believe education is the best way to maximise the potential of drone technology.

 
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Our Drone Training Courses

The Aerial Academy offer full PFCO courses for £950+VAT (£1140 inc VAT). We genuinely believe that we offer the best value courses in the UK. We will support you from start to finish. All our trainers are experienced drone pilots, carefully chosen to provide the best training experience possible. They understand the equipment and the drone industry and can help get your drone business off to the best start. We enjoy the diversity of this young industry and hopefully the reviews below speak for themselves. Our standard PFCO package includes:

  • 2 days of theoretical training
  • Flight assessment (including insurance)
  • Operations Manual support
  • CAA PFCO application support
  • Assistance at first renewal
  • A closed Facebook group with access to instructors
  • Equipment advice from experienced operators
  • Airdata UAV discount
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EuroUSC
We may be able to help EuroUSC students who are part way through training
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For students who have already passed the theoretical competence course, we may be able to carry out operational assessments...

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Safety test proposal for drone users
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Anyone who buys a drone in future in the UK may have to register it and take a safety test

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New drone regulations should be aimed at Christmas-present crowd, says Elliott!
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Elliott Corke featured on local news website, EDP24

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Confused about whether you need your PFCO or your PFAW?
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Did you know, in the UK, there is no such thing as a drone licence, or an official drone qualification?

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