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One page guide to the UK CAA Open Category for drones

On 31st December 2020, new UK drone regulations came into force Over the last few years, the UK CAA has been heavily involved in contributing to the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) EU Drone Regulation Package that was due to come into force in July 2020 but was...

Do you need a GVC Conversion Course?

As PfCOs transition into Operational Authorisations for drone use in the UK, you may need to convert to GVC 2021 has seen the biggest shake up in UK drone laws since 2010. The new UK drone regulations came into force on the 31st December 2020 and, in theory, make some...

GVC and A2 CofC Courses now live

Global Drone Training are now running GVC and A2 CofC Courses As you probably know if you have found this post, drone regulations in the UK are changing on the 31st December 2020. The UK CAA will be mirroring the new EASA regulations. This means most drone operations,...
The Aerial Academy is rebranding

The Aerial Academy is rebranding

We have traded as "The Aerial Academy" since 2014, but the time has come to move on! This email was really the last straw after some ongoing discussions about our brand... "I came across your company and thought you may like to attend our event this year? I noticed...

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UK’s first PfCO course for women only

UK’s first PfCO course for women only

Course details As dronetraining.co.uk (formerly The Aerial Academy), we haven't formally introduced Carys! Carys is our newest instructor and will base her courses in Glossop on the edge of the beautiful Peak District. Carys blogs regularly as The Drone Lass and is an...

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Which Mavic 2 is best for my needs?

Which Mavic 2 is best for my needs?

The DJI Mavic 2 series is rapidly replacing DJI Phantoms and other larger drones in some areas of the drone industry; but are they right for you and, if so, which one should you buy? There are a couple of obvious areas where none of the Mavic 2 drones are really...

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UK CAA PfCO Fee Changes 2019

UK CAA PfCO Fee Changes 2019

The cost for a CAA Permission for Commercial Operations is increasing Each year on the 1st April the UK CAA adjusts their fee structure. In recent years there has been a marked increase in CAA fees each year. This is partly in response to the growth of the drone...

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13th March 2019 UK drone regulation changes

13th March 2019 UK drone regulation changes

The flying of drones near active aerodromes has become an increasing issue over the last couple of years. As a result, the regulations for flying around active aerodromes were changed in July 2018. However, following incidents at Gatwick and Heathrow around Christmas...

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