Drone Training Courses - Partner Offers

Available Partner Courses

Helliguy - Drone Training

Three operational categories:

  • Open (geared to hobbyists/some commercial users);

  • Specific (mainly enterprise drone pilots);

  • Certified (very high-risk operations)

  • Open Category divided into subcategories: A1 (fly over people); A2 (fly close to people); A3 (fly far from people). Certain drones can fly under the rules of certain subcategories.

  • An A2 CofC - which can be completed with Heliguy - is required to operate drones weighing up to 2kg in the A2 subcategory or drones weighing between 250g and 500g in the A1 subcategory

  • Operations which can't be performed in the Open Category can be performed in the Specific Category. An Operational Authorisation is needed from the CAA

  • A General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) - which can be obtained with heliguy™ - is needed to apply for an Operational Authorisation

  • There is now no differentiation between 'leisure' and 'commercial' drone flights

  • Drone class marking system being released from 1st January 2026 - please refer to most recent blog - https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/drone-class-marking-coming-to-uk/

  • For PDRA applications (GVC certificate) the initial charge will increase to the CAA will increase to £500 - please refer to this blog here - https://www.heliguy.com/blogs/posts/uk-caa-scheme-of-charges-25-26-for-drone-operators/

  • From April 23rd 2025, the UK SORA policy will come into play replacing the current OSC

For any advice or support with regards to Drone Training or Drone Regulations please feel free to reach out to Heliguy

  • Heliguy provides A2CoC and GVC qualifications, as well as OSC consultancy

  • Based in Newcastle they also provide on site training

  • A2CofC is online and available for £149.50

  • GVC training is available online with a practical flight assessment,  or as a closed course delivered in person (£699 +VAT) - please get in touch with Heliguy for Closed Course GVC costs

  • Closed Course GVC training can be delivered at different venues across the UK - providing it meets the requirements for a flight assessment field

  • Heliguy works with UK government organisations, universities and private sector organisations

  • Survey Training, Accredited and Drone Assistive Programmes are also available

Contact heliguy here: https://www.heliguy.com/

Professional Drone Training Ltd

  • PDT Ltd  provides A2 C of C and GVC qualifications, as well as bespoke training.

  • Based in Aberdeen and Glasgow they also provide on site training across the UK.

  • GVC training is available in person (£499) at either location or they will come to you for bespoke courses.

  • PDT provides both individual and group training 

  • PDT works with UK government organisations, universities and private sector organisations.

They have already trained many hundreds of drone operators.

Contact PDT here: http://pdtltd.co.uk/

Coptrz

Coptrz delivers industry-leading training programs, including the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2CofC) and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC). Having trained over 10,000 individuals, we also provide bespoke training solutions tailored to meet the specific needs of group GVC courses, along with specialised survey support.

As pioneers in drone education, Coptrz was the first to develop both Level 4 and Level 5 TQUK-accredited qualifications specifically for the drone industry, setting the standard for excellence.

With our headquarters in Leeds, Coptrz operates training centres in Edinburgh, Rugby, Darlington, Cardiff, Hampshire, and Kent, and we provide on-site training nationwide to ensure accessibility wherever you are.

Coptrz offers the A2 CofC online for just £97 + VAT. GVC training is available both online (£599 + VAT) and in person (£999 + VAT), providing flexible options to suit your schedule and needs. Whether you're an individual or part of a group of up to 12 participants, we have the perfect training solution for you.

Trusted by a wide range of clients including UK government bodies, the military, universities, and private sector organisations, Coptrz is committed to delivering top-tier drone training that empowers your success.

Contact Coptz here: https://www.coptrz.com/