Drone Pilot Training Academy

GVC Modules

Air Law / Responsibilities

Aircraft Knowledge

Meteorology

Flight Safety

Airmanship, Safety & 

Operating Procedures

Navigation / Charts

Human Factors UAS Airspace Operating Principles

GVC Module

We don’t give you piles of reference material to plod through, or expect you to take days off from your work. Using interactive voice-over audio & video presentations, this phase of the training course is delivered Online by a highly experienced instructor. To assist you with any note taking, the presentation material is also available for download.

A short test is set at the end of each GVC module which assesses your competency to progress to the next module. You may pause or stop a GVC module at any time and resume at the same place at a later date. You can also revisit completed modules. I will personally tutor you and monitor your progress if required, I am available via email or phone to assist you.  

Please Note: You have 6 months to complete the online GVC training module, after 3 months the online module will deactavate, and you will have to pay a actavation fee of £170.

The venue for the multi-choice exam is at a purpose built drone training centre in Carryduff near Belfast. 

The theory exam is normally set on the day, just before the flight assessment at my private location in Carryduff, and cuts down the amount of travel time for you, and on average we can you save approximately between £500 - £700 on expenses travelling to the mainland UK.  

Once you have completed both the Theory course and the Operations Manual, I will arrange your practical flight assessment which is normally bookable within a few days. 

For your convenience, I offer both weekday and weekend assessment slots.  

Candidates have 6 months from the date of course purchase to successfully complete the online part of the course. Where this does not happen, a further administrative charge may apply of £170.

You will advised on the requirements and we check through your application paperwork before you send it to the CAA.

The Practical Flight Assessment is primarily safety focused and test a students flying skill and safe operational ability. This is set against the students company Operation Manual. I will provide you with close support leading up to the assessment, and we provide guidance documents so nothing will come as a surprise to you. I will be looking for competent safe flying - not amazing hand flying skills and will quickly put you at ease, to ensure that you perform to your maximum capability. 

Should you happen to fail the assessment, I will debrief you and offer you a further opportunity to resit the exam the same day. There is no resit charge.

Please note: Application to the CAA & Drone Insurance are not included in any of the drone cources on this website.