What we do
Since 2015 we have trained drone pilots to the highest standard to meet the demands of this rapidly growing industry. The UAV Academy is a CAA approved Recognised Assessment Entity providing online courses for both the General VLOS Certificate (GVC) and the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) remote pilot qualifications. We have seven flight assessment and skills training locations in the UK, including one in Northern Ireland. Our team work hard to ensure that you receive great customer service and enjoy every aspect of your training.
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Our Services
The A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) qualification, introduced at the end of 2020, gives you the ability to fly in built-up areas and closer to people.
The A2 subcategory will allow you to ‘fly closer to people’ provided you hold an A2 CofC and your drone weighs less than 2 kg. You will be able to fly in built-up areas provided you observe the distance required from uninvolved people. If you fly a drone weighing between 251g and 500g the A2 CofC will enable you to fly in the A1 subcategory with the only limitation being that you must not intentionally overfly uninvolved people.
There is no flight test or operations manual required for the A2 CofC. You will, however, need to have completed a period of practical flight training which can be either self-training or with one of our instructors.
The GVC Online course allows you to apply for a UK CAA Operational Authorisation which will allow you to fly a drone weighing up to 25kg in the Specific Category.
Our course combines e-learning, and live interactive online training sessions. You can take the formal theory exam online at a time and place to suit you. Once you have completed the theory part of the course you use our Operations Manual Standard Template as the basis for creating your own Operations Manual. Then, when you are ready, you take your half-day Flight Assessment at one of our locations around the UK.
We offer flight skills training ranging from basic flying skills right through to advanced skills training for professional pilots wanting to be able to deliver exceptional results to their customers. We have Flight instructors in seven locations around the UK. Call us and ask about a convenient date and location that suits you.
We deliver many private training courses to corporate customers needing to train more than five people. This is very cost effective and ensures confidentiality and training relevant to the aircraft and the type of operations. Our corporate customers include: –
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The UAV Academy LTD
Hartham Park, Hartham Lane, Corsham
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Brilliant experience. Easy to navigate around their website and super clear and concise information for doing the test. Coursework is set up and designed in easy to navigate sections and you REALLY do learn knew things regardless of how … More long you've been flying drones.Highly recommended.
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I had a fantastic experience with the UAV Academy's A2 CofC course. The straightforward approach allowed meto able to learn at my own pace without time constraints, which helped me properly understand all the drone regulations and … More flight principles. The test platform was user-friendly, making the entire certification process smooth and stress-free. Perfect for anyone looking to get their drone qualification through a well-designed, no-nonsense learning experience.
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Very good and highly efficient company to use to learn new qualifications. Any questions I had during my learning were addressed and answered very fast and efficiently. I will definitely use UAV Academy again in the future and will recommend … More to others.
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Just wanted to say thanks for a great A2 CofC course! It was really well-organized and easy to understand. I especially appreciated how easy it was to contact the academy and how quickly you guys got back to me. Andrew, the instructor was … More very helpful too. Thanks again!
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A great course, clear, easy to follow, and primarily text-based rather than video-based, which suits my learning style. A good interface, quizzes, a mock exam, and helpful links to CAA and other remote pilot resources helped reinforce learning. … More UAV Academy was very responsive to email queries. Thoroughly recommended.
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Really great experience, signing up was smooth, email responses are very quick, and took no time at all to do the course. They also include a free resit if you don't pass first try (which I highly doubt any one will need since their … More mock exams are very good), but it's nice to have the safety net available!
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Comprehensive online training course, all of the necessary research tools and information are made readily available. Learn at your own speed and sit mock exams as often as you need to make sure you're on target. Questions and queries … More are answered promptly and efficiently. Highly recommended online training, and would certainly use them again.
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I successfully completed and passed the A2 CofC exam today. It was straightforward as the course material was more than ample for answering all of the the questions.I found UAV very approachable before signing up for the course and all … More my questions were answered fully via e-mail. Also I was sent my certificate within a couple of hours of completing the exam.I have no hesitation in recommending UAV to any company or individual UAS pilots seeking to extend their qualifications.
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I’ve just completed my A2 CofC course and taken the theory exam with the UAV Academy. I found the course structure very easy to follow and I could complete the course and take the exam at times to suit me. Excellent.
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Just completed the A2 CofC with the UAV academy. The course was extremely well laid out and informative. The exam taken online, under exam conditions, was clearly explained and closely monitored, but very easy to follow the instructions … More given in order to comply with the requirements of taking the exam. I would highly recommend them.
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The course and materials were first class. I learned so much doing it. I loved how you can take as many mock exams as you want which then makes you go back over where you may have got a question wrong. UAV Academy were great from start … More to finish and very prompt with responses. I recommend them to all. I also recommend new drone pilots to take this course to learn fully about flying safely and competently. Thank you for being so good.
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Great training provider, I hope to do the GVC at some point soon having just passed the A2cofc with UAV academy. Lots of materials and support on this easy to follow course, didn't take too long at all and the test isn't too difficult … More to achieve a pass. A1 all round, thanks.
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The A2 CofC course material was well prepared and easy to follow with quizzes to check understanding. The mock exam, which can be repeated, was extremely useful to find gaps in knowledge before making a request to take the exam. It was … More easy to register for the exam, which I found could be taken at any time. The final result of the exam was made available to me within about 8 hours. I was very satisfied with the whole process and I would strongly recommend this course to anyone wanting to improve their knowledge about safe drone flying.
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Excellent training course and provider. Course was very easy to follow and everything was well laid out. Simple instructions and the flight training package was the highlight of my training. Take your time and take the mock exam as many … More times as you require. Highly recommend Andrew and the UAV Academy.
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Did my a2 cofc through UAV academy and was impressed from start to finish. The learning materials covered all the topics in the final exam and I felt fully prepared after sitting several mocks. If you are thinking of doing the course. Go … More for it!
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Easy to follow steps with tests at the end of each stage to make sure you've understood all the modules.Take the mock exam as many times as you like to ensure you are confident before taking the exam for real.Easy and enjoyable!
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I feel UAV Academy is one of the best online training platformI have vast experience of aviation as ATCO,pilot ,hello landing officer and now thanks to UAV academy I am UAV pilot also I find this course very comprehensive, elaborated and … More at the same time excellent scheme of training and well organised topics.All those willing to join must join and read with steady speed.I would also like to thanks Mr Andrew for his supportive and kind behaviour throughout my training.GOD bless UAV ACADEMY Ameen
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I did my A2 CofC via the UAV Acadamy and it was a very simple process. Course material can be read at your own speed and quick quizzes at the end of each section really gets the subject matter in your head. It was also handy to have 3 … More free mock exams as well so when you do the final you are ready. All passed, just need to get flying more now.
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I would thoroughly recommend the UAV academy A2 CofC course. I found the course is very well structured, easy to navigate and was hooked from start to finish. Thank you for a very enjoyable learning experience.
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Great course easy to follow, it is all text based that makes sence. There is a quiz at the end of each Section to test your understanding.I learnt a lot from doing it and pleased to say I obtained my A2 CofC thanks to all at UAV Academy. … More
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Just completed my A2CofC with these guys and would throughly recommend. Good website with well thought out structure and course modules. And great revision and mock exam facilities. Definitely recommended.
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Excellent training provider for drone A2 Certificate. Online course easy to understand all subjects. I highly recommend it.
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Course is logical and well structured. I went through each section methodically, writing notes as I went through each of the 3 sections. After completing a section I re-read my notes and did the quiz. After the last section I re-read all … More notes and did the mock exam. For the Exam, I went through the verification process step by step and then did the exam and everything worked well - a rare experience with complex procedures requiring a lot of interconnectivity. Much appreciated.
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The service received from The UAV Academy was amazing throughout, I undertook an A2 CofC and it couldn't have ran any smoother. Thank you!!! Excellent process
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Just done the a2 cofc course with them. Well run and Well set out. Thanks again.
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I would definitely recommend The UAV Academy for your training. The online portal is full of info to help you get through with a pass, easy step by step modules with quizzes at the end of each module. I achieved the A2 CofC with a 100% … More pass rate. If I can do it anyone can. 5 Stars all round.
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Excellent course for increasing your knowledge about operating a UAV. Even if you don't plan to do this activity commercially you can gain a lot of valuable information about legislation, weather and operational procedures.
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I found the A2 CofC course to be extremely well structured and easy to navigate. Once each section is complete you have a small quiz to complete and upon completion of all sections you can then conduct a mock final test as many times as … More you feel that you need to. Overall this was a very well run course with the added bonus of a reduced price that comes along with your membership of the BDF. Thoroughly recommend the UAV Academy.
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I undertook the A2 CoC with The UAV Academy in late February.I did this not long after actually flying my drone for the first time (but after getting enough flight-time and experience in first of course), as I wanted the knowledge to be … More as fresh in my mind as possible.My concern however was that I was perhaps rushing this. On the contrary though - with the easy to follow learning and guidance material and online exam process The UAV Academy use, I passed with a high score, but more importantly, feeling I really knew the important factors around safe and legal drone flying - which was what I wanted to gain most.A big thank you the The UAV Academy therefore - I readily recommend them!
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Tne A2CofC course is very informative and well set out. you can learn at your own pace and revisit any areas you are unsure about. The examination process was easy to understand. I would definitely recommend the UAV Academy to anyone starting … More out in drones and wanting valuable training and certification
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Just finished the A2 CofC course with the academy. Found the modular course to be well structured with excellent presentation of the various subjects. They were very efficient with swift responses at each stage. I did not need to contact … More them as I had no problems with the course or the final exam. Would recommend to anyone considering taking this qualification.
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Andrew was excellent to deal with as ever, I passed my original PfCO with UAVA and recently completed my GVC transition course through their online platform. It was a very simple process and the exam was straightforward to set up and take … More and results were confirmed very quickly. Would highly recommend UAVA for any others seeking qualifications for drone use. Many thanks Andrew et al!
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I took the A2 CofC course online. Great content and delivery, which covered everything needed at the right level of depth. The quizzes for each area of content and the mock exam tracked with the final exam, so getting 100% on the mock was … More in-line with a mark of 100% for real. I was able to buy it, cover the content and practice tests in a few hours then pass it, with everything done and dusted and certificate received within 24 hours, all-in.
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Got to say I've really enjoyed the learning aspects of the whole course, just had to put a day or two of sitting and reading to take in the lessons of each category, I did do everything two or three times regarding the theory syllabus,so … More to be honest I was well ready for the final test/exam, thanks to Chris Bradbury BMFA/BDF for his help, and thanks so much to UAV ACADEMY and Andrew Bailey you've been great with all your help and advice, cheers Gary.
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An excellent means of completing the A2 C of C training and worked well with my personal circumstances. Weldone UAV academy!
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Completed my A2 Certificate of Competence with UAV Academy and it was a very well built platform with very clear laid out course. Would very much recommend to those who are looking for drone training.
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I took the A2 qualification course, it was very informative and clear, the information was presented so that it was remembered. The support service is also excellent, Andrew was always in touch with me and answered messages even in the … More evening after work.Thank you very much Andrew
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Excellent learner support and high quality resources. Thank you for your help in attaining my A2CofC!
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The UAV Academy is just the right place to go to if you're looking to get quality training, certification on UAVs and as a remote pilot.Well organised course outline, seamless processes and proactive personnels to take care of your … More challenges as soon as practicable.Rest assured of getting the value for your investment and detailed training in the simplest way possible
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Andrew at the UAV Academy LTD has been super helpful throughout all the courses I've taken. Any questions I had were always answered quickly. The online support, step-by-step guides, learning materials, and visuals made learning a … More breeze and enjoyable. Adam led the practical training, making it fun while ensuring I was knowledgeable about safety measures and flight manoeuvres. Plus, Andrew's aftercare has been very helpful should I have any drone related queries.. Highly recommended!
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First time I have done an online course and exam.Everything was easy to follow and the online tutorials and videos were very helpful which enabled me to pass!
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Andrew and the team have been really helpful in steering me i the right direction as to which are the correct courses and qualifications for me. The combined course I took was very well organised and allowed me to revise everything needed … More in my own time and take the test at home and at a time of my choosing. They are very helpful with advice about how everything is developing with the CAA and what to look out for in the future. I feel I can phone them up any time for help and advice.
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very informative course content written is simple effective way. Gives option to go into more detail via CAA if you really want to and can understand it all. recommended.
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If you're looking to take your A2CofC then I would highly recommend the UAV Academy.Their course is all you need to pass the test.It's all online and easy to navigate and understand. The mock tests at the end are great for checking … More your understanding of the course and will really make sure you pass first time.If you hit any technical issues, such as webcam problems as I did, the guys at UAV Academy were there to help right away, even late on a Friday evening! You can't ask for any better support than that!Bottom line, if you are wanting to take your A2CofC you won't be disappointed choosing UAV Academy.
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The training courses are well organised and guide you through the learning process. The mock examinations help to test your knowledge before the official test.If you have any questions you get answers by email in a few hours.
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I've just taken the A2 CofC with the UAV academy and found it to be a pleasure. The training course is professionally laid out, logical and easy to understand. Any queries were answered quickly and Andrew in particular was very helpful … More with all sorts of useful information about drones in general.Highly recommended for anyone wanting to take a drone course.
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Great team, I did the A2CofC and everything went fast and smooth. They were also responsive to the email. I can totally recommend it!
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Completed A2 CofC. All online training. The course is easy to follow and includes videos to assist. There is a 30 question exam in order to qualify; however, you have access to a quiz at the end of each module and there is a mock exam that … More you can take 3 times, to ensure you are ready for the official one. The course took me a few hours over a couple of days and due to the setup, I passed with no issues. I would highly recommend.
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I have obtained my A2 Certificate of Competency by following the UAV Academy's excellent course. It is well structured and easy to follow and although I felt confident enough throughout, I knew that I could refer to Andrew as and when … More required.I would highly recommend UAV Academy to anyone who has ambitions to take that next step into the world of UAV's.
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Really pleased with the UAV Academy's A2 C of C course and qualification process. After completing 3 hrs of pre-course flying and flight logs, the course materials were well presented in bite sized pieces with a test at the end of … More each module to help bed the the knowledge in. Even if you don't require an A2 C of C, I would highly recommend this to anyone that is looking to purchase a drone.
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We understand that gaining a CAA Drone Qualification is a serious undertaking. It is very important that you fully understand the process, the options and what will be required of you.
On the right you will see a few of the most common questions we are asked. If you have any other questions please contact us by phone on 01285 610038, by email to info@uavacademy.co.uk, or via our Facebook Page. We love to talk with our customers, so please get in touch.