A2 CofC Drone Training Course
The A2 CofC (Certificate of Competency) is a UK CAA-accredited drone training course to fly small drones 'close to people' in the Open Category.
Who Is The A2 CofC For? The A2 CofC can be used by drone pilots flying commercially and recreationally.
Course Delivery Access on-demand online theory learning with live support from our instructors, then sit your exam remotely via webcam. A period of self-guided flying is also required.
heliguy™: Your Drone Training Partner Our in-house instructors have taught 7,000+ candidates, including pilots from Network Rail, National Grid, and UK emergency services. Receive lifetime support with dedicated aftercare.
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heliguy™ Learning Management System
Online drone training portal
The A2 CofC is a multi-part process, and heliguy™ will support you throughout.
Online Learning: On-demand online learning through the heliguy™ Learning Management System. The content, delivered by the heliguy™ instructors, covers all you need to know to pass the A2 CofC. Access live support from heliguy™ in-house instructors from 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday.
Remote Theory Exam: Sit your exam remotely via webcam. Answer 40 multiple-choice questions, covering air law/responsibilities, UAS airspace operating principles, and airmanship and aviation safety.
Self-guided Practical Training: This should be a minimum of 2 hours and flight logs should be provided to heliguy ™ demonstrate this. Abide by rules and regulations you have learned around the A2 subcategory, and ideally conduct these flights 'far from people'.
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Experienced instructors to grow your drone skill set
CAA-approved A2 CofC course delivered by our experienced in-house instructors who have trained 7,000+ candidates, including remote pilot drone teams from the likes of Network Rail, National Grid, Sellafield Sites, Manchester City FC, and Phillips 66.
Flexible and on-demand online learning - any time, any place. Prepare for your exam through engaging course material, learn at your own pace, and rewatch content. Got a question? Then access live and remote support from our training team.
Sit your theory test remotely, via webcam, with flexible exam slots available.
Unlimited free resits for the theory exam, and dedicated aftercare support.
Progressive training pathway: Expanded career development with courses such as GVC, CPD, Operational Safety Case consultancy, and Regulated courses.
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