How to get your Drone Pilot License (UK) A2cofC and GVC
In this episode, I discuss my experience getting my drone pilot license and the importance of having both the A2CofC and GVC certifications for commercial drone work in the UK.
I share insights from the course at Drone Pilot Academy, including the hands-on flying experience and the theory and practical tests. I also provide tips for passing the exams and highlight the benefits of having a license for flying drones safely and legally.
00:00 Introduction to the video and the importance of getting a drone pilot license
1:19 No experience or drone is required to take the course
3:02 Cost of the course and options for residential training
3:30 Overview of the theory test and flight assessment
4:35 Practical exercises including controlled speed and flying in Atti mode
6:22 Course materials and studying for the test
7:30 Difficulty with map reading and weather knowledge
9:20 Drone Pilot Academy's support and additional services
9:28 Conclusion and recommendation to take the course with Drone Pilot Academy
9:58 Mentioning Michelle's name for a discount on the course
11:10 Importance of practicing flying and gaining confidence
12:12 Tips and hints on how to pass the course
12:58 Recommendation to check out Drone Pilot Academy
Check out Drone Pilot Academy www.dronepilotacademy.co.uk/
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It was a pleasure to get you through the course...and we love students asking lots of Questions ;-) Great video and thank you.
Thank you very much for your video. I recognise so much of what you describe here. I also do A3/A2 RTK photogrammetry but because of work pressures it took me months to do a 15 minute A2CofC test. While I wouldn't suggest it, and exactly like you say, the mission planning software could let you perform a survey without ever touching a lever and much of my flight time is still like this. I had to actively push myself to do the self declaration training moves at weekends and that brings more confidence for sure. That said, I will definitely have picked up bad habits now. You have totally sold me me on the DPA guys and I will seek out a Scottish venue.
@SheWhoDaresWins
22 күн бұрын
Yeah I totally get what you mean. I got caught out doing automatic flights too. It’s so easy to skips stuff when work takes up time and time is money. I normally would struggle to take 3/4 days off for a course but now I definitely feel more secure when flying and more importantly covered by law. Are you flying lots these days?
As someone who is a ATPL(H) pilot I can definitely say the drone licenses are needed... I've often been operating in my helicopter at 500ft and had more than a few near misses from drones, Also as a hobby drone flyer myself I think the airspace needs this control I have my A2 CofC and I may do the GVC but I only fly the mini pro 3 (I do own a MAVIC air 1 and MAVIC pro also).
@SheWhoDaresWins
22 күн бұрын
Oh wow that’s scary! That’s my worry when I fly I’m so honed in on potential aircraft. The course leaders said I was a very cautious flyer 😂 better to be safe I think!
Can you do a video on how to set up drone flight paths using the drone
@SheWhoDaresWins
3 ай бұрын
I most certainly can 👍🏻
Excellent video, thank you! Does the commercial licence expire at all? Thanks Scott
@SheWhoDaresWins
22 күн бұрын
Yes every 5 years :)
@SheWhoDaresWins
22 күн бұрын
But the top up test isn’t as long as
Are you a geologist
If you are a novice and then want to gain experience and earn money doing it as a job how can you go about it.
@SheWhoDaresWins
3 ай бұрын
I would go the roof inspection route or even photography or video. Surveying needs years of experience for the post survey processing for clients. It can be done but you would need to get educated on the surveying side of things