Commercial Drone Training
A2 Certificate of Competency Course
A2CofC is a new drone qualification that allows you to fly small drones “close to people”. Under the new regulations, you can operate a drone commercially for the first time without needing to spend thousands of pounds on training and CAA Permissions.
Bring your Aerial Photography Business to Life
When you have completed our Drone A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) course you can:
Distance
Fly down to 5m away from uninvolved persons (presently 50m)
Build Relevant Skills
Make Money
Make money as a drone pilot with the A2 Certificate of Competency.
No further courses needed
No Annual Costs
No annual renewal fees to the CAA and no annual flight tests
Learn from the Best
CDT have trained over 4,000 Commercial Drone students in the last 5 years
TESTIMONIALS
Join Over 4000 Commercial Drone Pilots
Thank you CDT team! The learning was exciting and matched my needs and skills.
Kelvin White
Very good course, lots of detail. CDT stood out by far as leaders in terms of quality, value for money and training.
Jack Williams
FAQ
Most frequent asked questions and answers
Do I need an A2 CofC?
An A2 CofC allows drone pilots to fly an C2 class aircraft within the A2 subcategory of the Open Category and small legacy aircraft within the A1 transitional subcategory. This contrasts with the GVC, which allows pilots to fly in the specific category using visual line of sight (VLOS) and is required to obtain an Operational Authorisation.
How Long Does An A2 CofC Last For?
Your qualification lasts for five years, after which you’ll have to renew it.
Does the A2 CofC allow me to operate commercially?
Yes anyone can operate a UAS for commercial gain within any category or subcategory. The purpose of the flight no longer dictates your requirement for training meaning there is no distinction between commercial and non-commercial operations.
Do I need any kind of insurance before I take the course?
No but once you're operating commercially you'll need to have insurance in place for liability to protect your operations and your equipment.
Learn To Become a Drone Pilot Today
The latest CAA regulations are designed to make it easier to fly your drone for Commercial gain.