RUAS Training Academy are an industry leading supplier of drone training as an accredited RAE as issued by the UK Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). With experienced instructors who have been delivering drone training for over 8 years as the longest standing NQE, having trained over 4000 remote pilots in gaining their Certificate of Pilot Competency.
We run regular classroom based courses in Newport, South Wales, Hull and Essex. Other training locations may be available on request depending on group size. If you have more than 8 people in your group then we can arrange a location close to you.
The GVC qualification allows flight of an unmanned aircraft with a MTOM of <25kg in the Specific Category under an Operational Authorisation.
The A2 CofC qualification allows flight of a C2 marked drone within the A2 Subcategory of the Open Category at a distance of 30m from uninvolved persons (5m in low-speed mode). In the transition period it allows flight of a legacy drone with a MTOM of <2kg as close as 50m from uninvolved persons. It also allows flight of a legacy drone with a MTOM of <500g within the A1 Subcategory of the Open Category.
Both the GVC and the A2 CofC qualifications are valid for 5 years.
RUAS are on hand to offer support and guidance long after you complete your course. We are still offering assistance to customers we have trained long ago and have a great customer service reputation.
RUAS also offer bespoke training opportunities including Advanced Flight Training and Assessments, Operating Safety Case assistance, Train the trainer courses and many more based on the need and requirement of our clients.
£795
RUAS Aerial Data Processing course is the next step in data capture for image processing of GIS data product generation through Agisoft Metashape.
£500
The General Visual Line Of Sight Certificate (GVC) has been developed for the operation of a drone with a MTOM of <25kg within the Specific Category.
£549
This Learning Plan includes both the A2 Certificate of Competency and the General VLOS Certificate combined at a reduced price.
£350
The GVC Transition is specifically aimed at individuals who are already operating under the legacy PFCO or NQE prior to December 2020 and who need to re-qualify.
£120
This course has been specifically designed for those who need guidance in preparing their Operations Manual in order to apply for an Operational Authorisation from the CAA.
We run regular classroom based courses in Newport, South Wales, Hull and Essex. Other training locations may be available on request depending on group size. If you have more than 8 people in your group then we can arrange a location close to you.
Please just contact one of the members of the RUAS Training Academy team on 01633 746170 or [email protected] with any location queries or requests.
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