Drone Training Courses
Get your permissions to fly with heliguy — A2 CofC, GVC, renewals, Ofqual Levels 4 & 5, drone maintenance and platform-specific workflow training. CAA-approved RAE(PC).
A2 CofC Drone Training Course
The A2 CofC is a UK CAA qualification to operate drones in the Open Category. It benefits aspiring recreational and commercial pilots. Complete the course online.
GVC Drone Training Course
The GVC is a UK CAA qualification to operate drones in the Specific Category with an Operational Authorisation. It benefits commercial pilots. Includes a practical flight assessment.
Combined A2 CofC & GVC Drone Training Course
This combined A2 CofC and GVC course is more cost-effective than sitting them separately. It benefits operators flying across the Open/Specific categories and for organisations wanting to scale.
A2 CofC Renewal Course
A2 Certificate of Competency Renewal training course for drone operators whose A2 CofC is set to expire.
GVC Renewal Course
General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) Renewal drone training course designed for operators with a valid GVC that is about to expire.
GVC / PfCO Renewal - Operations Manual Service
Need help renewing your GVC / PfCO operations manual? Let heliguy™ guide you through the process to update, verify, and submit your Ops Manual to the CAA
Ofqual Level 5 Drone Operations Manager Course - TQUK Accredited
This Ofqual-regulated training course is tailored to meet the needs of UAS Operations Managers who will be responsible for leading drone programmes and UAS teams.
Ofqual Level 4 Award For Unmanned Aircraft Systems - TQUK Accredited
The Level 4 qualification is an Ofqual-regulated version of the GVC. Go beyond the standard syllabus to demonstrate an enhanced understanding and level of operational competence.
Drone Maintenance Training Course
Drone Maintenance Course teaching UAS operators how to conduct essential work on their DJI aircraft, including replacing components, identifying faults, and updating firmware.
Online Drone Maintenance Training Course
This online drone training course offers an introduction to UAS maintenance, covering key principles and responsibilities of keeping your drone in safe working order.
Emergency Services Drone Operators Training (ES-DOT)
Dedicated GVC training for the emergency services. This tuition includes on-site, instructor-led training for your organisation and is tailored to meet the needs of public safety personnel.
Drone Surveying Course
In-depth modular course, delivered in-person by our geospatial specialists, focusing on the fundamentals and principles of drone surveying.
CPD Drone Training Course
heliguy™ CPD (Continuing Professional Development) drone training enhances pilot expertise. The CPD courses are designed for the emergency services and enterprise organisations.
GVC Fixed Wing Drone Training
Fixed-wing drone training provides pilots with the knowledge and skills they need to operate fixed-wing aircraft. It is a bolt-on module to the standard GVC training.
Matrice 300 RTK Virtual Handover Training
This virtual handover provides dedicated set up, workflow support, and best practices to enable operators to confidently deploy the DJI M300 RTK drone and H20T payload.
DJI Zenmuse L1 Workflow Course
Free-to-watch online course covering end-to-end workflows with the DJI Zenmuse L1. The content is delivered by the heliguy™ in-house drone surveying department.
DJI Agras Drone Spraying Course
This multi-day training course helps pilots achieve the UK CAA-approved GVC and enables them to competently operate DJI Agras aircraft.
CAA-approved · RAE(PC) accredited
A2 CofC, GVC, Ofqual L4 & L5, renewals, maintenance and platform-specific workflows.
heliguy's training team runs 3–5 courses every week — from the A2 Certificate of Competency for sub-2 kg work through the General VLOS Certificate (GVC) Operational Authorisation, to Ofqual Level 4 and Level 5 unmanned-systems qualifications. We also run platform-specific workflow training (Zenmuse L1, Matrice 300, Agras spraying) and the only drone-maintenance course in the UK.
Training built on real operational experience
CAA-approved instructors who fly the aircraft they teach on — not classroom-only theory.
CAA RAE(PC)
heliguy is a CAA Recognised Assessment Entity (Permission Course) — accredited to deliver GVC and A2 CofC training.
Operational instructors
Instructors are active commercial pilots — every course is informed by real mission experience.
TQUK-accredited L4 / L5
Ofqual Level 4 and Level 5 unmanned-systems qualifications, TQUK-accredited.
Aftercare
Renewals, Ops Manual updates and platform-specific top-up training as your operation grows.
Need to start flying commercially?
Talk to heliguy training about the right course path for your operation — A2 CofC, GVC, renewals or Ofqual L4 / L5.