Drone Training - Drone Safe StoreDrone Safe Store offers CAA approved online Drone Training Courses. These include A2CofC, GVC and bespoke flight experiences from professional drone pilots. If you are looking for drone training near you or online drone training look no further our drone training academies will teach you how to become a drone pilot.A2CofC for only £80! Discounted A2CofC at Drone Safe StoreWhether you are a hobby drone operator looking to get more out of your drone or you are wanting to get into commercial operation, it is important to take advantage of the A2CofC.New drone regulations were put into place by the CAA into the UK on the 31st December 2020.We also have many more drone training academies in the UK who can offer in person flight training. Find your drone training provider near you now.Our Trusted Drone Training Providers Near YouAll of our trusted drone training providers are certified by Drone Safe Register and CAA Approved. They will give you the certificates needed to operate commercially and get the most out of your drone.Flightgate Ltd.INFRATEC DronesiRed AcademyOsprey Drone TrainingA2CofC Online Drone TrainingWe are extremely proud to offer the A2CofC Online Course with our trusted drone training provider Osprey Drone Training who are a CAA Approved drone training provider. The A2CofC allows you to fly within the A2 subcategory while flying a Class C2 unmanned aircraft or, until 31st December 2022, with an unmanned aircraft with a mass less than 2kg.Once you have received your drone training you can also fly within the A1 subcategory while flying an unmanned aircraft with a mass less than 500g until 31st December 2022.And in the Specific category if the associated Operational Authorisation explicitly states that the A2 CofC is the level of competence required.Drone Safe Store is the only dedicated drone store in the U.K!
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100% Online Self-Study · 24/7 Examination (Including Mock Exams)
100% Online Self-Study · 24/7 Examination (Including Mock Exams)
Learn From Our DJI Experts · Perfect For Any Level Of Drone Pilot
Drone Safe Store offers CAA-approved online and in-person drone training, from the entry-level A2CofC through to full GVC certification and hands-on enterprise platform training. Every online course includes 24/7 access and unlimited mock exams, so you study at your own pace.
Not sure which course you need? Call 01243 859444 and we will talk it through.
| Course | Format | Price |
|---|---|---|
| A2CofC Online Training Course | Online, self-study | £100.00 |
| 1-1 In-Person Drone Training | In-person, any level | £99.00 |
| DJI Matrice 4E Full Day Training | 1-1 full day, in-person | £300.00 |
| Training Session, Full Day | In-person, full day | £400.00 |
| PfCO to GVC Conversion Course | Online, unlimited re-sits | £332.50 |
| GVC Course Training (E-Learning) | Online, self-study | £499.00 |
| A2CofC + GVC Course Training Package | Online, self-study | £549.00 |
Genuine CAA-approved training with 24/7 access and unlimited mock exams on every online course. Call 01243 859444 if you're not sure which certificate your flying actually requires.
100% Online Self-Study · 24/7 Examination (Including Mock Exams)
Learn From Our DJI Experts · Perfect For Any Level Of Drone Pilot
100% Online Self-Study · 24/7 Examination (Including Mock Exams)
The A2 Certificate of Competency is the entry-level certificate for anyone flying a camera drone recreationally or starting commercial work. It allows flight closer to uninvolved people than the standard rules permit, and remains valid for five years once earned.
For anyone who learns best on the aircraft itself, or needs platform-specific instruction beyond the theory certificates:
Platform-specific enterprise training is worth booking alongside any Matrice or Mavic 3 Enterprise purchase, since operating the equipment safely is a different skill from passing the theory exam.
Flying a camera drone recreationally or starting out? Every camera drone weighing 100g or more requires a Flyer ID and Operator ID, covered separately through the CAA. The A2CofC then allows you to fly closer to people than the standard rules permit.
Starting commercial work with a lighter drone? The A2CofC is usually the starting point, alongside your Flyer ID and Operator ID.
Operating heavier or enterprise drones commercially? You'll need the GVC and an Operational Authorisation from the CAA, which allows Specific Category operations including flight closer to people and structures than the Open Category permits.
Already hold a PfCO? Convert directly to GVC rather than starting from scratch.
Call us if you're not sure which route applies to your specific flying, since the right certificate depends on the aircraft, the weight, and how close to people or structures you need to operate.
CAA-Approved Training
Every course is genuine CAA-approved training, giving you a certificate that's recognised for commercial operation.
24/7 Online Access
Study at your own pace, with unlimited mock exams available on every online course.
Real Support Before You Book
Not sure which certificate you need? Our team will talk through your specific flying before you commit to a course.
Platform-Specific Training Available
Beyond the standard certificates, we offer hands-on training on specific enterprise platforms like the Matrice 4E.
The A2CofC allows recreational and light commercial flying closer to people than standard rules permit. The GVC is the commercial certificate for heavier and enterprise drones, required alongside an Operational Authorisation to operate in the Specific Category.
It depends on your aircraft and how you fly. Many pilots hold both, and the combined A2CofC + GVC package is the most cost-effective route if you need them together. Call us and we will confirm what your specific operation requires.
No. The PfCO to GVC Conversion Course converts your existing qualification to a GVC, with unlimited re-sits included.
Yes, for the standard online courses, both the theory and the final exam are completed remotely, with 24/7 access and unlimited mock exams.
Five years from the date it's issued.
Yes. We offer platform-specific full-day training, including for the Matrice 4E, alongside our general in-person and full-day training sessions.
No, those are separate, free or low-cost registrations completed directly with the CAA. These courses cover the competency certificates required for closer or commercial flying.
Drone Safe Store Showroom
Unit 1K, St James' Industrial Estate, Westhampnett Rd, Chichester PO19 7JU
Free parking directly outside, easy access from Chichester city centre and the train and bus station.
Opening Hours: Monday to Saturday, 9:00am to 5:30pm
Not sure which certificate your flying actually requires? Our team is happy to talk it through before you book.
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