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A2 Certificate of Competency

PUBLIC TRAINING COURSE

Our 1-day, CAA accredited A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) which can be delivered both in-person and online is suitable for all levels of drone pilot, whether you’re a beginner or if you’re renewing your certificate.

Upon completion of the A2 CofC ground school, you will have an in-depth knowledge surrounding the fundamentals of safely operating a drone.

Training will culminate in a multiple choice examination. When passed successfully and paired with flight log evidence demonstrating at least 2 hours of flying competency, you will earn you your A2 CofC, allowing you to fly within the Open Category (low risk).

If you do not have the necessary 2 hours of flying competency, our A2 CofC course is also available with our additional ½ day flying bolt on, providing 2 hours of 1-2-1 structured flying tuition. This will be scheduled within 45 days of your completed theory exam. 

To book your ½ day flying bolt on, simply select it in the booking options below. 

  • Learn from ex-military drone experts
  • Professionally delivered instruction throughout
  • An excellent learning environment that caters for all learning styles
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This item: A2 CofC
£200.00 exc. VAT
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Practical drone flight training.
1/2 Day Flying (equates to approx. 2 hours of additional flying instruction)
£137.50 exc. VAT

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The A2 CofC caters to drone pilots looking to operate drones in the Open Category only and equips you with the latest operating knowledge mandated by the CAA. This qualification is essential for operating drones safely and in compliance with regulations within the Open category (low risk).

Your course will consist of 1 day of theory, encompassing 9 essential modules. 

Course modules will be taught covering:

  • Air law/ Responsibilities ​
  • RPAS Airspace Operating Principles ​
  • Airmanship & Aviation Safety​
  • Human Performance Limitations ​
  • Meteorology​
  • Navigation/Charts​
  • RPAS General Knowledge​
  • Operator Responsibilities ​
  • Operating Procedures

This course will be delivered online by one of our expert drone training instructors. Should you choose our 1/2 Day Practical Flight Training Bolt On, this will be conducted at our central training location in Lincolnshire.

Course dates will be arranged with you after you place your booking.

We want every learner to feel supported on our drone courses. If you have any learning difficulties or require additional support, please let us know before your course begins. This helps us make any reasonable adjustments you may need, such as extra time, alternative materials, or tailored learning support.

All information is treated confidentially and used only to ensure you have the best possible training experience.

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Testimonials

  1. Ian (Gally) did an amazing job teaching our group! He made the course fun and had lots of time and patience. Learned a lot and feel confident flying. Thank you so much. Can’t recommend Eagle Eye Innovations highly enough. Zeta Closed Student

  2. Clearly a very experienced instructor, calm and professional. They managed to adapt their teaching methodologies to suit the needs of each student. Kent Police

  3. I really enjoyed the course and both instructors Tim and Matt made learning fun which helped with me passing the course. I had very little knowledge of drone legislation or flying prior to the course so it shows the high quality of teaching which helped me gain my golden wings and gain a 100% score. Zeta Central Student

  4. Excellent communication and dedication to ensure information was digestible and easy to understand. Practical approach and very friendly. A2 CofC Student

  5. Steve provided excellent instruction and hands on experience. The pace he adopted and calm demeanour were first rate, enhancing the confidence and learning experience for myself, enabling a successful outcome. Kent Police

  6. Ian quickly delivered the one day course in a style and at a pace that was relevant to the students. Very credible and could relate military experience to our operational requirements. He was also able to give pragmatic solutions and advice around some of the grey areas of legislation and emergency service use which was very helpful. Thames Valley Police

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