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Continuous Professional Development (CPD)
Our Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training is completely bespoke and can be customised to your exact needs. It is designed to enhance your operational knowledge and is essential to keep you up to date with evolving regulations, technological advancements, safety protocols, and specific skills required for certain tasks.
This training course is designed for already qualified pilots and will be designed alongside our ex-military drone training experts, targeting the areas where you want to excel, to ensure you get exactly what you need out of your time with us.
Our expert instructors will adapt CPD training to your needs:
- CAA regulatory updates
- Night operations
- Search and rescue
- Thermal imaging
- Payload training
- Ethical and legal considerations
Don’t see what you need? Get in touch with one of our expert drone training instructors today to design your CPD course.
Need to earn your qualifications first? Check out our other drone training courses to book your place.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CPD training course?
As the UK drone sector advances in regulation and complexity, maintaining pilot competency is essential. The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) course is a completely bespoke training programme designed to enhance your existing operational knowledge. It ensures you stay up to date with evolving regulations, technological shifts, and safety protocols.
Is there a rigid syllabus I have to follow?
Not at all. This course is explicitly designed to be customisable. You will work alongside our training experts to co-design a syllabus that targets the exact areas where you or your drone team want to excel. You only spend time on the skills and knowledge you actually need.
Who is this course designed for?
This training is designed specifically for already qualified drone pilots who want to expand their current skill sets, refresh their knowledge, or safely transition into more advanced commercial workflows.
Do I need to hold specific qualifications first?
Yes, ideally you should already hold a foundational drone qualification (such as an A2 CofC, GVC, or the latest Remote Pilot Certificate Level 1 / RPC-L1). If you need to earn your initial qualifications first, our academy team can help you book onto those foundational courses before starting CPD.
What specific operational areas can be covered in a CPD course?
Our expert instructors can adapt your CPD training to focus on a wide variety of advanced operational disciplines, including:
- CAA Regulatory Updates: Navigating the latest changes and framework transitions (such as the shift toward RPC-L1 and RPC-L2).
- Night Operations: Managing safety, lighting protocols, and situational awareness in low-light environments.
- Thermal Imaging: Mastering thermography sensors for industrial or emergency use.
- Search and Rescue (SAR): Tactical flight patterns, crew coordination, and emergency response workflows.
- Payload Training: Getting the most out of specialized camera, sensor, or delivery hardware.
Ethical and Legal Considerations: Staying compliant with privacy laws, data protection, and local airspace restrictions.
I don't see the specific skill I need listed. Can you still train me and my team?
Yes. If there is a highly niche application or a specific piece of equipment you need training on, simply get in touch with our team. We regularly build completely bespoke flight and theory packages to match specific corporate and industrial workflows.
What is A1, A2, and A3 categories of operating a <25kg drone?
The categories of operations are known as A1, A2, and A3. They are classified as:
- A1 (fly over people)
- A2 (fly close to people)
- A3 (fly far away from people)
The basic CAA Drone Code will tell you everything you need to pass the test for a flyer ID, which allows you to fly in Open A1 and A3 categories.
What is the difference between the Open and Specific categories?
The Specific category covers operations that present a greater risk than that of the Open category, or where one or more elements of the operation fall outside the boundaries of the Open category. You must pass the online test and hold a Flyer-ID, and register as a UAS operator, and display your Operator ID on your UAS.
Who provides the A2 CofC and GVC training?
The A2 CofC and GVC training is provided by our experienced EEI Academy instructors. We are recognised by the CAA and their courses are designed to expand your theoretical knowledge to ensure you operate safely and appropriately.
Where will I do the training?
We have training venues and flight sites in Lincoln and Swindon with options to conduct the A2 CofC online.
If there are enough students on our courses, our training can also be brought to a bespoke location near you.
Testimonials
Excellent course. Tim was able to deliver all content in a way that made it easy to understand and more importantly, remember. The theory input provided a great starting point and ensured a seamless transition to the practical art of aviating the drones. The aspiration of earning “Gold Wings” is a fun incentive to work hard. Well done EEI Leicester Police
An outstanding week of training, both theory and practical flying. Extremely knowledgeable and approachable instructors who made the learning as easy and efficient as possible. This has prepared me extremely well for my RPAS job role. Zeta Central Student
I was made to feel welcome from the outset. Suffering from PTSD I was very nervous and apprehensive about attending but was given sufficient information beforehand and made comfortable from arrival. It's been one of the most rewarding courses I've done as I was able to enjoy the course and not have to worry about myself. Simon Garland-Lo
Overall, it was the best formal course I've undertaken in over 30 years in the military. Thank you. Zeta Central Student
Highly recommended. The instructors are very knowledgeable, patient and provide thorough training. Very enjoyable day. Many thanks. South West Water
Ian and Tim were very knowledgeable about the subject and approachable. Gauged the content and communication style to the attendees. Great week of learning a new skill. Sulhamstead Police Training College
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