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Zeta Closed
- Learn from ex-military drone experts
- Professionally delivered face-to-face instruction throughout
- An excellent learning environment that caters for all learning styles
- Minimum 2 hours practical flight training included
The Zeta Closed drone training course is a bespoke course built around our CAA accredited, combined General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) and A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 CofC) course. It is designed for commercial groups or businesses and can cater to more specific customer needs, in addition to the standard course, which can be delivered from a customer’s flight site. Due to the bespoke nature of this course, it lasts for 5-days in order to factor in specific customer needs, such as night flying.
The course aims to train students how to fly and manipulate sensors safely and efficiently to support a wide range of drone applications.
All students will be expected to complete pre-course learning through our e-learning platform prior to starting the course. This will be followed by 2-days of classroom-based, instructor-led theory training and 3-days of practical flight training* to provide you with a minimum of 2-hours of 1-to-1 flying instruction.
You will be assessed through a multiple-choice written examination upon completing your theory training, qualifying you for your A2 CofC, and a flight assessment on your final day of the course, thus qualifying you for your GVC.
Upon successful completion of the Zeta Closed course, you will have not only the skills, but the permission, to fly confidently in the Open (low risk) and Specific (increased risk) Categories.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
The combined course for the GVC and the A2 CofC caters to both beginners and current drone pilots. This comprehensive course equips you with the latest knowledge and skill sets mandated by the CAA. These qualifications are essential for operating drones safely and in compliance with regulations within either the Open category (low risk) or specific category (increased risk).
Your course will consist of 2 days theory, encompassing 9 essential modules, and 2 days of flying, followed by a Flight Skills Assessment on the final day.
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
LOCATION
This course can be conducted at either our central training site in Lincolnshire, or at a bespoke location depending on course numbers.
Following your enquiry, EEI will generate a bespoke proposal that captures your exact training needs, from which we can work with you to refine our solution to meet your requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
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 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
The course was very good, one to one remote access worked very well. Online A2 CofC Student
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
The instruction from Steve and Gally was excellent. They understood the need to translate the course content into a practical way that we as Kent Fire & Rescue Service will us it. I believe all the content was covered and as a candidate I gained confidence at flying using the hand held screen and camera. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone getting involved with any drone activities. Kent Fire and Rescue Service
Both Tim and & Ian were super knowledgable and very keen to make the training role specific for our individual departments. Really enjoyed it, keep up the good work. Avon and Somerset Police
Overall, it was the best formal course I've undertaken in over 30 years in the military. Thank you. Zeta Central Student
The whole team was an absolute pleasure to work with, friendly and approachable with a good sense of humour. University of the West
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