TRAIN TO BE A DRONE PILOT
Our fully approved CAA Drone Training and OFQUAL accredited courses will get you into the skies with confidence.
Whether classroom-based or online, start your training journey with Coptrz today.
Coptrz Academy
If you want to stand out from the crowd, you’re going to need a training provider that offers CAA Approved Drone Training, Global Qualifications and on-going support from industry experts from across the world.
Getting your PfCO (you may know this as a Drone Licence or Drone License if you’re an international student) with Coptrz Academy is a signal of intent. It tells the world that you’re a serious drone pilot who wants to be the best you can be.
WHO IS IT FOR?
✓ Individuals wanting to start a drone business
✓ Organisations wanting to make their operations faster, safer and more cost-effective
✓ Individuals or Organisations that operate a variety of drones (DJI, Parrot, Flyability, Wingtra) and want a training team who works day in, day out with their specific set-up
✓ We also run exclusive OFQUAL Level 5 courses for those organisations wanting to run large, complex UAV projects that involve a number of pilots, as well as a number of industry-specific courses for surveying, inspection and public safety.
Don’t leave your training to chance, start your drone training journey with Coptrz today.
LIVE WEBINAR
1 Oct, 2.00pm BST
Join UAV Strategist Jamie Cording and Drone Trainer Duncan Hewitson to find out what to expect when you take your first steps into the world of drones. Discover top tips on how to launch a successful drone business, clear the fog on the upcoming drone regulation changes in 2021 and meet like-minded individuals in the live chat.
Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to learn from experts in the field.
DRONE TRAINING AT COPTRZ ACADEMY
CHOOSE YOUR TRAINING
Online courses
PfCO & OFQUAL 4 ACCREDITATION PACKAGE
£599 + Vat
Payment plans available
You want to fly drones commercially and need Drone Training
What’s included?
- PfCO Drone Training Course
- OFQUAL 4 Accreditation
- A2 COFC included
- Flight Test at one of 11 locations across the UK
- Lifetime Membership to Coptrz Academy
- Operations Manual Support
- Access to the Coptrz Pilot Facebook Community
- *3-month subscription to AIVA Asset Inspection Software
*Not applicable to ELC students
Commercial UAV Surveying Course
£475 + Vat
Payment plans available
You want to manage large, complex UAV projects in the survey sector
Course Benefits
- If you’re a Drone Service Provider you’ll be armed with the knowledge to win and deliver business in the surveying space
- Existing Survey, Geotechnical or Civil Engineering organisation you’ll have a simple way to start using drone effectively
- You’ll fill the knowledge gap in capturing high-quality data and photogrammetric theory
- It will enhance and refresh your skills in the drone surveying space
OFQUAL 5 Award for Commercial Drone Pilots
£799 + Vat
Payment plans available
You want to manage large, complex UAV projects involving a number of pilots
What’s included?
- A globally recognised OFQUAL 5 Training Course
- EVLOS, BVLOS and Planning and Operating in congested areas
- Lifetime membership to COPTRZ Training Academy
- Unlock discounts on your Drone Insurance with Moonrock
- Access to the Coptrz Pilot Facebook Community
- *3-month free subscription to AIVA Asset Inspection Software
*Not applicable to ELC students
BUSINESS STARTER PACKAGES
From £2,295 + Vat
Payment plans available
You’re starting your own business and you need the full works
What’s included?
- A Quadcopter Drone (DJI or Parrot)
- PfCO Drone Training Course
- OFQUAL 4 Accreditation
- A2 COFC included
- Flight Test at one of 11 locations across the UK
- Lifetime membership to COPTRZ Training Academy
- Operations Manual Support
- 3-month free subscription to AIVA Asset Inspection Software
- Access to the Coptrz Pilot Facebook Community
- Big Thinking for Small Business book by Steve Coulson, Coptrz co-founder
Classroom courses
OFQUAL 4 ACCREDITATION FOR COMMERCIAL DRONE PILOTS
£945 + Vat
Classroom training will resume once safe
You want to fly drones commercially and need Drone Training
What’s included?
- 3-day PfCO Drone Training Course at one of 11 training facilities across the UK
- OFQUAL 4 Accreditation
- A2 COFC included
- Flight Test included
- Lifetime membership to Coptrz Academy
- Operations Manual Support
- Access to the Coptrz Pilot Facebook Community
- *3-month free subscription to AIVA Asset Inspection Software
*Not applicable to ELCAS students
OFQUAL 5 Award for Commercial Drone Pilots
£2,000 + Vat
Classroom training will resume once safe
You want to manage large, complex UAV projects involving a number of pilots
What’s included?
- 3-day OFQUAL 5 Training Course at our Leeds Training Facility
- EVLOS, BVLOS and Planning and Operating in congested areas are just some of the topics you’ll cover on this course
- Lifetime membership to Coptrz Academy
- Unlock discounts on your Drone Insurance with one of our partners
- Access to the Coptrz Pilot Facebook Community
- *3-month free subscription to AIVA Asset Inspection Software
*Not applicable to ELCAS students
LIVE WEBINAR
Live Webinar with Jamie Cording – 22 September, 14:00 – 15:00 BST
If you’re ready to start a new career in the drone sector you’re going to need training, hardware, software and ongoing support. Our Business Starter Packages include everything you need and more! The question is which package will suit your business needs and requirements?
Join Jamie’s live webinar on 22nd September and find out why a Business Starter Packages is the perfect first step to kick-off your new journey into drones and which package is right for you.
What You’ll Learn on the webinar:
✓ Current UK drone market trends for 2020
✓ Where you should focus your drone business?
✓ An overview of the Parrot ANAFI Thermal, Mavic 2 Pro and Mavic 2 Enterprise Thermal drones
✓ What added value is included in the packages?
SAVE MY SEAT
DRONE REGULATIONS 2021
To fly a drone commercially in the UK you need to gain a Permission for Commercial Operations (PfCO) from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) by enrolling on a CAA Drone Training Course.
On 31st December 2020 the PfCO will be replaced by a new certificate and regulations, why we wait for these to come into effect the PfCO is perfectly acceptable to attain to start operating as a Commercial Drone Pilot. Once your Permissions expire after 12 months you be able to easily transition your Permissions into the new certifications, so there is no rush to transition your permissions or to wait until July to start your training.
Daniel Wilson, COPTRZ Head of Training
Highvue Drone Services
“You helped me believe in my product and life decision to start a business, opening my eyes to the potential of the industry. I’ve had amazing feedback from clients on my work to date. Your experience and advice is invaluable, and you have helped me on my path. 2020 is going to be huge for me and my business.”
ADVICE CENTRE
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How much is Drone Insurance?
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Do I need to be a qualified Surveyor or Asset Inspection professional to work in these sectors as a Drone Service Provider?
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What do you recommend as a starter drone?
Hear from our Head of Training, Dan Wilson
WHY CHOOSE COPTRZ?
The only OFQUAL Accredited training provider in the UK
No other drone training provider in the UK is OFQUAL accredited. It's globally recognised meaning your earning potential has just gone to the next level. It's also a quality stamp, it lets companies know that you're a serious pilot. No one outside the drone industry knows what a PfCO is, but they know what OFQUAL is. To win the contracts you need to speak in a language everyone understands.
Flight Test Locations across the UK
We have 11 flight test centres across the UK including Northern Ireland. That means you won't be travelling long distances to take a one hour long flight assessment.
Chief Drone Pilot Training
We want you to be a success, that's why we don't just stop at the PfCO. We provide a learning pathway that takes you all the way up to a Chief Drone Pilot. This is the best of the best, and we've got these 'Top Gun' pilots operating across the globe.
Finance Options Available
We have finance options to suit all budgets. You can put a part payment down on your training course, and then pay the rest just before you start. We will work with you all the way to getting your permissions to fly commercially (PfCO).
Graduate from the most prestigious Drone Training Academy in the UK
Think about it. Will Balfour Beatty or the BBC really hire someone who got their permissions to fly quick and easy. We've trained some of the best drone pilots in the world, trust us when we say it matters who you're trained by if you want to be successful.
Access Industry Expert Workshops
We don't just work with one drone brand, we work with the largest range the UK has to offer. They like to drop in on a regular basis to give you exclusive masterclasses and workshops on their drones and software - think DJI, Parrot, Flyability and Flir. There's a reason these Industry giants work with Coptrz.
Live Trainer Support
During Covid-19 we will be running our training courses through a virtual classroom with live trainer support and sessions for you to attend throughout the week. We truly will be with you every step of the way. Plus, we find standard online training courses really dull.
Ops Manual Support
This is included for all Coptrz Academy training courses. We'll do all the heavy lifting. and will support you with all the paperwork for your application to the CAA. And with an unrivalled query rate of 0.1%, you know you're in safe hands.
ELCAS Approved for ex-military
You're coming out of the military and want to continue being excellent, but with drones. You're in the right place, we're the only drone training provider approved by ELCAS. Even better, you can use your ELCAS credits towards our courses.
Perks exclusive to Coptrz Academy
We're the UK's leading commercial drone expert, we don't just run the biggest training academy in the UK. Throughout the year we offer trials and perks like free access to AIVA, the leading inspection software. In fact, you can have 3 months free access to this tool right from the start.
Continual Learning Platform
We aren't a one and done kind of organisation. We're on a mission to revolutionise the world with drones, and we can only do that if we walk side by side with you on your journey. So we keep Coptrz Academy fresh with new content on a weekly basis from global experts. It's all about keeping the saw sharp.
Train with the Industrys best
We are proud to have one of the most highly qualified training teams in the world. They've flown commercially, they know what it takes to be 'Top Gun' in the drone industry. If you want to know the secrets of the trade, then you're in the right place.
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