Drone Pilot Academy

The Drone Pilot Academy Limited (DPA) is a UK drone training and equipment provider and a Civil Aviation Authority-authorised National Qualified Entity. It helps individuals and organisations develop drone-piloting skills, obtain relevant qualifications and choose equipment suited to their needs. Its courses include the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC), A2 Certificate of Competence, GVC refresher and revalidation, and PfCO-to-GVC conversion training. Specialist options cover surveying, multispectral imaging, infrared, FPV flying, cinematic work, SORA and accountable management, alongside introductory and bespoke training. DPA says its trainers are ex-military aviators with extensive instructional experience.

The company also sells a broad range of drones, including enterprise, FPV, survey, thermal, night-vision and internal-inspection models, as well as drone-in-a-box systems. Its store offers equipment and accessories such as payloads, batteries, cases, safety and survey equipment, licences and processing software. Additional services include drone hire and a pilot directory. DPA provides expert advice and setup support, and customer reviews describe assistance with demonstrations, training, paperwork and ongoing questions.