Drone Commercial licence

Drone Commercial license is for anyone who wants to fly a drone for commercial operations needs a permission from the CAA (CAA Regulations) known as a ‘Permission for Commercial Operations’ (PfCO).

Our PfCO course consists of a 2 day Ground School and an Operational Flight Assessment (normally at a later date).
Cost: £950+VAT (£1140 inc. VAT

The permission is held by the operator. The operator is generally a legal entity, such as an individual, company or charity.

This Permission lasts for 12 months. To gain this Permission from the CAA, you will need to:

• be at least 18 years of age
• demonstrate a sufficient understanding of aviation theory (airmanship, airspace, aviation law and good flying practice)*
• develop procedures for conducting flights, set out in an Operations Manual
• pass a practical Operational Flight Assessment (flight test)

• Our PfCO course includes:

  • 2 days of Aviation Theory Training and Examination
  • Operational Flight Assessment (normally at a later date)
  • Operations Manual assistance
  • Recommendation for a Permission for Commercial Operation on successful completion
  • Assistance with PfCO Application to the CAA
  • Candidate course materials
  • Sandwich lunch on the theory days and tea/coffee, etc
  • Flight assessment day public liability insurance (may cost extra with other companies)
  • Ongoing support for the first few months to ensure everything is going smoothly
  • Support with first annual renewal including advice on legislation changes and operations manual updates
  • 10% off Airdata UAV Drone logbook service

   

  Not included:

  • Additional Flight Training
  • The CAA fee for the category of aircraft applied for:
    More Fees apply

  

  *Concessions against the theory part of the course are possible. See Section 2, Chapter 4 of CAP 722 for full details.

Discounts are available to companies who send more than one pilot operating under the same PFCO.