£795.00 exc. VAT

Zeta DRONE TRAINING – Central

PUBLIC TRAINING COURSE

Our Zeta course offers a comprehensive solution for acquiring the essential qualifications needed to operate a drone weighing over 250g within either the Open or Specific Categories, and is the perfect drone flying course for beginners.

  • Training location:  EEI HQ in Lincolnshire
  • Residential package available (in nearby hotel), ensuring a seamless and focused learning experience. Select the ‘Residential Option’ bolt-on to add the residential package to your course.
  • EEI Operations Manual template included
  • EEI pen and notebook included
  • Student handbook
  • Light lunch and refreshments included
  • Free car parking
  • Networking opportunities – gain insights into different industries and learn from the diverse experiences of other drone pilots and professionals in the field
  • Retraining and one theory and flight assessment retest included if required
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learning outcomes

The combined course for the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) and the A2 Certificate of Competency (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 Civil Aviation Authority (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 will be run at EEI HQ in Lincolnshire.  The address is Building B, West Central, Runcorn Rd, Lincoln, LN6 3QP. View directions. If you are taking the residential option, we will accommodate you in a nearby hotel.

Additional information

Date

28th April – 1st May, 23rd – 26th June, 28th – 31st July, 11th – 14th August, 22nd – 25th September, 27th – 30th October, 24th – 27th November, 15th – 18th December

course dates

This course will be run from 9am – 5pm over the 4 day course duration. Use the calendar below or the drop-down above view available dates.

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