drone training
eLearning or instructor led drone training solutions tailored to meet your requirements.
We have over 40 years of unmanned aircraft operating experience with over 4,000 flying hours.
Manned Aviation Commercial Pilot - Air Traffic Control - World Wide Drone Flying Experience - 10 Years CAA Instructor
The South West’s Premier Drone Training School
Everything you need to obtain your A2 CofC or GVC qualifications in one location.
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A2 CofC & GVC Drone Training Courses
Located 15mins South of Bristol.
Easy travel links from M4/M5/A4/A38/A303.
Dedicated training facilities.
Train and relax in the heart of the North Somerset countryside.
Accommodation options available.
Ample free parking.
Free airport transfers.
Dedicated Facilities - 1-1 Training - Small to Large Groups - Residential Courses Available - Experienced Instructors
Instructor Led Course Dates
Our course calendar is updated regularly so please pop back to keep up-to-date with our course dates.
If you have an urgent requirement please contact us to discuss custom course options.
September 2025
Due to increased demand and operational commitments we have limited availability for instructor led courses during September, please contact us for instructor led course date options.
October 2025
Please contact us for course date options during October.
Course Deposit - Secure Your Place - Spread The Cost
You can pay a £150 deposit to secure a place on any of out GVC instructor led courses.
You can purchase your course deposit HERE (Opens in new window).
Outstanding balance to be paid at the start of your course.
Latest Classroom Feedback
“I enjoyed this course and Rich is a very nice and humorous instructor. We also got free coffee and biscuits! This is a very good course.”
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H D-B July 2025 (GVC & A2 CofC Instructor Led Course)
“Highly enjoyable, fast paced but time efficient while effectively maintaining our focus.”
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JB July 2025 (GVC & A2 CofC Instructor Led Course)
Latest Google Feedback
“Rich has a wealth of knowledge with all things to do with drones and flying. Rich is a great instructor and the course was very in depth, but not at all boring.”
JW August 2025
“Richard was very helpful and accommodating for my situation. Always got back to me about any questions or issues I had, even when out on deployment. I recommend this course.”
DH June 2025
“Unbelievable amount of information given out by Rich on this 3-day course. Really top-notch tutor and a great company to be in for the duration of the course. I couldn’t recommend him highly enough!”
JM Jan 2025
“Excellent experience throughout. Rich is very knowledgeable and brilliant at what he does. Will 100% use for future courses”.
GH Oct 2024
“If you want a teacher thats going to teach you how to fly safety then Rich at Spectrum is your man, years of experience, epic stories and great company”.
SV Oct 2024
“Highly recommended! Great training from an expert in aviation. I attended the A2 CofC course with Spectrum Drone Services, the training is relaxed and thorough. I now feel confident that I can fly my drone safely and legally. If you're looking for drone training, call Richard and have a chat, you won't be disappointed”.
KM Aug 2024
NQE to GVC Conversion Course
On the 10th January the CAA announced new guidance to RAE’s which allows us to continue to offer the the GVC conversion course.
The qualifying requirements for the GVC Conversion course are now;
Hold a UK Full Recommendation issued by a previous UK NQE.
Can evidence a minimum of 2hrs flying currency, in the three months preceding the conversion course, accrued in both the specific category and/or the open category.
You do not have to hold a valid CAA Operational Authorisation or be nominated in an operators operations manual.
You are not required to carry out a practical flight assessment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact us.
1 Day PfCO to GVC conversions available - Same day exam! Please call for more information and to book.
Free A2 CofC worth £159 on every instructor led GVC course.
We hold courses regularly, please contact us for further information on dates and availability.
The option to include an A2 CofC is available on all our courses.
Professional flight training bolt-on options are available with all our courses.
Please contact us for alternate course dates as we run courses regularly.
Spectrum Drone Services has been providing drone training solutions for over eight years. During this period we have worked with some of the countries leading drone training providers, and have trained over 2,700 students to date.
Our client base includes;
Construction & Demolition.
Counter Terrorism.
Fire Brigade.
Gold & Mining.
Ministry of Defence (Army, Navy, Air Force & Special Forces).
Police.
RNLI.
We are now partnered with with a leading CAA approved RAE (Recognised Assessment Entity) to provide a complete range of online and instructor led CAA drone courses, at a cost effective price.
Due to demand 2021 has seen us offering CAA approved drone training courses directly to our client base. Our A2 CofC online courses have proved very popular along with our GVC online and instructor led, COVID safe courses.
We also offer bolt-on courses for those new to the industry or who want to brush up on their existing skills, courses include;
Advanced Flight Training.
Basic & Advanced Photography.
Complex Area Operations.
Industrial Inspections.
Photoshop/Image Editing.
Thermography.
Video Editing.
Please contact us to find our more about our range of services as well as our cost effective online and instructor led drone courses.
To find out more about the CAA’s role regarding Drones in the UK please visit;
https://www.caa.co.uk/consumers/remotely-piloted-aircraft/register-to-fly-a-drone-or-model-aircraft/
See our previous course Feedback & Frequently Asked Questions.
A2 CofC courses
from £99
Find out more about our A2 CofC courses.
Online Course: £99
Instructor Led A2 CofC: £159
GVC courses
from £449
Find out more about our GVC courses.
Online Course Now Only: £449!
Instructor Led Course + Free A2 CofC Only: £549
gvc fixed wing
conversion course
from £699
For more information call us on
07961 771418
or email us at
info@spectrum-drone-services.co.uk
Instructor led - Learn from experienced instructors & operators.
COVID safe - 1-1 classroom options available.
Web based eLearning - learn at your own pace.
A2 CofC - GVC - Multirotor - Fixed Wing - eLearning - Classroom - Cost Effective - COVID Safe Training
We have over 40 years of unmanned aircraft operating experience with over 4,000 flying hours.
Manned Aviation Commercial Pilot - Air Traffic Control - World Wide Drone Flying Experience - 10 Years CAA Instructor
Spectrum Drone Services is a training partner of 3iC Ltd. (CAA RAE No 1625)