We provide Civil Aviation Authority certified training and official competency certification in Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems and their operation in UK airspace.

What is far more important than the competitive pricing is the outstanding level of personal service this company provides. Airborne saw me and my colleagues through every step of the way.

The course and Chris’ support has given me far more confidence about how to operate, what is needed and what is safe. I thoroughly recommend this company’
— Yann Tessier - Global Head of Output - Video News REUTERS
 
I am a test pilot for a UK aircraft manufacturer and have been a professional pilot in the military and civil aviation for 25 years. I came to APUK based on a personal recommendation. I wasn’t disappointed. The training material is first class, the content superb, authoritative and polished.

I’d be pleased to recommend APUK to anyone.
— Simon Davies - Chief Test Pilot - Vertical Aerospace Group Ltd
Everyone has their own preferred way of learning, and Airborne Platforms was an absolutely perfect portal for me. I can’t praise enough the total personal commitment Chris Marshall and his friendly team dedicates to getting you through the course.

The learning documents are clear and simple. Everything is covered in ‘real people’ detail so everything makes sense, and if it doesn’t they really are on the end of a phone line to go through it with you personally. If you’re looking for a 5 star recommendation. You have it. Right here.
— Howard Greenhalgh - Film Director / Soft Target Ltd
Airborne Platforms were very thorough and extremely helpful in guiding me through all the new regulations etc involved with the GVC and the A2CofC courses.

I thoroughly recommend these specialists as they really know their stuff!
— Philip George - Academy Award Winner and PfCO Holder 0001 (The first CAA UAS Permission Holder) Hovercam
Call us on 01778420148 for a friendly chat to see what your options are. We’re here to help you.
— Chris Marshall - Director of Training
 
 

Consistently rated 'excellent' Airborne offers you not only training to fit your budget but also brings you into a community that will support you during your training and after. If you want to talk things through, you're welcome to call us on 01778420148 or drop us an email at info@airborneplatformsuk.com.

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A2CofC (UK A2)

£99

The A2CofC course will give you greater flexibility when flying in the “open” category of the current UK drone regulations. It will allow you to fly in congested areas and closer to uninvolved people. The course gives you A2CofC certification and access to the APUK Facebook Community,

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GVC & A2CofC

£500

The Combined course will provide you with the best of both worlds. You will be able to fly in the “Open” and “Specific” categories of the current UK drone regulations, taking advantage of the privileges that each of these competency certificates provides you.

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GVC

£450

The GVC course will allow you to operate in the “Specific” category of the current UK drone regulations with drones under 25kg. It will give you the ability to prove to potential clients the highest level of professional operational competency.

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EASA A1/A2/A3

€199

The EASA A1/A2/A3 course provided by our European partners DRONECLASS will allow you to operate in the Open Category across Europe. Perfect for those pilots who want to take their drones on their travels and fly in all compliant EU member states.

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Our training has been developed by our own team of leading aviators at the top of their game. When we say we know what we are talking about we mean it. We back this up with unrivaled support through your learning journey.

We’ve been training candidates on UAS systems using “Virtual Training Methodologies” since 2018. The first fully online “Virtual” course approved by the CAA was the Airborne course released five years ago.

Where we pioneered online UAS training, others have followed, so you’re in good hands as we have been able to hone and update our systems over these years.

All of our courses come with physical, copy protected certification included as standard. It is impossible to replicate our security marked hard copy certificate cards unlike digital certification. You won’t need to send a digital certificate off to an unofficial third party card printer. (Which understandably has inherent associated risks).

Can’t make up your mind? Call us on 01778 420148 to have a friendly chat and see how we can help you.

We will give you one to one help to create your operations manual using our bespoke system which is unavailable anywhere else. This ensures that when you complete our course you have your application away within seven days.

All of our GVC course graduates make successful CAA applications.

We guarantee that you won’t regret signing up with us

See what some of our qualified CAA authorisation holders say:-

We will work with you to help you achieve your potential in this brand new industry.

Chris Marshall Director of Training and Operations Manager APUK Ltd

Chris is a qualified UAS pilot with many years of experience operating remote aircraft up to 20Kg. Chris works on UAS projects on a daily basis and is on hand to offer insight into the industry for students. He is also a Lloyds Register qualified QHSE Lead Auditor and NEBOSH Certificate holder and Risk Assessor. Chris is on hand to offer insight into the UAS industry and coaching through the learning process.

Airborne Platforms UK

is a Recognised Assessment Entity approved by the Civil Aviation Authority

Al Pinner MBE BSc MRAeS

Chairman - Professional Board

Al retired from the RAF as a Squadron Leader in 2009 having flown over 100 operational missions in the Harrier and CF18 Hornet in various conflicts in the Balkans and the Middle East. He finished his RAF service as the Commanding Officer of The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. As well as being responsible for all the operational and administrative aspects of the BBMF, Al carried out hundreds of displays and flypasts in Spitfires and Hurricanes.

Testing Sites Across the UK

We help you every step of the way with one to one tutoring while completing the course.

Our close support when completing the risk assessment exercises and operations manual template makes this a breeze, our processes remove the stress.

Still not sure what is best for you and your plans - Call us on the number below to discuss your options and current industry applications

We are here to help you achieve your objectives.