09/06/2026
Day 1 of our four-day combined A2 CofC and GVC drone training course with Iprosurv brought the students deeper into the world of professional drone operations.
We started in the classroom with an introduction to drones, including Unit 1: Air Law and Safety, where students explored the rules, responsibilities, and safety principles that sit behind every competent drone flight.
Then it was time to get hands-on.
The students moved into drone maintenance, learning why aircraft care, pre-flight checks, battery awareness, and equipment readiness are not just good practice, but essential parts of safe and professional operations.
From there, we headed outside for Exercise 1: First Flight.
This introduced the students to site setup, take-off and landing procedures, and the importance of building a safe operating environment before the drone even leaves the ground. They also gained valuable flight time on our DJI Mini 5 Pro training drones, giving them the opportunity to develop confidence, control, and familiarity with the aircraft.
We finished the day back in the classroom with Unit 2: Airspace Operating Principles, looking at how drone operations fit into the wider aviation environment.
So, what does today hold?
Day 2 kicks off with a Q&A session, giving students the chance to ask anything they have been thinking about overnight. Sometimes the best learning happens after the classroom has gone quiet and the brain has had time to process.
Then we move into Unit 3: Airmanship and Aviation Safety, followed by Unit 4: Human Performance and Limitations. These units are vital because being a remote pilot is not just about controlling a drone. It is about decision-making, situational awareness, discipline, planning, and understanding the human factors that can affect safe flight.
After that, we are back outside for an introduction to the GVC practical flight test, more practical flying, and on-site risk assessments.
This is where Iprosurv training really stands apart.
With our on-site practical flight training area, skills poles, classroom facilities, and dedicated outdoor flight space all in one location, students can move seamlessly between theory and practical application. They are not just learning what to do. They are learning how to think, assess, prepare, operate, and adapt like professional remote pilots.
The day will finish with Unit 5: Meteorology, Unit 6: Maps and Charts, and further drone maintenance training. Weather, airspace, navigation, planning, equipment care, and practical flight skills all come together to build the foundation of safe, confident, and capable drone operations.
This is what professional drone training should look like.
Classroom learning. Practical flying. Real-world decision-making. On-site facilities. Instructor-led development. Confidence built one flight at a time.
If you would like to know more about Iprosurv drone training, contact us on 0114 4055 007 or visit https://zurl.co/cav6Y
