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GVC Online Drone Training Course
Regular price £718.80 Incl. VAT
99% Pass Rate
Est. Course Duration: 40 Hours
Lifetime Access To Course Content
One Free GVC Exam Attempt Included
CAA-Recognised Qualification For Commercial Operations
Get Certified To Safely Fly Drones Up To 25kg
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GVC Online Drone Training Course
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DESCRIPTION
The General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) is the UK’s benchmark qualification for professional drone pilots who need permission to carry out advanced commercial operations. This certificate is a required step for applying for an Operational Authorisation from the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), which allows drone flights in the Specific Category. The Specific Category covers missions that fall outside the standard Open Category limits, including higher-risk operations such as infrastructure inspections, surveying, mapping and flying in built-up or controlled environments.
The GVC is ideal for pilots who want to operate drones weighing up to 25kg in urban areas or closer to people and property than Open Category rules allow. It shows clients, regulators and insurers that you are fully trained and compliant with current UK drone laws.
Once you have completed the GVC course, including the theory exam, operations manual and practical flight assessment, you will be eligible to apply for your CAA Operational Authorisation. This authorisation is valid for one year and must be renewed annually.
Please note that the CAA application fee is £500 per year and must be paid directly to the CAA. This fee is not included in the course price.
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DELIVERY
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RETURNS
We’re committed to making your shopping experience seamless. Coptrz has a 30-day return policy for consumer purchases, which means you have 30 days after receiving your item to request a return. To be eligible for a return, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unused, and in its original packaging (unless the product is faulty). You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. To start a return, you can contact us at services@coptrz.com. If your return is accepted, we’ll send you instructions on how and where to send your package. Items sent back to us without first requesting a return will not be accepted. You can always contact us for any return question at services@coptrz.com. If you are a corporate business, Coptrz standard terms and conditions apply (call our customer support team at 0330 111 7177).
Damages and issues
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Exceptions / non-returnable items
Certain types of items cannot be returned under this policy, such as custom-made goods or activated drones/software. For detailed terms and guidance, feel free to contact us at services@coptrz.com. Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. Unfortunately, we cannot accept returns on gift cards.
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Requirements For The GVC
To complete your GVC online drone training, start with the structured theory course and take the included theory exam (resits available at £97 if needed). You will then prepare an Operations Manual using the provided template, which will be reviewed and approved by Coptrz. Once approved, you will complete a practical flight test. Your first attempt is included in the course cost, with resits priced at £174 for multirotor or £499 for fixed-wing drones. On successful completion, you will receive a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate valid for five years, allowing you to operate drones up to 25kg in the Specific Category. A CAA Operational Authorisation is required to fly, with an annual application fee of £500 payable directly to the CAA. You will also gain lifetime access to all course materials for ongoing revision and support.
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