GENERAL VISUAL LINE OF SIGHT CERTIFICATION (GVC)
THE JOURNEY STARTS HERE TO BECOMING A PROFESSIONAL DRONE PILOT
Having the GVC under your belt will enable you to appeal to the ever-increasing numbers of businesses looking to hire experienced & professional drone operators.
WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THE GVC?
From the 1 January 2021 The GVC qualification is the certificate you need if you want to get an Operational Authorisation from the CAA to fly drones up to 25 kg in built-up areas safely and legally.
If you're interested in delivering an income from drones, you should take the GVC because it is a widely recognised qualification throughout the industry to prove that you are a safe and competent drone pilot, who has undertaken professional training and proven their practical skills with a CAA approved Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE).
Having the GVC under your belt will enable you to appeal to the ever-increasing numbers of businesses looking to hire experienced & professional drone operators.
This is an entirely ONLINE based course (apart from the in-person Flight Test) as authorised by the CAA.
Learn to get your GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) Operational Authorisation so you can fly your drones in the Specific Category) with our New and Improved GVC Fast-Track Training Course!
WHAT DOES THE GVC ALLOW YOU TO DO?
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Apply to the UK CAA for an Operational Authorisation for drones up to 25kg Maximum Take off Mass.
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Maintain a 50m separation from uninvolved people
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Fly your drone within areas used for residential, industrial, residential and commercial use
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Add bolt-on modules to your Operational Authorisation such as EVLOS (Extended Visual Line of Sight)
GVC COURSE CONTENT
To gain a GVC, delegates must first attend a training course delivered by a Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE). The CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) approves Flightgate partners to provide drone training courses and certification.
Delegates will learn the essential skills and knowledge needed to operate a drone within the Specific Category during the course. The GVC course introduces delegates to factors such as aviation law and basic principles of flight, plus flight planning and preparation.
THE SYLLABUS INCLUDES
Aviation Law and Responsibilities
UAS Airspace Operating Principles
Airmanship and Aviation Safety
Human Performance Limitations
Meteorology
Navigation and Charts
UAS General Knowledge
Operator Responsibilities
Operating Procedures
Delegates will sit a 40-question theory exam at the end of the course. There is no practical exam with this qualification.
PRACTICAL FLIGHT TEST
After completing the theory course, delegates will undertake a practical flight test. This assessment ensures that a pilot has the skills and knowledge to operate safely in the Specific Category and competently undertake a range of VLOS (Visual Line of Sight) operations.
Delegates will need to demonstrate their procedures before, during, and after a drone flight.
After you have completed the theory course, Operations Manual, and flight assessment, Flightgate will provide you with a 'recommendation.' You will need to submit your 'recommendation’, along with your Manual and Certificate, to the CAA for approval of your GVC.