The Beginner Drone Pilot Course: Drone Pilot Academy

This course contains the use of artificial intelligenceThis course has been made in partnership with William Brown, a highly experienced, operationally proven drone pilot and tactical instructor with over a decade of service in the British Army’s elite airborne and special operations community.William has a distinguished background that includes multiple operational tours in high-threat environments, during which he served as a lead UAV/Drone Operator, ISR specialist, Team Leader, and Second-in-Command. He has flown hundreds of hours across eight different UAV systems — ranging from micro FPV to heavy-payload platforms, including Fixed Wing, VTOL, and FPV HE variants. He completed the British military’s most current and comprehensive drone operator courses as recently as March 2025 and remains one of the most current and capable pilots in the drone industry.Have a drone but don't know where to start? This course will take you from complete beginner to confident pilot — and help you pass the UK Flyer ID test.Whether you just unboxed your first drone or you've been too nervous to take it out of the bag, the Beginner Drone Pilot Course gives you everything you need to fly safely, legally, and with real skill.No experience needed. No technical background required. Just a drone and the desire to learn.What you'll learn:By the end of this course, you'll know how to set up and pre-flight check your drone, understand UK drone laws and the regulations that keep you flying legally, navigate your drone through essential manoeuvres with confidence, capture stunning aerial photos and video, troubleshoot common issues in the field, and take care of your equipment so it lasts.Each lesson is accompanied by a dedicated resource pack for you to download and use when both preparing and flying your drone