PfCO (NQE) to GVC Conversion Course

If you DO NOT hold a current Operational Authorisation you cannot purchase your course

If you already have a current CAA OA (formerly PfCO) and an NQE Recommendation Certificate, we have an option to convert your NQE Recommendation Certificate over to a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate.

This will allow you to get an Operational Authorisation (OA) with additional 'Bolt-ons'* such as EVLOS and BVLOS (when these become available).

Once you've purchased this training package, you'll be given access to our on-demand, video-based learning system so you can begin your training. The videos will guide you through everything you need to know to convert from your NQE Recommendation Certificate to a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate. (This is a requirement for ALL Remote Pilots operating under an Operational Authorisation by the 31st December 2023)

All of our GVC on-demand E-Learning is taught by industry expert and UAVHUB CEO Matt Williams (Mr MPW) who will guide you through the learning process that will ultimately lead to you becoming a certified drone operator in the Specific Category.

Our E-Learning, GVC Conversion Course Includes the following:

• Video-based E-Learning of GVC syllabus
• Remote Online Theory Examination
• Flight Examination Exemption (submission of evidence required - see below)
• Operations Manual Update
• Award of General VLOS Certificate
• By booking a course, you agree to our course Terms & Conditions
  

On successful completion of this course, you are awarded a General Visual Line of Sight Certificate which is required to apply for an Operational Authorisation from the CAA and will allow you to do 'bolt-on' modules*.

*'Bolt-on' modules are due to be released in 2022. The first confirmed module will be EVLOS. Other modules are TBC.

Exemption from the Flight Test

You must hit the criterion listed below to be exempt from the Flight Examination:

• Hold or operate under a valid OA
  
• Minimum of 8 logged hours flying UAS (Total Time) in the last 12 months and;
• Minimum of 2 logged hours flying UAS in the 3 calendar months preceding entry into the GVC theory examination (this requirement is 2 hours per type.. i.e. 2 Hours 'Multirotor', if you only hold a 'Multirotor' permission. 2 hours 'Fixed Wing' if you hold a fixed-wing permission... Or 2 hours 'multirotor' AND 2 hours 'Fixed Wing', if you want to convert both permissions)

What does the GVC allow you to do?

• Apply to the UK CAA for an Operational Authorisation for drones up to 25kg Maximum Take off Mass.
• Maintain a 50m separation from uninvolved people
• Fly your drone within areas used for residential, industrial, residential and commercial use
• Add bolt-on modules to your Operational Authorisation such as EVLOS (Extended Visual Line of Sight) - currently TBC

Why choose UAVHUB?

UAVHUB (a registered trademark and trading name of Aerial Motion Pictures Ltd) is the world's first Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE); authorised by the CAA to provide professional drone courses for the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) AND/OR the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 C of C).

We have trained over 7000 Remote Pilots since 2015 and we have an outstanding reputation, supported by the fact that we are the UK's Highest Rated Drone course on Trustpilot with over 4500 5***** star reviews. 

Our Instructors are either ex. RAF Helicopter Instructors or are professionals in the professional Drone Space, with years of experience - with UAVHUB, you're in safe hands!