Drone Training - Get hands on
Have you just bought a drone and want to learn how not to crash it? Or have you been on a drone training course but you didn’t do any hands on flying? Perhaps you’ve got your A2 Cof C or GVC but you’re not sure how to take it to the next level.
Eastwood Drones pilots use drones for broadcast, film making and industrial use such as agriculture, inspections and thermal surveys. We’ve delivered workshops for Jessopps and DJI and have flown drones at major sporting events, on feature films, for TV and commercials. We do drone inspections and deliver 3D models to our industrial clients.
Our range of courses are for everyone, whether you are a complete beginner, someone looking to build confidence or enhance your knowledge and skill level. What makes us different is our courses are practical, we will take you out flying to put into practise what you learn in the classroom.
We’ve totally revamped our course offering this year. We have developed five courses that cover all the aspects of flying drones and working in the drone industry. We will run a weekend course of 1 &2 in Spring and Autumn each year. 3-5 will be based on demand. If our filming schedule allows we may run the odd day throughout the year, sign up to our email list to be notified of ad-hoc dates.
Drone Flying 1 - Hands on and confidence flying
Drone Flying 2 - Taking things further. Coreographing shots for TV and looking at Survey and Inspections
Drone Flying 3 - Running a drone business. Getting clients, how to work on a TV/Film set, what to charge….
Drone Flying 4 - Survey and Inspection with drones. Mapping and 3D modelling
Drone Flying 5 - FPV First Person view. Building your own drones and flying FPV
All of our courses are practical and hands on. Bring your own drones and have a go at flying ours.
Flying Drones 1 & 2 - Hands on, Building confidence and choreographing shots
Location: North East Wales
Duration: 2 days
Cost: £675
Level: Beginner / Intermediate / Currently going through A2 CofC or GVC
Summary: This two day course will teach you everything you need to know to confidently fly drones. It’s a practical course where you will get hands on flying time with our experienced pilots. We cover the sylabus for the A2 CofC exam and have arranged for a discounted examination if you want to get a qualification after the course. If you are about to take your GVC flight exam, we will teach you all you need to know to pass with flying colours.
Next Course: 21st and 22nd November 2026 - CLICK HERE
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FLYING Drones 1-5 - Aerial film and photography masterclass
Location: North East Wales
Duration: 5 days
Cost: £2250
Level: This course will teach you everything you need to know about flying drones and running a drone business
Summary: Are you already flying drones and want to take your skills to the next level? Want to know how to operate drones at live events, motorsport or on film sets? How about mapping and 3d modelling and site inspections. Fpv? Then this is the course for you. Learn skills from pilots who have worked on the World Rally Championship, flown launch events for DJI and worked on Film and TV productions. It includes practical elements where you will fly drones at our flying field in North East Wales.
Next Course: Due to our busy filming schedule the five day course will run when we have enough demand. Sign up to our mailing list to be notified when the dates are confirmed.
1:1 Tuition
Location: North East Wales
Duration: TBA
Cost: 1hr - £120, 3hrs - £300
Level: Any
Summary: one to one training with an experienced Eastwood Media drone pilot at our flying field in North East Wales. We will help you improve your skills, prepare you for your GVC flight test or just help you build confidence in your flying ability.
Next Course: We book these around our availability. Get in touch when you have a date in mind.
All prices are inclusive of VAT at 20%