Vanguard Drone Academy 
Vanguard Drone Academy was created to offer to Public Agencies, Corporate Clients and Individuals, Modern Training Services in Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS).
Our training center is approved by the Civil Aviation Authority with registration number EL-UAS-TC-4 and is the result of Vanguard’s years of experience and expertise in the design, development and evolution of Unmanned Aircraft Systems.
Our goal is to ensure that the prospective pilots will acquire the necessary knowledge in whichever Training Program they choose, obtaining the corresponding Certification from the Hellenic Civil Aviation Authority (HCAA) and the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA).
Training Programs
Category Α1/Α3
Category A2
Category A1/A3 & A2
Practical Training
Specific Category
Training Programs
Choose now the Training Program that suits your needs and gain knowledge and experience. Theoretical Training is carried out through the Online Asynchronous Platform available at our Academy.
Our experienced Instructors through the Practical Training Programs ensure that you acquire aviation skills and learn to fly with responsibility and safety. We tailor our Training Programs to your needs and your free time. Choose the Training Program that suits you and experience the unique Vanguard Drone Academy experience.
Category Α1/Α3
Category Α1/Α3
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions
The A1/A3 training program includes the following
themes :
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Insurance
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge
- Privacy and data protection
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes.
Category A2
Category A2
The training in categories A2 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C2: 0,9 kg to 4 kg
Prerequisites
- The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
- The Drone pilot candidate should hold a category A1/A3 licence.
Theoretical Education A2
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examination.
It consists of a series of 3 courses in an asynchronous training format that allows the use of SFE in an urban environment and at a safe distance from people.
It includes an online examination of 30 multiple-choice questions.
The A2 Training Program includes the following modules:
- Meteorology
- Flight performance of an SFE flight
- Technical and operational risk mitigation measures
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The A2 examinations are conducted with physical presence at our Academy’s premises.
Candidates are tested on 30 multiple choice questions with a total test duration of 45 minutes.
Category A1/A3 & A2
Category A1/A3 & A2
The training in categories A1/A3 & A2 is for the acquisition of a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems which fall into the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,9 kg
- C2: 0,9 kg to 4 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate operator for the examination of the theoretical examinations of the A.P.A.
It consists of a series of 12 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes 2 online examinations:
- 40 multiple choice questions of subcategories A1/A3
- 30 multiple-choice questions in subcategory A2 (A1/A1/A3) and 30 multiple-choice questions in subcategory A2 (A1/A3).
The A1/A3 & A2 Training Program includes the following themes:
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Flight performance of an SFE flight
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge of SSEA
- Technical & operational risk mitigation measures
- Meteorology
- Insurance
The trainee has the opportunity to test his/her level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams. The A1/A3 exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes. The trainee must have successfully completed the A1/A3 theoretical examination in order to proceed to the A2 examination.
The A2 examinations are conducted with physical presence at our Academy’s premises. Candidates are tested in 30 multiple choice questions with a total duration of 45 minutes.
Practical Training
Practical Training
The Gold training program includes theoretical training for all subcategories of the open category A1/A3-A2 as well as 12 hours of practical training which takes place at your location with one of the most established drone instructors.
Acquire flying skills tailored to your needs and live the ultimate experience with the flagship DJI M30T aircraft.
Practical training for the acquisition of an open category pilot’s license is optional according to the European regulation and is offered separately in the Bronze – Silver – Gold programs in order for the trainees to gain flying experience and substantial knowledge.
The Silver training program includes theoretical training for all subcategories of the open category A1/A3-A2 as well as 8 hours of practical training. The practical training is conducted by our Academy Flight Instructor which have many years of training experience in unmanned Aircrafts and their applications.
Acquire flying skills tailored to your needs and live the ultimate experience with DJI’s aircrafts.
Practical training for the acquisition of an open category pilot’s license is optional according to the European regulation and is offered separately in the Bronze – Silver – Gold programs in order for the trainees to gain flying experience and substantial knowledge.
The Bronze training program includes theoretical training for all subcategories of the open category A1/A3-A2 as well as 4 hours of practical training. The practical training is conducted by our Academy Flight Instructor which have many years of training experience in unmanned Aircrafts and their applications.
Acquire flying skills tailored to your needs and live the ultimate experience with DJI’s aircrafts.
Practical training for the acquisition of an open category pilot’s license is optional according to the European regulation and is offered separately in the Bronze – Silver – Gold programs in order for the trainees to gain flying experience and substantial knowledge.
Specific Category
Specific Category
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions
The A1/A3 training program includes the following
themes :
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Insurance
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge
- Privacy and data protection
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes.
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Training Programs
Category Α1/Α3
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions
The A1/A3 training program includes the following
themes :
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Insurance
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge
- Privacy and data protection
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes.
Category A2
The training in categories A2 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C2: 0,9 kg to 4 kg
Prerequisites
- The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
- The Drone pilot candidate should hold a category A1/A3 licence.
Theoretical Education A2
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examination.
It consists of a series of 3 courses in an asynchronous training format that allows the use of SFE in an urban environment and at a safe distance from people.
It includes an online examination of 30 multiple-choice questions.
The A2 Training Program includes the following modules:
- Meteorology
- Flight performance of an SFE flight
- Technical and operational risk mitigation measures
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The A2 examinations are conducted with physical presence at our Academy’s premises.
Candidates are tested on 30 multiple choice questions with a total test duration of 45 minutes.
Category A1/A3 & A2
The training in categories A1/A3 & A2 is for the acquisition of a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems which fall into the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,9 kg
- C2: 0,9 kg to 4 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate operator for the examination of the theoretical examinations of the A.P.A.
It consists of a series of 12 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes 2 online examinations:
- 40 multiple choice questions of subcategories A1/A3
- 30 multiple-choice questions in subcategory A2 (A1/A1/A3) and 30 multiple-choice questions in subcategory A2 (A1/A3).
The A1/A3 & A2 Training Program includes the following themes:
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Flight performance of an SFE flight
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge of SSEA
- Technical & operational risk mitigation measures
- Meteorology
- Insurance
The trainee has the opportunity to test his/her level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams. The A1/A3 exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes. The trainee must have successfully completed the A1/A3 theoretical examination in order to proceed to the A2 examination.
The A2 examinations are conducted with physical presence at our Academy’s premises. Candidates are tested in 30 multiple choice questions with a total duration of 45 minutes.
Practical Training
Gold Training Program
The Gold training program includes theoretical training for all subcategories of the open category A1/A3-A2 as well as 12 hours of practical training which takes place at your location with one of the most established drone instructors.
Acquire flying skills tailored to your needs and live the ultimate experience with the flagship DJI M30T aircraft.
Practical training for the acquisition of an open category pilot’s license is optional according to the European regulation and is offered separately in the Bronze – Silver – Gold programs in order for the trainees to gain flying experience and substantial knowledge.
Silver Training Program
The Silver training program includes theoretical training for all subcategories of the open category A1/A3-A2 as well as 8 hours of practical training. The practical training is conducted by our Academy Flight Instructor which have many years of training experience in unmanned Aircrafts and their applications.
Acquire flying skills tailored to your needs and live the ultimate experience with DJI’s aircrafts.
Practical training for the acquisition of an open category pilot’s license is optional according to the European regulation and is offered separately in the Bronze – Silver – Gold programs in order for the trainees to gain flying experience and substantial knowledge.
Bronze Training Program
The Bronze training program includes theoretical training for all subcategories of the open category A1/A3-A2 as well as 4 hours of practical training. The practical training is conducted by our Academy Flight Instructor which have many years of training experience in unmanned Aircrafts and their applications.
Acquire flying skills tailored to your needs and live the ultimate experience with DJI’s aircrafts.
Practical training for the acquisition of an open category pilot’s license is optional according to the European regulation and is offered separately in the Bronze – Silver – Gold programs in order for the trainees to gain flying experience and substantial knowledge.
Specific Category
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions
The A1/A3 training program includes the following
themes :
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Insurance
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge
- Privacy and data protection
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes.
Vanguard Drones operates in accordance with the latest EASA regulations for the operation and training of Unmanned Aircraft Systems and under a special category license approved by the Civil Aviation Authority
Gold Training Program
Gold Training Program
Gold Training Program
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform.
The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions.
Category Α1/Α3
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions
The A1/A3 training program includes the following
themes :
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Insurance
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge
- Privacy and data protection
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes.
Category A2
The training in categories A2 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C2: 0,9 kg to 4 kg
Prerequisites
- The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
- The Drone pilot candidate should hold a category A1/A3 licence.
Theoretical Education A2
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examination.
It consists of a series of 3 courses in an asynchronous training format that allows the use of SFE in an urban environment and at a safe distance from people.
It includes an online examination of 30 multiple-choice questions.
The A2 Training Program includes the following modules:
- Meteorology
- Flight performance of an SFE flight
- Technical and operational risk mitigation measures
The trainee has the possibility at any time to test their level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams
The examination shall be conducted online via the EASA-approved Proctor online Exams platform at a date and time specified by the candidate pilot in consultation with the instructor.
Candidates are tested on 30 multiple choice questions with a total test duration of 45 minutes.
Category A1/A3 & A2
The training in categories A1/A3 & A2 is for the acquisition of a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems which fall into the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories:
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,9 kg
- C2: 0,9 kg to 4 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform. The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate operator for the examination of the theoretical examinations of the A.P.A.
It consists of a series of 12 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes 2 online examinations:
- 40 multiple choice questions of subcategories A1/A3
- 30 multiple-choice questions in subcategory A2 (A1/A1/A3) and 30 multiple-choice questions in subcategory A2 (A1/A3).
The A1/A3 & A2 Training Program includes the following themes:
- Flight safety
- Aviation Regulations
- Operational procedures
- Privacy & Data Protection
- Protection against unlawful acts
- Flight performance of an SFE flight
- Air traffic
- Human factor
- General knowledge of SSEA
- Technical & operational risk mitigation measures
- Meteorology
- Insurance
The trainee has the opportunity to test his/her level of knowledge by choosing test exams in order to be sure of success in the final exams. The A1/A3 exams are conducted online through our Academy’s online platform, at a day and time chosen by the trainee after consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested on 40 multiple choice questions, with a total examination time of 45 minutes. The trainee must have successfully completed the A1/A3 theoretical examination in order to proceed to the A2 examination.
The A2 examination shall be conducted online via the EASA-approved Proctor Online Exams platform at a date and time specified by the candidate pilot in consultation with the instructor. Candidates are tested in 30 multiple choice questions with a total duration of 45 minutes.
Specific Category
The training in categories A1/A3 shall be for the purpose of obtaining a certificate for the operation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems falling within the following subcategories based on their Maximum Take-Off Weight.
Subcategories
- C0: < 0,25 kg
- C1: 0,25 kg to 0,90 kg
- C3-C4: 4 kg to 25 kg
Prerequisites
The Drone pilot candidate must be at least 16 years of age.
Theoretical Training
The training is conducted through an Online Asynchronous Platform.
The Academy sends the Trainee the login codes to the platform in order to access the curriculum and the supporting educational material.
The purpose of the Online Platform is to adequately prepare the candidate pilot for the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) theoretical examinations.
It consists of a series of 9 courses in an asynchronous training format.
It includes an online examination of 40 multiple-choice questions.