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The most established uav training center in CYprus

PS Drone Academy

The PS Drone Academy with more than 4 years of active presence in training drone pilots in Cyprus, has gained the trust of Governmental Departments, Universities and Private Corporations. Our course syllabus covers the demands of a high level drone operator whose diplomas were recognized by numerous EU CAAs. Using the essence of technology and training, educates pilots who can not only “pilot” a drone, but can operate it in all possible conditions, operate calmly in every scenario and take advantage of all the UAV functions. PS Drone Academy has been certified by the Department of Civil Aviation in Cyprus (DCA) since 2017.
| Certificate number CY-RATO-011

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Pilot training

Our drone pilot training organization provides the full set of courses available for becoming a drone pilot with an EASA remote pilot certificate of competence. Our highly experienced instructors will guide you to become a drone pilot who applies safety principles while you fly your drone.

courses for everyone

We offer courses both to individuals for recreational and professional use and to drone businesses.

new regulations

The new regulations which became effective on the 1st of January 2021 requires that you must have an Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) pilot certificate in order to fly your drone legally in Cyprus and Europe.

drone operation categories

There are three main categories of drone operations.

OPEN CATEGORY

The ‘open’ category is a category of UAS operation that, considering the risks involved,
does not require a prior authorization by the competent authority nor a declaration by the UAS operator before the operation takes place;

SPECIFIC CATEGORY

The ‘specific’ category of UAS operation, considering the risks involved, requires an authorization by the competent authority before the operation takes place, taking into account the mitigation measures identified in an operational risk assessment, except for certain standard scenarios where a declaration by the operator is sufficient or when the operator holds a light UAS operator certificate (LUC) with the appropriate privileges

CERTIFIED CATEGORY

The ‘certified’ category is a category of UAS operation that, considering the risks involved, requires the certification of the UAS, a licensed remote pilot and an operator approved by the competent authority, in order to ensure an appropriate level ofsafety

drone operations training

Open Category | A1 - A/A3 - A2

  • Max Altidude 120 m
  • Always maintain visual contact (VLOS)
  • Adhere to the national airspace zone restrictions
    as defined by the National AviationAuthorities

    • Specific Category | STS-01- STS-02

  • You have an operations manual
  • Need an operational authorization from the National Aviation Authorities and submit declarations after conducting Specific Operational Risk Assessments for the type of operations
  • Adhere to the national airspace zone restrictions as defined by the National Aviation Authorities.

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    Out Pilot training organization can train you and help you pass the competency assessment required from the National Aviation Authorities.

    of the highest level

    Theory and practice for obtaining the proper certificates related to specific types of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (drones).

    a multitude of fields

    With a variety of Drone types  and the proper training and guidance from the Academy’s team, which numbers years of experience in the field.

    Clear-cut Procedures

    With a variety of Drone types and the proper training and guidance from the Academy’s team, which numbers years of experience
    Be Safe.
    Fly. Create.

    Although you can do the online theoretical knowledge and practical skills training by yourself from the Department of Civil Aviation Cyprus for the open category A1/A3, we are here to help you train for these categories in a classroom environment with all the facilities and training resources.

    Meet the team

    • Marios Louka

      Marios Louka

      Accountable Manager / Chief RPAS Pilot, Ιnstructor & Examiner

      About Marios Louka

      Marios is an official DJI representative since 2013. He is also a multi-time awarded, globally recognized photographed, with an experience spanning across 30 years, being seated as the president of the Cyprus Photography Union and as a judge at PWS (Photo Wedding Stories).

      Since 2013 he combines his love, expertise and artistry in photography with drone flying, having cooperated extensively with multiple government agencies, including the University of Cyprus, over the last years.

      Protagonist in research and practical implementation on drones in Cyprus, Marios has played a major role towards the formalization, development and expansion of the use of drones, including their practical impementation across a multitude of professional fields and approaches.

    • Anastasios Karantonis

      Anastasios Karantonis

      Operations Manager / RPAS Ground School Instructor & PPL Holder

      About Anastasios Karantonis

      Anastasios has been part of the private sector since 1980, as a technical (IT) manager. He has worked in the field of software electronics and office organization marketing, e-Commerce, IT Security and Surveillance and Service Management. His extensive experience applies directly to the Academy’s management.

      Alongside his track record in the private sector, Anastasios has also founded T.K. MEDIserve Line, an electronics workshop specializing in management, support and maintenance of branded electronic devices in bioresonance. He has undertaken, for the same company, the organization of seminars, presentations and practical exercises in Cyprus, as a Consultant in Preventive Medicine and Biopsychology.

      Anastasios holds a degree as a private pilot operator (PPL), seating as Secretary of the Limassol Aeroclub. He also held a representative seat in the Club during the beginning of the Cyprus Air Sports Federation (CAF), as a member of Power Flying. He has taken part in many aero rallies and pilot and judge.

    • Irodotos Vasileiou

      Irodotos Vasileiou

      Services Manager / RPAS Senior Pilot, Flying Instructor & Examiner

      About Irodotos Vasileiou

      As a freelancer, Irodotos has a thorough knowledge in technical operations, having commenced his career in the private sector in 1982.

      His many years of experience are highlighted from a multitude of international and varied business ideas, such as the operation of a restaurant in London and a shopping center of RC Aeromodelling in Limassol.

      Since 2010, he has been maintaining a repair workshop on electronic remote equipment in Limassol.

      His love and passion for remote aeromodels have contributed to his undertaking thousands of hours of flying across all dimensions and levels. His extensive experience justify him with deep knowledge and as an experience instructor and trainer.

       

      Irodotos is an active member of the Limassol Aeroclub.

    Legislation

    All remotely piloted and autonomous aircraft from the small consumer devices used for recreation, to large aircraft used for other purposes, are subject to the provisions of legislation which aims to the safety of flights within the Cyprus Airspace.

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    Open Category

    Apply for the A2 open category and our experienced instructors will prepare you for the A2 competency assessment test and become a fully licensed pilot. Note that you have the A1/A3 certification before you can apply for the A2 certificate.

    Specific Category

    Apply for the specific category, our training organization will teach you everything that is required for this category according to standard scenarios 1 and 2 (STS-01, STS-02) and according to any missions that do not fall under these standard scenarios. Note that you have the A1/A3 certification before you can apply for the A2 certificate.

    COURSE SYLLABUS
    A1 / A3 OPEN CATEGORY

    • Air safety
    • Airspace restrictions
    • Aviation regulations
    • Human performance limitations
    • Operational procedures
    • UAS general knowledge
    • Privacy and data protection
    • Insurance
    • Security
    • Online Exams

    COURSE SYLLABUS
    A2 OPEN CATEGORY

    • Meteorology
    • UAS flight performance
    • Technical and operational mitigations for ground risk
    • UAS operations
    • Video Backgrounds
    • Congested area operations
    • Medical fitness
    • Fatigue

    COURSE SYLLABUS
    SPECIFIC CATEGORY

    • Air safety
    • Aviation regulation
    • Navigation
    • Human performance limitations
    • Operational procedures
    • UAS general knowledge
    • Meteorology
    • Emergency response plan
    • UAS flight performance
    • Technical and operational mitigations for Ground and Air risk
    • UAS operations
    • Congested area operations
    • Medical fitness
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    PRACTICAL TRAINING
    UAS [A1 / A3 OPEN CATEGORY]

    • Preflight Actions
    • In - flight procedures
    • Post - flight actions
    • Flight Modes

    PRACTICAL TRAINING
    SPECIFIC CATEGORY [STS - 1 AND 2]

    • Preflight Actions
    • In - flight procedures
    • Post - flight actions
    • BVLOS operations conducted under STS - 02
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    Contact the Academy

    You can contact the PS Drone Academy for any information you might be looking for on drone flying, drone certificates, events, academy news and much more. Just use the information or the form below to submit your message. We will be more than happy to assist you as soon as possible.

    You can also locate the PS Drone Academy on the map, below.

    Miltonos 93, Lemesos 3047, Cyprus
    +357 25812581, +357 99661662
    info@psdroneacademy.com

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    • ΘΕΟΧΑΡΗΣ ΘΕΟΧΑΡΙΔΗΣ
      ΘΕΟΧΑΡΗΣ ΘΕΟΧΑΡΙΔΗΣ,

      Το σημαντικότερο πράγμα που αποκόμισα από τα μαθήματα ήταν η επιμονή των θεωρητικών αλλά και των πρακτικών εκπαιδευτών σε θέματα ασφάλειας. Δεν υπήρχε καθόλου βιασύνη να τελειώσει το μάθημα, ή να συνεχίσουμε άλλη μέρα αν δεν θεωρούσαμε οι εκπαιδευόμενοι ότι στα θέματα ασφάλειας είχαμε πλήρη κατανόηση. Επιπρόσθετα, τόσο στην θεωρία, όσο και στην πράξη, οι εκπαιδευτές ήταν ενθουσιώδεις, και έδειχναν όλη την απαραίτητη σημασία σε όλες τις ερωτήσεις. Θεωρώ ότι έμαθα πολλά πράγματα στην σχολή, τόσο σε θεωρητικό, αλλά περισσότερο σε πρακτικό επίπεδο. Κατανοώ τα ρίσκα που συνοδεύουν τον χειρισμό ενός μη επανδρωμένου αεροσκάφους, και έμαθα να επιδεικνύω τον απαιτούμενο σεβασμό στους κινδύνους και στην σωστή προετοιμασία. Συγχαρητήρια στα παιδιά, συνιστώ ανεπιφύλακτα την σχολή.

      ASSISTANCE PROFESSOR, UNIVERCITY OF CYPRUS

    • ΗΡΑΚΛΗΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΥ
      ΗΡΑΚΛΗΣ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΦΟΡΟΥ,

      Η αγάπη μου για την πτήση και τα drones με ώθησε στην απόκτηση της πιστοποίησης μου μέσω της Ακαδημίας στα επίπεδα CRL-I και CRL-II για RPAS. Στην αναζήτηση μου για μια σοβαρή και εγκεκριμένη ακαδημία ανακάλυψα την PS Drone Academy στην Λεμεσό. Συμμετείχα και στα θεωρητικά αλλά και στα πρακτικά μέρη της εκπαίδευσης και η εμπειρία μου ήταν μοναδική και άκρως αποδοτική. Οι εκπαιδευτές, ο Τάσος και ο Ηρόδοτος, είναι άψογοι επαγγελματίες με απίστευτη πολυετή γνώση πάνω στο πεδίο, κάτι το οποίο φαίνεται άμεσα, από το πρώτο κιόλας μάθημα. Συνιστώ την PS Drone Academy ανεπιφύλακτα για όλους τους πιλότους που ψάχνουν να κάνουν ένα βήμα μπροστά.

      ANEMOS COMMERCIAL DRONE SERVICES

    • ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΣ ΠΟΛΥΚΑΡΠΟΥ
      ΑΝΑΣΤΑΣΙΟΣ ΠΟΛΥΚΑΡΠΟΥ,

      Η PS Drone Academy προσφέρει ένα εξαιρετικό και άκρως επαγγελματικό περιβάλλον. Η ομάδα των δασκάλων εκπαιδευτών είναι φιλική και σε καθοδηγεί άμεσα και αποτελεσματικά σε όλα τα επίπεδα εκμάθησης. Ακολούθησα τα προγράμματα της Ακαδημίας και μπορώ να πω με ασφάλεια πως το υλικό της θεωρίας είναι σωστά δομημένο και άκρως επεξηγηματικό - κάτι που είναι απίστευτα αναζωογονητικό, ειδικά όσο αφορά τα drones. Το πιο απολαυστικό όμως ήταν η πρακτική εξάσκηση, η οποία γίνεται πάντα με άρτιο εξοπλισμό. Η εμπειρία μου με την PS Drone Academy ήταν εξαιρετική!

      SKYDIVER & WINGSUIT NATIONAL ATHLETE

    • ANASTASIOS POLYKARPOU
      ANASTASIOS POLYKARPOU,

      PS Drone Academy offers an expectional and clear-cut professional environment. The instructors/trainers team is friendly and helpful, guiding you effectively throughout the various levels of training. I took part in the Academy lessons and I can safely say the material is properly structured and fully comprehensive - a trait that offers a refreshing scope on drones. The most enjoyable part is of course the practical experience, always done with the latest technology. My experience with PS Drone Academy was superb!

      SKYDIVER & WINGSUIT NATIONAL ATHLETE

    • IRAKLIS CHRISTOFOROU
      IRAKLIS CHRISTOFOROU,

      My love for drone flying led me to obtaining my flight certificate through the Academy, on levels CRL-I and CRL-II for RPAS. In my research for a serious and approved school I discovered the PS Drone Academy in Limassol. I took part in both the theoritical lessons and the practical exercises and my experience was unique and thoroughly rewarding. The trainers, Tasos and Irodotos, are superb professionals with an amazing knowledge on the field of drone flying, a trait that struck me immediately from the get-go. I recommend the PS Drone Academy for any and all pilots looking to take a step further in UAVs.

      ANEMOS COMMERCIAL DRONE SERVICES

    • THEOCHARIS THEOCHARIDIS
      THEOCHARIS THEOCHARIDIS,

      The most important lesson I got from the Academy's modules is the strong focus on safety, both in theory and in practical approach. There was no rush to end the lesson or continue another day if the trainers were not sure we understood matters of safety entirely. Additionaly, both in drone theory and practice, the Academy's trainers were encouraging and showed the required attention to all of our questions. I learned a lot, on all levels. I understand the risks that accompany drone flying and handling a UAV, and have learned to show the required respect towards the dangers involved and proper preparations. Congrats guys, I recommend this drone school wholeheartadly.

      ASSISTANCE PROFESSOR, UNIVERCITY OF CYPRUS

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