Drone Pilot Training

Professional training programs tailored for industry needs — from first steps to advanced field operations.

Professional training for drone spraying and pilot certification

Become a certified drone pilot with dedicated modules for spraying, agricultural spreading and industrial applications.

Our courses are recognized and eligible for national funding programs (CPF, CIF, AFDAS, Pôle Emploi, Agefiph).

Drone Spraying Training

Duration: 3 days

Audience: professional drone pilots

Beginners: possible via our center for CATT + practice (DGAC professional license)

Program:

  • Use of captive and autonomous spraying drones
  • Real condition exercises on our 50 ha sites
  • Maintenance, safety and regulation

Focus — Trichogram release

  • Objectives: targeted biocontrol, biodiversity-friendly
  • Equipment: 8L spreader, RC control, dosage settings
  • Preparation: plot selection, weather windows, flight plan/ha
  • Procedure: calibration, trajectories, speeds, heights
  • Regulation & safety: areas, third parties, traceability
  • Practice: vineyards, orchards, maize — real cases on site

Other Courses

  • Initial pilot training (CATT + practice)
  • Drone thermography
  • 3D photogrammetry
  • Aerial video editing

Why Choose Us?

  • Proven experience and DGAC-aligned programs
  • Full support towards professional pilot certification
  • Up-to-date content and expert trainers
  • Fundings available depending on your situation (case-by-case)
  • Network of institutional and industrial partners

Our Teaching Resources

  • Theory: equipped rooms in Cahors and Montauban, flight planning software, e-learning + quizzes
  • Practice: full fleet (quad, hexa, octocopters, fixed-wing, sprayers)
  • Dedicated sites: 50 hectares with buildings for real-world training
  • Support: help with MANEX, Alpha Tango, DGAC approvals

Programs & Scenarios

  • RS5717 Certification + DGAC program (CATT)
  • Regulation, flight prep, navigation, communication, emergencies

DGAC Scenarios:

  • S1: VLOS, non-populated area (200m max)
  • S2: BVLOS, non-populated, 1km radius / <150m AGL
  • S3: In urban area, VLOS, within 100m of pilot

Institutional Engagement

We are the Regional Representative for Occitanie within UNEPAT (French union of professional UAS operators).

www.unepat.fr

Eligible to "Mon Compte Formation"

We are authorized to deliver the training and the evaluation leading to RS5717.

Details available on France Compétences:

Professional drone pilot – RS5717

Qualiopi Certification

Our organization is Qualiopi certified, an official guarantee of quality and compliance.

This certification, issued by the French State, confirms our training complies with the National Quality Framework and is eligible for public and pooled funding (CPF, Pôle Emploi, OPCO, etc.).

Practical Information

  • Accommodation in Cahors area: hotels nearby or studio for several days
We are officially registered under N° 73 46 00427 46 and DataDock certified, ensuring quality and compliance.

Registration / Information request

Our partners

DGAC
BEA
ENEDIS
Occitanie Region

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Products & Training

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AEOTIC HQ

Phone / WhatsApp

+33627494909•WhatsApp

Address

240 Rue de L'Aérodrome

46230 Cieurac, France

Ireland & UK Distributor

Drone Clean Ltd

For customers in Ireland and the UK, contact our authorized distributor or reach AEOTIC directly.

WhatsApp & Mobile
+353 86 260 1973•WhatsApp

Full Support Included

Every drone includes training, technical support and extended warranty.

  • • Pilot training included
  • • Technical support in France
  • • Warranty up to 3 years
  • • Spare parts available
  • • Preventive maintenance
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