UAVHub

What UAVHub does

UAVHub, trading as Aerial Motion Pictures Ltd (company number 09269878), is a UK-based drone pilot training provider and the first Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE) authorised to deliver both the A2 Certificate of Competency and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC). The company sells primarily through its e-commerce storefront (uavhub.com) and dedicated learning management system (courses.uavhub.com), offering CAA-approved video-based e-learning, AI-invigilated online theory examinations, and practical flight assessments at five UK training venues. Revenue is generated mainly through one-time course fees — A2 C of C at £99, GVC at £499, and an ADVANCED bundle at £599 — supplemented by an A2+GVC bundle through the Drone Safe Store partner programme, supplementary e-learning in cinematography and land surveying, one-on-one DJI practical flight tuition, Operations Manual update services, gift cards, and a recurring HUBSUB subscription for ongoing Operations Manual management. The company serves a mix of aspiring commercial drone pilots and recreational pilots, alongside an enterprise and government layer that includes the UK Royal Air Force, HMP Humber, Public Health England, BBC, Keele University, AGCO, and HORIBA MIRA, with accessibility-focused course variants specifically designed for deaf and hard-of-hearing students.

Name

UAVHub

Legal name

Aerial Motion Pictures Ltd

Website

https://uavhub.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UAVHub is the UK's first CAA-approved Recognised Assessment Entity, delivering A2 C of C and GVC drone pilot certification through online video courses, AI-invigilated exams, and practical assessments at five UK venues for commercial, government, and recreational pilots.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Newcastle Under Lyme

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. CAA Certification Course Sales: One-time fees for certification courses (A2 C of C, GVC) and bundles. Revenue is transactional per student with no recurring component. Additional revenue from examination resit fees and flight test rescheduling admin fees.
2. E-Learning Upskill Courses: Sale of supplementary e-learning courses for skill development including Drone Masterclass, Cinematography tips, and Land Surveying courses. One-time purchase model for additional training beyond certification.
3. Operations Manual Services: CAA Operations Manual update and creation services with tiered pricing (5 working day turnaround vs 1 working day urgent). Also includes subscription service (HUBSUB) for ongoing operations manual updates.
4. Flight Assessment and Training: In-person practical flight training sessions and flight assessments at UK venues. Additional fees for deferrals within 10 days (£30) and 4 days (£120) of scheduled assessment.
5. Gift Cards: Pre-paid gift cards in denominations of £10, £25, £50, and £100 that can be redeemed against any drone course on the platform.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

UAVHub delivers CAA-approved online drone pilot certification training through its proprietary e-learning platform with AI-invigilated examinations. The core offering comprises two CAA Recognised Assessment Entity certifications: the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 C of C) for flying small drones near people and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) for commercial drone operations up to 25kg, supplemented by practical flight assessments, bundled training packages, and specialised accessibility variants for deaf and hard of hearing students.

Product overview

UAVHub is a UK-based drone training platform and the world's first Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE), offering a comprehensive portfolio of drone pilot certification courses and supplementary e-learning modules. The core offering consists of two CAA-approved certification tracks: the A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 C of C) for flying small drones (250g-2kg) close to people, and the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) for operating drones up to 25kg in built-up areas under PDRA01 Operational Authorisation. These are delivered primarily through online video-based e-learning with AI-invigilated examinations, supplemented by practical flight assessments at UK venues. The portfolio includes accessibility-focused variants of both certifications for deaf and hard of hearing students, bundled training packages combining multiple certifications, practical flight training sessions, and specialized courses in aerial cinematography and land surveying. The platform also offers Operations Manual creation and update services, partner programmes through Drone Safe Store, and gift cards. All courses utilize AI-powered examination invigilation systems enabling 24/7 on-demand testing availability.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Online CAA A2 Certificate of Competency (A2 C of C) Drone Course CAA-approved online drone pilot certification course that enables pilots to fly small drones (250g-2kg) close to people in congested areas. Features approximately 5-6 hours of on-demand video learning, unlimited mock examinations, free theory exam resit if needed, lifetime access and unlimited support, and a certificate valid for 5 years. Priced at £99 GBP.
• Online GVC (General Visual Line of Sight Certificate) Drone Course CAA-approved professional drone pilot certification course required to obtain Operational Authorisation for operating drones up to 25kg in built-up areas. Includes 9+ hours of video-based E-Learning, Operations Manual creation, CAA-approved virtual theory examination, practical flight assessment at a UK venue, and the GVC certificate. Priced at £499 GBP. PDRA01 Authorisation application costs an additional £500 payable to the CAA separately.
• GVC 'Refresher' Renewal Course Renewal course for existing GVC holders within 6 months of certificate expiration, including optional on-demand GVC theory learning (~9 hours), CAA-approved virtual theory examination, Operations Manual update service through HUBSUB, and GVC certificate renewal. Requires minimum 2 hours flying currency within the last 3 months. Priced at £299 GBP.
• The ADVANCED Drone Course Bundle Comprehensive training bundle combining A2 C of C and GVC certification courses plus a free Drone Masterclass (worth £79), providing complete drone pilot qualification for both Open and Specific categories. Priced at £599 GBP, saving versus purchasing the certifications individually.
• The BEGINNER'S Bundle - A2 C of C Drone Course + Drone Masterclass Starter bundle for novice drone pilots combining A2 C of C certification with the Drone Masterclass course on advanced flight and cinematography skills. Priced at £124.99 GBP (currently sold out per source snapshot).
• A2 C of C Drone Course for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialised accessibility version of the A2 C of C course featuring full subtitled video-based e-learning content, designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing students to obtain the A2 Certificate of Competency.
• GVC Drone Course for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Specialised accessibility version of the GVC course featuring full subtitled 9+ hour video content with human examiner invigilation of online examinations in place of AI invigilation, designed specifically for deaf and hard of hearing students to obtain the General Visual Line of Sight Certificate.
• DJI Drones Basic Flight Training One-on-one 90-minute practical flight training session with a qualified instructor at one of five UK venues, designed to help students gain confidence and skills for safe remote piloting of DJI drones. Suitable for beginners and those preparing for GVC or A2 C of C practical assessments. Priced at £149 GBP; weather-dependent and can be postponed. Not suitable for FPV drones including DJI FPV or DJI Avata.
• CAA Operations Manual Update Service (HUBSUB) Document audit and update service for PDRA01 Operational Authorisation holders that amends existing Operations Manuals to meet current CAA standards, available as a one-off service from £149 GBP with 5-working-day or 1-working-day urgent turnaround options, and as a recurring HUBSUB subscription for ongoing Operations Manual management. Open to any PDRA01 holder regardless of where originally trained.
• Drone Masterclass Comprehensive e-learning course teaching professional aerial cinematography techniques, flight skills, and camera settings used in film and television production, with over 2 hours of video content using the DJI Mavic 2 Pro. Priced at £79 GBP.
• Introduction to Land Surveying with Drones E-learning course teaching drone-based land mapping and surveying workflows using DroneDeploy and Pix4D software, covering flight planning, data capture, and processing for orthomosaics and 3D models in construction, agriculture, and infrastructure projects. Priced at £79 GBP.
• 10 Ways to Improve Your Drone Cinematography Short e-learning video course providing 10 professional tips for capturing better aerial footage, designed as an introduction to the full Drone Masterclass course. Sale price £12.74 GBP (regular £14.99 GBP).
• UAVHub Course Gift Card Electronic gift cards redeemable against any drone course on the UAVHub website, available in denominations of £10, £25, £50 and £100 GBP and delivered via email.

Quantifiable outcome

• 99.8% first-time pass rate for A2 C of C examinations
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

AI capability5 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• DJIminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerDJI is the world's leading drone manufacturer and is featured prominently in UAVHub's training materials, course examples, and branding. UAVHub uses DJI drones (Mavic 2 Pro, Mavic 3, Phantom 4, Mini) for instruction. The relationship is mutually beneficial as DJI drone owners represent a significant portion of UAVHub's target market, and UAVHub training helps drive DJI drone sales.
• CoverdroneminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCoverdrone provides free flight test insurance to UAVHub GVC students as part of the course bundle. This partnership reduces student barriers to completing practical assessments and provides exposure for Coverdrone's drone insurance products to a captive audience of newly certified pilots.
• Drone Safe StorecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDrone Safe Store is a retailer partner in UAVHub's Partner Programme, reselling UAVHub courses (A2 C of C, GVC, and bundle packages) to customers purchasing drones. This channel partnership extends UAVHub's reach to customers making drone hardware purchases who may need certification.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Aerial Vision: UK-based CAA-approved NQE providing drone pilot training and certification — directly comparable to UAVHub as a fellow UK regulatory-certified drone training entity.
• Heliguy: One of the UK's largest CAA-approved drone training providers and a competing NQE/RAE, offering A2 CofC, GVC, and commercial drone courses to consumer and enterprise customers — directly comparable to UAVHub's UK training offering.
• Coptrz: UK drone training and solutions provider offering CAA-approved pilot certification alongside hardware sales, closely matching UAVHub's combination of training, partner programmes, and enterprise positioning.
• Drone Pilot Ground School: US-focused online Part 107 drone pilot training school with similar e-learning delivery and certification focus — directly comparable in business model (online regulatory drone training) even though regulatory regime differs.
• Pilot Institute: Online drone pilot training platform offering Part 107 preparation with video-based curriculum and high completion rates — comparable to UAVHub in its e-learning delivery and certification-prep positioning.
• UAV Coach: Online drone training community and course provider offering Part 107 prep and commercial drone pilot resources — directly comparable in target audience (aspiring and commercial drone pilots) and self-paced e-learning format.
• Drone U: US drone pilot training company offering Part 107 prep and commercial drone mapping/inspection courses — comparable in its focus on monetising drone pilot certification beyond the basic recreational market.

Others

• Drone Safe Store: UK drone retailer that is UAVHub's primary reseller partner; adjacent to UAVHub's channel rather than a direct competitor and a useful distribution-related comparable.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/theUAVHUB
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCStnmsfLPnYK4Y3qhdwukMA
• Facebookfacebook.com/theUAVHUB
• Instagraminstagram.com/theUAVHUB
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/about

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

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Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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