Drone Academy

What Drone Academy does

Drone Academy (legally Drone Academic Thailand Co., Ltd., operating as Drone Academy Thailand and branded online as DroneXR) is a Thai private limited company based in Nonthaburi that operates a drone-centric training, services, and hardware-resale business. Founded around 2012 and operating a website (dronexr.org) plus LINE messaging channel (@droneacademy) for sales, the company offers drone pilot certification programs (including CATC-authorized Remote Piloted Aircraft Controller training), drone assembly and programming courses, agricultural drone training, FPV drone racing, AI Transform training, and youth-oriented programs such as Drone Soccer, Roblox Programming, and Kerbal Space Program spacecraft design. Its certified instructors hold FAA credentials and NASA Space App Global Leader recognition, which the company uses to position itself as Thailand's top-ranked drone training institution.

The company monetizes across multiple revenue streams. Training courses (DronePilot, Drone Maker, Drone Programming, DroneAgriculture, Drone Aviation Space, CATC RPACLTC, AI Transform, Metaverse VR Development, Azure Kinect Development, etc.) are sold primarily to individuals, youth, and corporate clients. A hardware-resale arm distributes DJI consumer and enterprise drones, proprietary VTOL SK-1 and NAGA Drones, Herewin batteries, HoloLens 2, Meta Quest, Insta360, AI/GPU servers, robotics products (Robodog, humanoid), and counter-drone / fiber optic / drone warfare equipment through its own storefront and Shopee. Professional drone services include AI-powered crack and leak inspection for buildings (using 4K, thermal, LiDAR, and 3D modeling with Hammer Hub flight automation), drone shows, and drone rental. Adjacent service lines include AI Photo Booth rental (via MetaXR), AI humanoid robot rental (Unitree G1, Fourier GR-2, AI Talking Head Robot), and Odoo ERP consulting for Thai enterprises.

The company is bootstrapped with 11-50 employees and serves only the Thai domestic market. It markets through its website, social media (Facebook, X, LinkedIn, Pinterest, YouTube), LINE messaging, Shopee, and event presence at NASA International Space App Challenge (organized nationally since 2020), Drone Soccer World Cup, and Asia Drone Championship. Strategic expansion since 2022 has shifted the company from a pure training school into a diversified drone-and-AI services platform, though no revenue figures, funding history, or named enterprise customers are disclosed.

Name

Drone Academy

Legal name

บริษัท โดรนอาคาเดมิค (ไทยแลนด์) จำกัด (Drone Academic Thailand Co., Ltd.)

Website

https://dronexr.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Drone Academy (DroneXR) is a Nonthaburi, Thailand-based drone training, professional drone inspection, and technology-resale company serving individuals, youth, enterprises, and competition participants via courses, hardware, and AI-enabled services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Drone Training Services

NAICS

Flight Training (611512), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169)

SIC

Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728)

akta.pro primary industry

Drones, UAVs & Aerial Robotics Programs (EDAMADAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Aerial Robotics (Drones & UAV Autonomy) (HDAAAIAG), Drones & UAV Retail (Consumer & Prosumer) (CRACAHAC), Drone/UAS Application Services (Spraying, Spreading, Seeding) (AFACAIAB)

Keywords

• Drone pilot training
• Drone inspection services
• FPV drone racing
• Drone programming
• Agricultural drone training

Headquarters

HQ city

Nonthaburi

HQ country

Thailand

HQ region

Asia

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Drone Training Programs: Revenue from drone pilot training, drone maker courses, drone programming, FPV racing, agriculture drone applications, and other specialized drone courses for individuals, youth, and organizations. Courses include certification pathways such as Remote Piloted Aircraft Controller certification from the Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC).
2. Drone & Technology Product Sales: Sale of drones (consumer DJI, professional UAV, VTOL), accessories (batteries, flight controllers), robotics products (robodog, humanoid robots), VR/AR hardware (HoloLens 2, Meta Quest), AI/GPU servers, and related technology products through the e-commerce store.
3. Drone Inspection Services: Professional drone-based crack inspection and structural assessment services for buildings, using AI analysis and thermal imaging. Services include crack/leak detection, AI-powered analysis, detailed illustrated reports, and expert consultation for condominiums, hotels, offices, renovation companies, and property management.
4. AI Photobooth Rental: Rental of AI-powered Photobooth systems for events (weddings, graduations, corporate events, product launches). Features include 50+ AI styles, 5-12 second processing time, LINE/QR delivery, custom branding frames, motion/GIF support, and on-site team support.
5. ERP/Odoo Consulting Services: Enterprise Resource Planning consulting and implementation services using Odoo ERP, covering sales management, inventory, accounting, HR, procurement, marketing/e-commerce, project management, and regulatory compliance modules.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Drone Academy (DroneXR) provides drone pilot training, drone assembly/maker, drone programming, agriculture drone, and adjacent emerging-technology courses (AI, robotics, VR/AR, 3D printing) to individuals, youth, and organizations in Thailand. It also delivers professional drone-based inspection services using AI analysis, thermal imaging, LiDAR, and 4K cameras for building crack/leak detection, alongside an e-commerce platform for drones, VR/AR hardware, robotics, and AI/GPU servers.

Product overview

Drone Academy (DroneXR.org) is a technology education and services company in Thailand operating across three main areas: (1) training courses covering drone piloting, manufacturing, programming, agriculture applications, and emerging technology skills including AI, robotics, VR/metaverse development, and 3D design; (2) professional drone services including AI-powered building crack inspection, drone shows, and equipment rental; and (3) an e-commerce platform selling drones (DJI consumer and enterprise, VTOL, NAGA Drones), accessories, VR/AR hardware (HoloLens 2, Meta Quest, Insta360), AI/GPU servers, and robotics products (robodog, humanoid). Additional services include AI Photo Booth rental, AI humanoid robot rental, ERP/Odoo consulting, and drone event organization.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DroneXR: Primary website domain and brand identity for drone training and technology education services
• MetaXR

Products and services

• DronePilot Training Course Entry-level drone pilot training covering drone laws and regulations, basic flight operations, and safety protocols, offered to both individuals and organizations.
• Drone Maker Training Course Drone assembly and customization training covering building, tuning, and repairing drone systems, targeted at organizations and aspiring drone makers.
• Drone Programming Training Course Programming training for autonomous drone control using waypoints, operated via computer, tablet, or mobile devices.
• Drone Agriculture Training Course Agricultural drone operation training covering pre-flight preparation, fertilizer selection, safety procedures, and crop spraying applications.
• AI Transform Training Course Generative AI skills training course covering AI fundamentals and practical AI applications.
• Drone Explorer Program Technology exploration program for youth covering drones, robotics, and Virtual Reality to build early skills.
• Drone for Aerial Mapping Training Course Advanced drone operation training for surveying and mapping applications using advanced flight modes.
• Drone for Real Estate & Aerial Mapping Training Course Drone training for creating 2D and 3D building models and 360-degree spherical real estate imagery.
• Drone for Thermal Inspection Training Course Training on operating drones equipped with infrared/thermal cameras for engineering survey applications.
• FPV Drone Racing Training Course First-person view drone racing training covering drone assembly, equipment understanding, tuning, and high-speed flight at 80-150 km/h.
• Drone Design Training Course Aerodynamics-focused drone design training ensuring structural efficiency and compliance with engineering principles.
• Drone Startup Training Course Business-oriented drone training for income generation, covering revenue planning, drone assembly, and field operations.
• Drone Aviation Space (DAS) Training Course Integrated training covering both drone technology and aviation/space technology disciplines.
• CATC Remotely Piloted Aircraft Controller and Launcher Training Course (RPACLTC) Civil Aviation Authority-certified drone pilot training course with official certificate, authorized by the Thai Civil Aviation Training Center (CATC).
• NASA International Space App Challenge Hackathon-format competition where coders, scientists, designers, and storytellers develop applications on computers, mobile, VR, and hardware for space and technology challenges.
• Spacecraft Design and Exploration (Kerbal Space Program) Training Course Rocket and spacecraft design training using the Kerbal Space Program simulator, covering orbital mechanics and interplanetary travel.
• Drone Soccer Workshop Workshop covering Drone Soccer sport, which uses specialized drones for team-based competitive play.
• Drone for Plant Analysis Training Course Training on using drones for plant health monitoring and index analysis in orchards, plantations, and agricultural fields.
• Azure Kinect DK Software Development Training Course Software development training using Azure Kinect DK, requiring C# programming proficiency as a prerequisite.
• Drone for Homeland Security Training Course Training on drone applications for national security, including surveillance and counter-drone threat awareness.
• Online Business Startup Training Course Online business development course covering website creation, social media promotion (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, LINE), and e-commerce fundamentals.
• 3D Design & 3D Printing Training Course 3D modeling design and printing course covering Blender and design methodologies for prototyping and manufacturing.
• Roblox Programming Training Course Game development training using Roblox Studio's visual scripting language for creating games on the Roblox platform.
• Robomaster S1 Workshop Robotics workshop using DJI Robomaster S1 educational robot, integrating AI and robot programming concepts.
• Metaverse Virtual Reality Development Training Course VR development training for creating interconnected virtual reality experiences in the metaverse using blockchain, cloud computing, and AI technologies.
• Drone Crack Inspection Service Professional drone-based building inspection service using 4K cameras, thermal imaging, LiDAR, 3D modeling software, and laser sensors. Covers external building inspection, thermal leak detection, post-disaster inspection, and construction progress monitoring, with detailed reports including high-resolution photos, 3D models, expert recommendations, and video documentation.
• Drone AI Crack Inspection Service AI-powered drone-based building exterior crack and leak inspection service. Uses AI analysis to detect structural defects, thermal cameras for identifying temperature anomalies, and expert engineers for verification. Delivered by licensed drone pilots with detailed 3D interactive reports.
• Drone Show Service Drone light show service using coordinated drone swarms for entertainment and promotional events.
• Drone Rental Service Rental service for drones and related equipment for various applications and events.
• AI Photo Booth Rental Service AI-powered photo booth rental delivering unique AI-styled photos within 5-12 seconds per person, with 50+ style options (anime, cyberpunk, watercolor), LINE/QR code delivery, custom branding, and on-site team support. Offered via MetaXR brand.
• AI Humanoid Robot Rental Rental of AI humanoid robots (Unitree G1, Fourier GR-2) and AI talking avatar/head robots for events and exhibitions.
• ERP/Odoo Consulting Service Enterprise Resource Planning consulting and implementation service using Odoo, covering modules for sales, inventory, accounting, procurement, HR, e-commerce, project management, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
• VR Software Development Service Custom VR software development services for metaverse and virtual reality applications.
• Drone Event Organizing Service Event organizing service covering drone competitions and technology-themed events including Challenge 2025, NASA International Space App Challenge (annual), Drone Soccer World Cup, Asia Drone Championship, and RIDC.
• DJI Consumer Drone Product DJI consumer-grade drone products sold through the e-commerce platform.
• DJI Enterprise Drone Product DJI enterprise and professional-grade UAV/drone products for commercial applications.
• VTOL SK-1/Mapping/M1/Pro Drone Product Vertical Take-Off and Landing (VTOL) fixed-wing drone products for mapping and professional aerial survey applications.
• NAGA Drones Product NAGA brand drone products available through the DroneXR shop.
• Drone Soccer Product Drone Soccer sport equipment and related products for competitive team-based drone play.
• Drone Fiber Optic Product Fiber optic drone products for specialized communication and surveillance applications.
• Drone Detection Product Drone detection systems and equipment for security and counter-drone applications.
• Dronewarfare Product Military and defense-grade drone equipment and products for warfare applications.
• Professional UUV/ROV Product Professional Unmanned Underwater Vehicle (UUV) and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) products for underwater applications.
• HoloLens 2 Product Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset for enterprise AR/MR applications.
• Meta Quest Product Meta Quest VR headsets (including Quest) for virtual reality experiences and development.
• Insta360 Product Insta360 360-degree camera products for immersive content capture.
• Herewin Drone Battery Product Herewin brand drone batteries and power solutions.
• Flight Controllers Product Unmanned systems flight control hardware and accessories.
• Drone Battery Product Drone battery products and power solutions.
• AI & GPU Server Product AI computing and GPU server hardware including Supermicro servers, Mini/Micro PCs, eGPUs, and graphics cards for AI workloads.
• Robodog Product Robotic dog products for educational and entertainment robotics applications.
• Humanoid Product Humanoid robot products for advanced robotics applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Drone inspection reduces building assessment time to 1-3 hours per medium-sized building compared to multiple days with traditional methods
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability8 records

Feature5 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Regional players

• Consortiq: UK-based drone training and consultancy offering CAA-certified commercial pilot training. Comparable training-led business model but focused on European market.
• Heliguy: UK-based drone training and equipment supplier offering CAA-approved courses. Comparable drone training + retail hybrid model, but operating in a different geography (UK vs Thailand).

Direct peers

• DroneDeploy: Drone inspection and mapping software platform with AI-driven analysis. Comparable to Drone Academy's AI crack inspection service in delivering computer-vision-based structural assessment.
• PrecisionHawk: Drone data analytics and inspection platform serving commercial and enterprise clients. Comparable in drone-based inspection, aerial mapping, and AI analytics offerings.
• UAV Coach: Online drone training platform specializing in Part 107 certification and commercial drone career education. Overlaps with Drone Academy's certification pathway offerings and youth drone programs.
• Drone U: Drone training and consulting company offering pilot courses, mapping, and inspection services. Directly comparable business model combining drone education with professional services.
• Pix4D: Drone mapping and photogrammetry software platform. Overlaps with Drone Academy's aerial mapping training and 3D modeling service offerings in inspection and surveying workflows.
• DARTdrones: US-based commercial drone training academy offering Part 107 prep and advanced pilot courses. Direct competitor in drone pilot certification training with comparable instructor-led, curriculum-driven model.

Broad incumbents

• Skydio: US autonomous drone manufacturer with significant inspection and enterprise training programs. Broad incumbent whose commercial drone training ecosystem competes with independent academies.
• DJI: Global drone manufacturer whose products Drone Academy resells. DJI also runs its own DJI Academy training ecosystem, creating both partnership and competitive overlap.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/dronecademy
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCX6HaIZ4TDyqWpoWpFcYThA
• Facebookfacebook.com/DroneAcademyPage
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/drone-academy-thailand
• Pinterestpinterest.com/dronecademy

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

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

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