KENYA
DRONE TRAINING
COMMERCIAL & RECREATIONAL COURSES
THE 1st APPROVED DRONE ORGANIZATION IN KENYA
November 2020
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To fly a drone in Kenya you’ll need a Drone Pilot License or Certificate (RPL or RPA Certificate) issued by the KCAA (Kenya Civil Aviation Authority)
Get yours with US, the Kenya drone PIONEERS!
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"The fastest, most cost effective and highest standard RPL training in Kenya.
For professionals by professionals!"
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Training Sites:
Nairobi
Theory in Karen, Practical in Kikuyu Town
RPL (Remote Pilot License) + Radio Telephony COURSE.
( As per KCAA new rules from April 2026 )
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Duration 3 week | Course price: 173,000 Ksh
If you want to fly a drone anywhere other than at designated drone flying sites you'll need an RPL.
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Not included are KCAA fees: Class 3 Aviation Medical, SRPL (Student Drone Pilot Licence), RPL Theory Exam, RPL Practical Exam, RT Theory Exam, RT Practical Exam, English Proficiency Exam, RPL (Remote Pilot Licence), RT Licence:
32,000 Ksh
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RPL Prerequisites: You must be minimum 18 years old and proficient in English.
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How to apply: Select the "book now" button below and we will enrol you.
FAQ
​What is the course scheduled?
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Courses begin every week. Contact us for further details.
Daily:
08:30 a.m. to 05:00 p.m. Monday to Friday.
[Saturday standby if any candidates needs extra training]
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What subjects are covered?
Subjects include: Air law, Principles of flight, Meteorology, Navigation and flight planning, Human factors in aviation, UAS technical & general, Aviation safety, Kenya airspace geography, Radio telephony and KCAA administration processes for UAS.
Do I need my own drone?
No, you will use our school drones.
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Is accommodation & Transport included ?
No, but plenty of options are available.
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Other courses available:
RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft) Certificate |
​For HOBBY flying ONLY.
Duration 1 day | Course price: 28,000 Ksh
Limited to Category A ("low risk") drone operations. This course is appropriate HOBBY pilots.
Fixed wing drone Endorsement after doing RPL | Duration 5 day | Course cost 120,000 Ksh
Some drone pilots want to operate Fixed Wing drones. This course gives you KCAA endorsement and skills to fly fixed wing drones with confidence. An RPL.
Night Rating | RPL is required first​
Duration 2 day | Course price: 68,000 Ksh
Required if you want to fly a drone at night.
Instructor Rating | Duration 2 weeks | Course cost 220,000 Ksh
RPL required first.
Required if you wish to teach people how to fly a drone.
Radio Telephony | Duration 3 day | Course cost 35,000 Ksh
Required to operate a airband radio.
Training Sites:
Our training site was selected with conveniences for our students in mind and offer a superior learning experience.
We have training facilities located in:
Nairobi [Theory: Karen + Practical: Kikuyu Town]
Nairobi Training Site | Darosa Plaza, Karen & Kikuyu Plains, Kikuyu Town.
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Our Nairobi training facility:
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THEORY Classes: Karen [Darosa Plaza, Karen Rd, Karen]
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PRACTICAL Classes: Kikuyu Town [Kikuyu Plains]