Source : WAM
The General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has approved five specialised training centres for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) as part of its ongoing efforts to build professional expertise and enhance workforce capabilities within the UAE’s civil aviation sector.
This milestone marks a significant step in regulating and advancing technical and administrative UAS training programmes, in line with national regulations and international standards, and highlights the GCAA’s commitment to maintaining the highest safety levels.
The newly accredited centres are Versa Aerospace, Exponent e-Commerce DWC, RCG for Wireless Aircraft Trading, Emirates Falcons Aviation, and Falcon Eye Drones Planning & Aerial Photography Services.
Accreditation was awarded after each centre met the GCAA’s comprehensive regulatory requirements governing UAS operations.
Eng. Aqeel Al Zarooni, Assistant Director-General for Aviation Safety Affairs at the GCAA, said, “Accrediting these five centres demonstrates our commitment to developing national capabilities in UAV operations and equipping professionals with the latest technical skills. This achievement strengthens the UAE’s position as a regional hub for aerial innovation, while ensuring the highest standards of safety and quality in unmanned aircraft operations.”
The accreditation initiative seeks to expand access to certified UAS training programmes, create new educational and career opportunities in the sector, and further strengthen the UAE’s role as a regional leader in aerial innovation.
