Patrolair Training
Rigorous aeronautical training for demanding professionals: initial training to European standards and mission training based on operational scenarios.
PATROLAIR offers initial or specialized training courses delivered by experts from the aeronautical industry, combining operational know-how with teaching excellence. Backed by their experience in the field, our trainers pass on high-level skills adapted to the demands of the industry.
Pilots are evaluated on their demonstrated ability to master a set of observable and measurable skills (such as resource management, decision-making, and situational awareness) in situations that simulate real-world operations. A progress log will track the acquisition of these skills, and a final evaluation will confirm that the pilot has achieved the required level of proficiency across all the competency units necessary to operate safely in a real-world operational environment.
Our commitment
All our training courses are delivered by highly qualified PATROLAIR-certified instructors, who share the same values of professionalism and know-how, steeped in aeronautical and military rigor.
We are very MISSION-oriented; piloting, while essential, represents only a partial approach to the use of UAVs in operational mission conditions.
We cover all types of assignments, with appropriate training to guarantee a high level of professionalism.
Discover our drone training courses
Theoretical drone pilot training
Our Télépilote de drone civil training program now complies with European regulations (Appendix 1 Chapter 1 Appendix A and Appendix 1 Chapter 2 Appendix A of regulation no. 2019/947).
Patrolair prepares you for the CATS (Certificat d'Aptitude Théorique Spécifique) in accordance with European regulations.
- Tools
Availability:
- E-learning for online courses and MCQs, with tracking of success rates.
- 5 hours of video-conferencing to tackle the subjects least well understood by the candidate.
- Location and duration
Taking the CATS exam online (up to 5 attempts).
- Registration Procedures and Deadlines
To sign up, please contact us directly or via the“Contact Us”link. We will work with you to find the best option to meet your needs. The turnaround time will depend on our availability.
- Rate
Please contact us.
Practical drone pilot training
- Objectives
Our Télépilote de drone civile training program now complies with European regulations (Appendix 1 Chapter 1 Appendix A and Appendix 1 Chapter 2 Appendix A of regulation no. 2019/947).
- Prepare and plan operations and assess ground and air risks
- Briefing and debriefing operations
- Report on events that may affect safety
- Perform precise, controlled maneuvers representative of STS scenarios
- Know how to use normal, abnormal and emergency procedures
- Know how to operate in VLOS (visual flight rules) and BVLOS (visual flight rules); appreciate the risks associated with obstacles, terrain and other airspace users.
- Know how to carry out a mission involving aerial observers
Patrolair issues you with a practical drone pilot training certificate
- Location and duration
Training takes place in Aix en Provence (13290) or at the customer's site.
Duration: 37 hours in 5 working days. (Includes 2 hours initiation to night flying)
- Registration Procedures and Deadlines
To sign up, please contact us directly or via the“Contact Us”link. We will work with you to find the best option to meet your needs. The turnaround time will depend on our availability.
- Rate
2,950€ HT / person (includes theoretical training)
Training available on customer site, with a minimum of 4 pilots to be trained.
- Access conditions
Must be over 14 to take the course.
For people with a disability enabling them to take a drone pilot training course, the area will be selected and equipped accordingly.
Technical Training
- Telepilot of fixed-wing UAVs
- UAV operations in the mountains
- UAV operations at night
- UAV operations from boats at sea
- Telepilot instructor training
- Operational use of the thermal camera
- Location and duration
Training takes place on the customer's site, in Aix en Provence (13290) or Les Orres (05200).
Duration depends on the modules chosen.
- Registration Procedures and Deadlines
To sign up, please contact us directly or via the“Contact Us”link. We will work with you to find the best option to meet your needs. The turnaround time will depend on our availability.
- Rate
Please contact us for more information.
- Access conditions
Hold a professional qualification as a drone pilot.
Operations training
- Modules Missions
- Security training (surveillance, reconnaissance)
- SAR in the mountains (search and rescue)
- SAR at sea (search and rescue)
- Technical inspections in high mountains
- FPV for indoor operations
- Mission support module
- CRM/MCC (Crew Resources Management/Multi Crew Cooperation)
- Location and duration
Training takes place at the customer's site or in Aix en Provence (13290), and the duration depends on the modules chosen.
- Registration Procedures and Deadlines
To sign up, please contact us directly or via the“Contact Us”link. We will work with you to find the best option to meet your needs. The turnaround time will depend on our availability.
- Rate
Please contact us for more information.
- Access conditions
Hold a professional qualification as a drone pilot.
Our certifications
A certified training organization
We are registered as a training organization with the DGAC (French Civil Aviation Authority) and the DREETS (French Ministry of Labor),
Qualiopi certified (certification of the quality of our services based on French national quality standards).
If a person with a disability requires assistance, please contact Thierry de Boisvilliers, our organization’s disability liaison (bvs@patrolair.com).
A few indicators about our training courses :
- Overall rating of 9 out of 10 for initial training programs as of December 31, 2025.
- Overall rating of 9.5/10 for technical training and assignments as of December 31, 2025.
- 100% of our trainees feel confident and are ready to recommend our training courses at the end of their course.
The pass rate for practical training was 100% by the end of 2025.
The success rate for the theory exam prepared with PATROLAIR was 88% in the first attempt, and 100% in the first retake.
