The UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has accredited five specialized training centres for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), as part of its efforts to develop professional competencies and enhance the capabilities of personnel in the UAE civil aviation sector.
This achievement represents an important step in organizing and advancing technical and administrative training programs related to UAS, in line with national requirements and international standards, and reflects the GCAA's commitment to the highest levels of safety.
The 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 granted after each centre successfully met the comprehensive regulatory requirements set by the GCAA for 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,” he added.
This accreditation aims to expand the availability of certified training programs, creating new educational and professional opportunities in the UAV sector and reinforcing the UAE’s status as a regional leader in aerial innovation.
Headquartered is in Al Rawdah, Abu Dhabi, the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) was created in 1996 by Federal Cabinet Decree (Law 4) to regulate Civil Aviation and provide designated aviation services with observance to the safety and security to strengthen the aviation industry within the UAE and its upper space.
Since 1996, the Authority has made considerable progress and embarked on bold new initiatives to provide a better service to its civil aviation clients and stakeholders. Since 1996, many new projects and innovations have been initiated with generally excellent results, such as the modernization of the air traffic control center program, Radar equipment, and the establishment of new facilities to serve the growth of civil aviation within the UAE.
