Skyrider Academy — Professional training

From beginnerto certified pilot.

Skyrider Academy supports every drone pilot, from the first amateur flight to field expertise. Seven technical specialisations, an AI instructor available 24/7, and the rigour of an aeronautical school.

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A1 / A3 EASA

IA · 24/7 DRONA

Recognised · EU 32 PAYS

Certified thermal inspection

Discovery & Advanced

High-precision 3D modelling

Aeronautical methodology

7 specialisations

24/7 with Drona AI

32 EU recognised

EASA European framework

OPEN Path — Amateurs and candidates

Get your European EASA licence online

Fully online preparation, accompanied 24/7 by Drona, your personal AI instructor. Three certifications, one coherent pedagogical journey.

Free · Lead magnet

A1/A3 Module

Introduction to the EASA open category. Fundamental concepts, airspace, pilot responsibilities, operational safety. Free access against simple email registration.

Audience Anyone wishing to pilot a drone in the open category (leisure or light professional use).

Online — unlimited access Free

EASA preparation

A2 Preparation

Complete preparation for the A2 theoretical exam (advanced open category): class C2 drones, flight in populated urban areas, operational scenarios, meteorology, human performance. Accompanied by Drona.

Audience Candidates aiming for the A2 examination to fly in populated areas with a C2 drone. Serious leisure pilots and professionals.

Online — 12-month access + Drona €49

EASA preparation

Theoretical STS preparation

Preparation for the theoretical STS examination (specific category, European standard scenarios). Advanced regulatory framework, risk management, MANEX, STS-01 and STS-02 scenarios. Accompanied by Drona.

Audience Pilots aiming for the specific category to operate in complex areas or beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS up to 2 km).

Online — 12-month access + Drona €149

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Pack A2 + Theoretical STS

The complete EASA online preparation journey. A1/A3 module, A2 preparation and theoretical STS preparation combined. Drona available 24/7 throughout the entire journey.

Audience Candidates engaged in a complete professional path aiming for the A2 and theoretical STS European certifications.

Online — 12-month access + Drona €180

PRO Path — Professional specialisations

7 technical programmes for professional drone pilots

Advanced in-person and blended programmes, designed for already-certified pilots. What others do not offer: genuine technical specialisations with the rigour of aeronautical methodology.

Our expertiseTheory + Practice

Drone infrastructure inspection

Aeronautical investigation methodology applied to drone inspection: bridges, roofs, power lines, industrial structures.

AudienceConstruction, energy, infrastructure professionals who want to internalise their drone inspection capabilities.

14 hours in-class €2,488 (incl. VAT)

SpecialisationTheory + Practice

Thermal drone piloting

Learn to fly a drone equipped with a thermal camera: settings, optimal altitude, palettes, reading thermal images. Hands-on work on solar panels and buildings.

AudienceDrone owners, pros oriented to engineering offices, surveyors, local authorities, construction, mining industry.

91 hours (21 in-class) €2,488 (incl. VAT)

SpecialisationTheory + Practice

Drone photogrammetry

High-precision 3D modelling, orthophoto imagery, volumetric measurements. From flight planning to ultra-precise data delivery.

AudienceDrone owners, pros oriented to engineering offices, surveyors, mapping for local authorities, volumetrics in construction or mining.

140 hours (35 in-class) €2,688 (incl. VAT)

SpecialisationTheory + Practice

LiDAR — Discovery

Topographic measurements, terrain modelling, forestry applications. Understanding the technology, sensor settings, and point cloud processing.

AudienceDrone owners (multi-platform) for civil and pro use, pros wanting to orient services to engineering offices, surveyors, mapping, or organisations wanting to internalise laser telemetry services.

21 hours (3 days) €2,844 (incl. VAT)

Advanced courseTheory + Practice

LiDAR — Advanced

Technical course with an instructor: theoretical and practical lessons, application exercises, field preparation, and real on-site missions with typical assignments.

AudiencePros wanting to orient services towards engineering offices, surveyors, and mapping.

14 hours (2 days) €1,896 (incl. VAT)

Pro specialisationTheory + Practice

FPV drone piloting

From simulator to professional flying: cinematic, racing, inspection in confined industrial spaces. Technical rigour and safety at every level.

AudienceProfessional pilots who want to shoot FPV-style video or perform specialised tasks.

35 hours €2,500 (incl. VAT)

Preparatory courseTheory + Practice

STS 01-02 operator preparation

Preparatory course for the EASA STS 01-02 examination. Theoretical and practical modules for safe drone use in European standard scenarios.

AudiencePros wanting to obtain the EASA STS 01-02 licence to operate in complex zones. The official exam is organised separately.

35 hours in-class €2,550 (incl. VAT)

All courses end with the issuance of a Skyrider Academy completion certificate.

Our team

Professional teaching team

Skyrider Academy brings together experienced specialists from aeronautics, FPV piloting, geomatics, and industrial inspection. Each course is taught by a specialist in the relevant field.

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Mickaël Alix

Director · Founder

15+ years of experience in aeronautics (Airbus, Dassault, BEA, GEIPAN/CNES). Guarantor of pedagogical quality and rigour.

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Ivan Kovač

Lead inspection & thermography

Specialist in industrial infrastructure inspection. Experience in thermography of solar panels, power grids, and buildings.

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Luka Marković

Lead FPV & cinematic

Professional FPV pilot. Experience in cinema, racing, and piloting in confined industrial spaces.

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Maja Novak

Lead photogrammetry & LiDAR

Surveyor and 3D modelling specialist. Experience in topographic surveys, orthophoto imagery, and LiDAR data processing.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know

Do I need an existing drone licence?+

Most of our courses are specialisations for professional pilots who already hold a valid EASA licence. For STS 01-02 we offer a preparatory course; the official exam is taken at an authorised HACZ centre.

Where are courses held?+

Currently in Zagreb, with the option to organise courses at other locations in Croatia for group bookings (3+ trainees).

What certificate do I receive?+

Upon completion you receive a Skyrider Academy completion certificate. This is not a substitute for an ITC certification (thermography) or an EASA licence — it attests to the technical knowledge gained in our training.

Do you have your own equipment for practice?+

Yes. We use professional equipment — DJI Matrice, FPV kits, thermal cameras, LiDAR sensors — to prepare you for real professional conditions.

Can I pay in instalments?+

Contact us directly — we offer flexible payment terms depending on the course and trainee situation, especially for companies and self-employed professionals.

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