🎓 DRONE PILOT TRAINING · PERPIGNAN (66) · €350–2,800 LA FORMATION
Drone drone pilot training in Perpignan
Becoming a professional drone pilot requires mastering a dense European regulatory framework and genuine flying skill. Our courses cover the full journey: preparation for the online A1/A3 theory exam, the French BAPD certificate for sub-category A2, complete specific-category training (CATS theory plus practical STS-01/STS-02 scenario training with assessment and certificate), and trade modules — photogrammetry, thermography, technical inspection, FPV. Sessions alternate between classroom, simulator and a declared training field.
Our instructors are working drone pilots: real-world cases, the pitfalls of prefectural declarations and the actual preparation of a mission in controlled airspace are part of the syllabus alongside theory. Courses are eligible for French professional funding schemes (OPCO, France Travail depending on your file); individual sessions or small groups of 4 to 6 trainees, anywhere in France. Three months of post-course support (regulatory hotline, review of your first mission files) is included.
Free quote — drone pilot training in Perpignan
Rates
€350–2,800 la formation — the range observed on the 2026 French market, including regulatory preparation, flight and delivery. The exact quote depends on the site, the deliverable and the airspace context in Perpignan.
Common use cases
- Complete specific-category training (CATS theory + STS practical) to become a professional pilot
- Preparation for the A1/A3 theory exam and the French A2 certificate (BAPD)
- Upskilling in-house teams (construction, energy, local authorities)
- Trade module: photogrammetry, thermography or inspection
- Supervised FPV flying initiation on a dedicated field
- Support in launching a drone business (filings, operations manual, insurance)
The local context in Perpignan
Perpignan-Rivesaltes airport, north of the city, imposes its CTR over part of the conurbation and also hosts aeronautical testing and maintenance. The real local constraint is the weather: the tramontane frequently exceeds light-drone wind limits, so fallback windows must be planned. The dense old centre around the Castillet falls under the built-up-area scenario.
The Roussillon market combines wine growing (Côtes du Roussillon, Rivesaltes muscat) hungry for plot imagery, fruit orchards on the plain, coastal real estate between Canet and Argelès minutes away, Catalan heritage — the Palace of the Kings of Majorca, the Castillet — and logistics at the Saint-Charles market, Europe's leading fruit-and-vegetable hub.
Applicable regulations
The French regulatory path in 2026 works as follows: for the open category, free online A1/A3 training and exam on the DGAC platform (via AlphaTango), supplemented for A2 by declared practical self-training and the French theory exam (BAPD). For the specific category (built-up areas, beyond visual line of sight, STS scenarios), the pilot must pass the CATS theory certificate (exam at a DGAC centre) then complete practical training with a recognised entity issuing the completion certificate; the operator declares its STS scenarios and maintains an operations manual. Every operator — even recreational, from 800 g or with a camera — registers on AlphaTango. Our training fields are declared and our practical courses aligned with European scenario requirements.
Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to become a professional drone pilot?
Allow 5 to 10 days of training: 2 to 3 weeks of CATS theory preparation (often remote), then 3 to 5 days of practical STS work in the field. Many trainees are operational within a month, operator filings included.
Can the course be funded by French professional schemes?
Yes: our organisation is Qualiopi-certified, the prerequisite for OPCO funding, company training plans and France Travail support. We provide the quote, syllabus and agreement for your application.
Do I need to own a drone before training?
No: training drones (and the simulator) are provided throughout the course. We then advise you on buying a machine suited to your business and its European class (C0 to C6).
Can this service be flown anywhere in Perpignan?
Almost: CTR de Perpignan-Rivesaltes; Tramontane fréquemment au-dessus des limites de vent; Centre ancien dense (scénario agglomération). Depending on the exact location, the pilot picks the right framework (open or specific category) and files the required declarations — included in the quote.
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