Description
Renewing your General Visual Line of Sight Certificate (GVC) through iRed®, a CAA-approved Recognised Assessment Entity (RAE), ensures you maintain compliance with UK drone regulations and continue operating within the Specific Category.
1. Theory Assessment
- All remote pilots must pass the latest theoretical knowledge assessment with a minimum score of 75%.
- Only one attempt is permitted. Failure necessitates retaking the full theoretical course and a different final assessment paper.
- The theory exam can be completed as an AI-proctored online assessment, allowing you to take the exam from home at any time via DigitalChalk.
- Alternatively, candidates may choose to complete the assessment face-to-face at iRed®’s training centre.
2. Practical Flight Assessment
- Remote pilots must retake the practical flight assessment unless they meet exemption criteria.
- Exemption criteria:
• Minimum of 2 hours of flight activity within the last three months, verifiable through flight logs.
• If certified for both fixed-wing and multirotor UAS, separate currency must be demonstrated for each class.
• Submission of the following documents:
- Proof of identity (e.g., passport or driving licence).
- Current GVC certificate.
- Valid Flyer ID.
- Flight logs substantiating the required currency hours.
- iRed® may request a skills demonstration or recommend additional training if competency cannot be demonstrated through documentation.
Required Documentation
- Proof of identity (e.g., passport or driving licence).
- Current GVC certificate.
- Valid Flyer ID.
- Flight logs demonstrating at least 2 hours of flight activity within the last three months.
Costs
- GVC Renewal via iRed®: £299 (inclusive of VAT).
- Operational Authorisation Renewal: £234 annually, payable to the CAA. This fee is subject to annual changes, typically announced in December for implementation on 1st April.
Timing
- The CAA stipulates that renewal exams should not be conducted earlier than six months prior to the certificate's expiry date.
- Renewed certificates are valid for five years from the current expiry date, ensuring no loss of certification time.
Booking Your Renewal
To schedule your GVC renewal with iRed®, contact our training team:
- Email: training@ired.ac.uk
- Phone: 01243 370 296
We offer both remote AI-proctored exams and in-person assessment options, giving you the flexibility to renew your certification in a way that works best for you.
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