International Drone Academy

The International Drone Academy (IDA), headquartered in Helsinki, Finland, is a premier EASA Training certification offering comprehensive drone pilot training, consulting, equipment support, and professional services for industries leveraging drone technology. Backed by European aviation standards, IDA is committed to advancing the safe and effective use of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) across Europe and globally. Our courses and services in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region are led by top-tier experts and instructors, including a Drone Instructor and UAS Strategist, with decades of experience in high-tech, aviation, and education across Europe and the Middle East and Africa. Our Mission To empower individuals and industries by providing world-class drone education, licensing, support, and innovation in the evolving UAS ecosystem. EASA A1/A3 Certificate- Introduction to EU drone regulations - Basic airspace knowledge and safety rules - Classroom training with mock tests - Certification valid across EU countries EASA A2 Certificate of Competency - Required for flying closer to people/buildings in the ‘Open’ category - Includes in-person theoretical training and exam - Focus on risk mitigation, weather, UAV performance, and safety planning Advanced Professional UAS Training (Beyond Visual Line of Sight - BVLOS)- Real-world applications in controlled environments - Focused on SAR, industrial inspections, and surveillance - Certified courses for companies and agencies Advanced Professional UAS Training (Beyond Visual Line of Sight – BVLOS)- Real-world applications in controlled environments - Focused on SAR, industrial inspections, and surveillance - Certified courses for companies and agencies First Person View (FPV) training for UAS It is a specialized program designed to teach individuals how to fly drones using FPV systems, where the pilot sees real-time video from the drone’s perspective through FPV goggles or a monitor. It’s an immersive, hand