For people new to drones, we usually recommend starting with the Class 2 certificate (over 7kg up to 25kg). It has a low barrier to entry while still leaving room to grow into more advanced, industrial use.
Why Class 2 makes sense to start with
- Most general filming and training aircraft fall in this weight range, so practice equipment is easy to access.
- The written and practical exam process is well established, making it easy for first-time applicants to prepare step by step.
- There's a clear path to expand into Class 1 later if needed.
- It's a good difficulty level for building basic flight sense and safety habits.
Even for industrial goals, start with Class 2
Even if your ultimate goal is large industrial aircraft, building fundamentals with Class 2 first before moving to Class 1 tends to improve your pass rate. Starting directly on large aircraft often means spending extra time just on basic control before you can focus on the harder skills.
If you're a beginner, we recommend building solid flight sense and procedure with Class 2 first, then moving on to an advanced certificate or specialized fieldwork training based on your target industry.
