"Having recently bought a drone"

Having recently bought a drone, my wife bought me the course as a Christmas present. Robert is very knowledgable of his profession. As I am an absolute beginner he talked me through all the safety aspects and regulations to start. He then set me in front of the simulator to practice flying without causing any damage! Having completed that, we then went out to the flying area. We completed safety checks, taking off, flying and landing. As the session progressed we got more adventurous and flew round the inner perimeters of the site, controlling height, speed and direction. At all times Robert fed me information. His gentle manner and patience made the course very enjoyable and I highly recommend it to beginners.

"Highly Recommended"

Robert is Incredibly Knowledgable trainer. As a teacher myself I could appreciate his approach in working with me. Robert put me through the GVC qualification and made the process as straight forward as possible. Plenty of support with the Ops Manuals too.

Highly Recommended!

Thank you!

"Highly Recommended Drone School/Instructor"

I have recently passed both my A2 CofC and also my GVC with Robert. Robert is extremely professional and also a very nice guy. He has a great training facility in Carryduff with plenty of flying space and also a great teacher. I have no hesitation in recommending him as a drone trainer.

"Would highly recommend!"

I recently passed both my A2 CofC and my GVC under Robert Dobbin’s training. Really lovely guy that went out of his way to make me feel at ease but also highlighted the areas that I needed help with. I managed to pass both parts of the training first time round thanks to Robert’s guidance and expert knowledge. Would highly recommend!

"Great experience, recommended."

Just passed my A2 CofC with Robert. Apparently I was only the second to do so since the new regulations came into effect at the start of 2021. Robert has a great set-up near Carryduff, plenty of flying space. Nice guy and we spent far more time chatting than working but job done! If I do go on to take the GVC I would be very happy doing so with Robert.

"The Place Where Everyone Should Go"

Robert is amazing. Having years of experience combined with a tranquil setting ensures that the Drone Pilot Training Academy is the the place where everyone should go.

"Not a fan of exams"

Not a fan of exams. Doing it in the field was great. Thanks to Robert and all you guys for your help and your work!

"My Experience with 3iC"

Today was the day I did my flying exam and it was an exciting experience. Our instructor, Robert Dobbin, was a very approachable and understanding guy so we were all content and comfortable knowing that he would be willing to help us. In return, he thanked us for being a part of the exam.
The way the theory test was done was good, although I preferred it would be done electronically, via computer. Still, the questions given were simple yet still challenging to answer.
The flying exam was quite challenging but our instructor, Robert, was still able to aid us professionally and was always there to assure us.

Overall, it was a great experience and Robert is a fantastic instructor.
I would highly recommend it to anyone who is interested in drone flying or photography. It's worth the experience.

"A very enjoyable experience"

Robert is a gentleman and went way beyond the call of duty to facilitate our exam. We were all made to feel extremely welcome and he’s great at easing the nerves and explaining things. He also includes many extras that go beyond the scope of the exam. Highly recommended

"Great Experience"

I had a great experience with Drone Pilot Academy. Everything was explained thoroughly before any actions and moved alone at a comfortable pace. Highly recommended for drone training in Northern Ireland.