A2 CofC vs GVC - What's the difference?

	A2 CofC	GVC
Training Requirements	Theoretical learning 6+ hours of E-Learning 30 Question theoretical examination 75 minutes to complete Self-guided practical flight training	Theoretical learning 9+ hours of E-Learning 40 Question theoretical examination 60 minutes to complete Practical Flight Examination assessed by the RAE Operations Manual
CAA fees	£0	Initial application for UK PDRA01 Operational Authorisation: £500 Annual renewal of UK PDRA01 Operational Authorisation: £500
UAVHUB course cost	£99 inc. VAT	£499 inc. VAT
Permitted Drones	UK2 class / C2 class (until 31 December 2027) You must not fly within 30m of people unless they’re involved in what you are doing, or you fly in low speed mode. If you fly in low speed mode, you can reduce this distance to 5m from people. You must not fly over people who are not involved in what you're doing. Less than 2kg and not UK2 / C2 class You must not fly within 50m of uninvolved people. You must not fly over people who are not involved in what you're doing.	All drones up to 25kg
Use for Commercial Gain	Yes	Yes
Validity	5 years	5 years
Valid from	Today	Today
Pros	No additional costs No Operations Manual No yearly renewals No Flight Assessment Reduced separation distances	Fly any aircraft between 0-25kg in Congested areas Widely recognised qualification Suitable for people flying larger and heavier aircraft Overflight of uninvolved people (to be avoided where possible
Cons	Limited to 'small' drones No overflight over of uninvolved people	Requires yearly renewals with the CAA Requires maintaining an Operations Manual Audited by the CAA Longer training pathway
Who's it suited for?	People who fly 'small and light' aircraft Wedding photographers Housing roof inspectors Small corporate video production Hobbyists who want more freedom to operate 'closer' to people	People with 'large and heavy' aircraft Professional Drone Pilots High-End Film Productions Industrial Inspections Land Surveyors People who need to fly 'over' people