Nigeria’s First NCAA-Approved Drone Pilot Academy. 

Where Your Career
Takes Flight

NCAA Approved  |  45-Year ARCO Group Heritage  |  Nigeria’s #1 Drone Operations Instructor  |  Textron & Volatus Aerospace Partners  | Max 15 Students Per Class

Nigeria's First

NCAA-approved RPAS training organisation

3 Courses

Basic RPAS, VLOS, and BVLOS — NCAA certified

Max 15 Students

Per class — personalised attention guaranteed

45-Year Heritage

Powered by ARCO Group's engineering legacy

DJI Enterprise Fleet

DJI Matrice, DJI Enterprise & specialist platforms

Direct Placement

Into ARCO Worldwide Services — Nigeria's #1 drone operator

Our Courses

See how we help Nigeria’s top energy and industrial players protect critical infrastructure, reduce risk, and extend asset life —safely and efficiently.

Basic RPAS Certificate

Foundation knowledge for first-time flyers. Get certified fast. 

VLOS — Remote Pilot Licence

Full NCAA Remote Pilot Certificate for commercial VLOS operations. 

BVLOS — Advanced Operations

Expand your capability to long-range, high-value enterprise missions. 

Who Should Enroll?

Whether you’re eyeing the skies for passion or profession, AAA is where Africa’s next generation of drone experts take off.

Drone Enthusiasts & Professionals

From hobbyist to certified pro.

Whether you’re starting fresh or turning your hobby into income, AAA gives you the foundation, structure, and support to thrive.

Engineering & Tech Students

Build a career beyond the classroom.

Gain hands-on experience and global-standard certification that opens doors across industries—from GIS mapping to drone manufacturing.

Defense & Security Agencies

Add aerial intelligence to your tactical edge.

Learn to deploy drones for surveillance, reconnaissance, and situational awareness—taught in line with local operational realities and international best practices.

Oil & Gas Companies

Fly smarter. Inspect safer.

Master drone applications in rig inspections, pipeline monitoring, and infrastructure surveys—minimizing risk, maximizing efficiency.

Industry Applications

Your licence unlocks a career in Nigeria’s most in-demand and best-paying industries.

Nigeria’s first NCAA-approved RPAS training organization

Arco Aviation Academy is proudly positioned as the best solution for closing the country’s growing gap in skilled, licensed drone pilots.

NCAA Approved (Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority)

ISO 9001: Certified for Quality Management

Powered by ARCO Worldwide

As a subsidiary of AWS, the Academy benefits from our parent company’s 45-year engineering heritage and the operational leadership of ARCO Worldwide Services—the most trusted drone services provider in Nigeria.

Our Flight Plan to Certification

Your step-by-step path to becoming a licensed drone pilot — simplified, structured, and streamlined.

Enroll

Start your Journey to becoming a certified drone pilot.

Simulate

Practice flight control in real-time
simulation.

Certify

Earn your remote pilot certification & fly professionally.

Train

Get hands-on lessons with our VLOS & BVLOS instructors.

Fly

Master real-world conditions with supervised flights.

Why Choose ARCO Aviation Academy

FLY

Nigeria's Only NCAA-Approved RPAS Academy

Drone training made local — no need to fly far for certification.

Our credentials are issued by the Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority — the same authority that licences manned commercial aviation. Your certificate carries full regulatory weight. 

Instructors Who Fly Commercially

Learn from certified instructors with a global-standard curriculum.

Our instructors are active operators from ARCO Worldwide Services — they teach from real mission experience, not theory alone. They have logged over 7,000 hours of BVLOS operations. 

Small Classes, Maximum Results

Join AAA — Africa’s closer, smarter path to drone pilot certification.

A maximum of 13 students per class means every trainee gets individual flight time, one-on-one simulator coaching, and direct instructor feedback — not a crowded lecture hall. 

A Career Path, Not Just a Certificate

Learn from certified instructors with a global-standard curriculum.

ARCO Aviation Academy graduates have a direct pipeline into ARCO Worldwide Services — Nigeria’s #1 drone operations company. We connect you with employers before you leave the campus. 

Our Partners

Backed by Nigeria’s most trusted aviation and drone technology names

What People Are Saying

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Frequently Asked Questions

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We offer comprehensive drone training programs, including Basic, Visual Line of Sight (VLOS), Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS)

No. We provide drones and simulators during training.

Upon completion, you will receive a Completion Certificate from AAA. Then a Competency Certificate will be issued by the NCAA (Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority) to operate as VLOS, BVLOS or both.

Yes! Our training is designed to take you from beginner to advanced, even if you have no prior aviation background.

Our course fees vary depending on the training program and duration. Please contact our admissions team (info@arcoaviationacademy.com)  for the latest course catalogue and pricing.

Currently in Port Harcourt. More locations coming soon.

  • Basic RPAS Certificate: 5 Days.
  • VLOS: 15 Days
  • BVLOS: 7 Days (VLOS is a prerequisite for BVLOS)

Fill out the waitlist form and we’ll notify you once enrollment opens.

Ready for Takeoff?

Ready to become a certified drone pilot? Classes are forming now. Apply before the next intake closes.