Level 2 Award in Low Airspace Awareness (Drones & C-UAS)
Unauthorized drones are no longer a future problem, they are a real, present risk to businesses, venues, and critical sites. This course is built to give teams the awareness, confidence, and practical understanding needed to recognise, assess, and respond to drone activity safely, proportionately, and lawfully.
In partnership with Crowded Space Drones and accredited by Highfield Qualifications, we are pleased to offer a one-day accredited qualification designed to provide essential knowledge in Drones and Counter-Unmanned Aerial Systems (C-UAS).
Who is this course for?
This qualification is ideal for professionals responsible for safety and security in low-level airspace, including:
- Security personnel and supervisors
- Event stewards and venue managers
- Site and facilities managers
- Operations and risk managers
- Anyone tasked with responding to suspicious or unauthorized drone activity
No prior drone experience is required.
What you will learn
By the end of the course, learners will understand how drones operate, identify potential threats, and apply appropriate responses within legal and ethical boundaries.
Course content includes:
Drone legislation - Clear and practical understanding of regulations, rules, and safety guidelines relevant to business and security operations.
Drone anatomy and function - What a drone is, the different types in use today, and how they operate in real-world environments.
Counter-drone technologies (C-UAS) - Overview of detection, tracking, and mitigation methods, including capabilities, limitations, and lawful use.
Legal and ethical considerations - Privacy, data protection, and responsible decision-making when encountering drones in low-level airspace.
Threats and risk management - Identifying current and emerging threats, conducting threat assessments, and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Practical applications - Applying knowledge to real operational scenarios to improve on-site security outcomes.
Scenario-based learning - Dealing confidently with drone pilots and auditor-style individuals in a calm, professional, and compliant manner.
Course details
Drone anatomy and function
What a drone is, the different types in use today, and how they operate in real-world environments.
- Duration: 1 day
- First course held on the 31st March 2026
- 200 EUR per person (excluding VAT)
- Accreditation: Highfield Qualifications
- Assessment:
- 60-minute multiple-choice exam
- 40 questions
- 70 percent pass mark (28 out of 40)
Successful learners receive a nationally recognised Level 2 qualification.
Why this course matters
Threats and risk management
Identifying current and emerging threats, conducting threat assessments, and implementing effective risk management strategies.
Drone activity is increasing across commercial and public spaces. Without the right knowledge, teams risk either overreacting or failing to respond at all. This course provides the clarity needed to understand what is lawful, what constitutes a genuine threat, and how to act with confidence while minimising legal and reputational risk.
Practical applications
Applying knowledge to real operational scenarios to improve on-site security outcomes.
Secure your low-level airspace
Scenario-based learning
Dealing confidently with drone pilots and auditor-style individuals in a calm, professional, and compliant manner.
If your organisation operates in environments where unauthorized drones could pose a risk, this one-day course delivers essential, accredited training with immediate operational value.
Book your slot on the next course today. For more information, contact Flyby Guys to discuss bespoke delivery options for your organisation.
