Case Study: The UAV Academy achieves accredited, fully online PfCO drone training and secure remote invigilation with TestReach

The UAV Academy is Flying High with TestReach, Delivering Accredited Commercial Drone Pilot Training Online with Examinations via Remote Invigilation

The UAV Academy, a UK-based National Qualified Entity approved by the Civil Aviation Authority, wanted to move its PfCO theory training and examination fully online while preserving exam security and meeting CAA accreditation requirements. To solve this, The UAV Academy partnered with TestReach to deliver the final theory exam via secure remote invigilation (online proctoring) as part of TestReach’s assessment platform.

TestReach implemented video, audio and screenshare invigilation, randomized question pools with unique exam papers, and automated marking and feedback. The solution won CAA approval and let The UAV Academy expand nationally and internationally (candidates from Malawi, Gibraltar and The Falkland Islands), increase student volumes, lower fixed costs and shorten wait times for exams, while practical assessors report higher learner understanding and candidates receive immediate results and detailed feedback.

The UAV Academy

Andrew Bailey

Founder and Head of Training