Drone pilot training in Kenya.
Drone pilot training in Kenya, from a KCAA-approved RPAS Training Organisation. Earn your Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) with ground school at our Westlands, Nairobi base and practical flight training at Naiposha Gardens in Limuru, in partnership with a SACAA-approved academy. Trained to the aviation standard Astral Aerial flies to every day.
Remote Pilot Licence (RPL) in Kenya
Designed to meet KCAA standards, this RPAS training in Kenya combines foundational theory, regulatory compliance, and hands-on flight experience over Naiposha's gardens and the Limuru highlands, and leads to the KCAA remote pilot licence. No prior experience required — it's a foundational course introducing students to unmanned aviation.
Intakes run monthly.
Ground School
5–6 daysIntensive, instructor-led training in core aviation knowledge and UAV operations, delivered on-site.
Internal Assessment
A qualifying theory exam that prepares you for the KCAA examinations.
KCAA Examinations
3 ExamsOne paper per day, sat at KCAA headquarters, per the official exam calendar.
Practical Flight Training
5–7 daysHands-on flying and proficiency development.
Final Flight Assessment
Conducted by KCAA prior to licence issuance.
Learn from the operator that set the standard.
The region's first certified operator
Train with ROC 001 — the operator that set the standard others now follow.
Astral Aviation lineage
Backed by two decades of African aviation experience, not a course built overnight.
Curriculum shaped by real missions
Every lesson is informed by live field operations, not theory alone.
A clear pathway
Licence, then specialisation, then ratings — a structured route to a career, not a single certificate.
One all-inclusive fee covers everything from training to licensing.
No hidden extras to budget for separately — enquire for course fees.
5 hours practical flight time
Hands-on flying to every manoeuvre the licence requires.
Theoretical training & manuals
Full course materials, yours to keep.
Theoretical examinations
Internal and KCAA papers, included in full.
How to become a drone pilot in Kenya.
Entry requirements
How enrolment works
Complete your Class 3 medical — we refer you to an approved examiner once you enquire.
We apply for your Student Remote Pilot Licence on your behalf, handling the KCAA paperwork directly.
Submit your documents: National ID or Passport, a digital passport photo, your Class 3 Medical Certificate, and a completed Student Enrolment form (completed at the Astral office).
Create a KCAA ICAAS account for licence application and exam booking. Intakes run monthly with limited spaces.
Specialised training.
Infrastructure Inspection
Powerline, tower, and asset inspection technique.
Photography & Videography
Aerial cinematography and commercial photography technique.
Mapping
Learn how to use drones for survey-grade mapping and how to produce outputs like orthomosaics, DEMs, 3D models, NDVI maps, and much more.
Agricultural Spraying
This course teaches you how to safely and efficiently operate agricultural drones.
Post-RPL, on-demand or scheduled training — a current RPL licence is required to enrol, and more tracks are available on request.