Arco Aviation Academy is Nigeria’s first NCAA-approved RPAS training organization, proudly positioned as the best solution for closing the country’s growing gap in skilled, licensed drone pilots.

Our Mission & Goals

Our academy’s mission is to produce world-class drone pilots who meet the highest international standards. Our leadership team combines decades of real-world drone experience with a passion for transforming Nigeria’s drone industry. We believe drone pilots are the future of safe, efficient, and innovative operations in industries like oil & gas, agriculture, security, and construction.

  • Elevate Industry Standards: Set the benchmark for safe, reliable, and data-driven drone operations in Africa’s core industries.

  • Empower Professionals: Transform students into confident, career-ready pilots through immersive learning and real-world experience.

  • Bridge Talent & Opportunity: Connect graduates directly with ARCO Worldwide Services and our network of corporate partners for internships, placements, and project collaborations.

Key Features & Benefits

  1. Immersive Flight Training
    Each course includes thorough theoretical knowledge, simulator practice, and live flight exercises, ensuring that every student masters takeoff, navigation, and mission-critical manoeuvres.

  2. Safety & Regulatory Excellence
    Comprehensive modules on aviation regulations, risk management, and emergency protocols—aligned with NCAA and global best practices.

  3. Small Class Sizes
    We maintain class sizes of 13 students maximum to ensure personalized attention and high-quality outcomes.

  4. Certification & Placement
    Accelerated pathways to recognized certifications for VLOS and BVLOS licenses plus direct recruitment channels through ARCO Worldwide Services, Nigeria’s #1 drone services provider.

Powered by ARCO Worldwide Services

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. This partnership guarantees our curriculum is informed by frontline insights, our instructors are industry practitioners, and our graduates step directly into a live pipeline of missions and career opportunities.