About ARK UAV Flying Academy
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Preparing the Next Generation of UAV Professionals
ARK UAV Flying Academy is established with the vision of developing Sri Lanka’s next generation of professional drone pilots, UAV engineers, technicians, innovators, and entrepreneurs. Our objective is to develop a skilled workforce for one of the world’s emerging and fastest-growing technology markets.
We provide practical knowledge and skills covering the complete UAV ecosystem—from designing and building drones to flying, programming, maintenance, repair, servicing, and commercial applications.
The Growing UAV Industry
A Fast-Growing Global Industry
The UAV industry is one of the world’s rapidly emerging technology sectors, transforming traditional methods of work while creating new careers and business opportunities.
Drones are increasingly being used in:
Defence | Agriculture | Surveillance | Healthcare | Logistics | Mapping | Construction | Disaster Management | Search & Rescue | Environmental Monitoring
As this industry continues to expand, the demand for skilled drone pilots, engineers, programmers, designers, technicians, maintenance specialists, and entrepreneurs is growing.
At ARK, our goal is to prepare a skilled workforce capable of meeting the future demands of this fast-growing global industry.
Professional Drone Pilot Training
Learn to Fly Professionally
ARK provides structured drone-pilot training with a strong focus on safe and responsible UAV operations.
Training is conducted under the applicable requirements and oversight of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) and aligned with relevant international standards and practices.
Students who successfully complete the required training and meet the CAASL eligibility and licensing requirements can apply for the relevant drone pilot licence issued by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka.
NVQ Qualifications
Build Recognised Skills for Your Career
Students can explore pathways towards NVQ Level 3 and Level 4 qualifications in relevant areas, subject to the applicable programme and qualification requirements.
These qualifications provide an opportunity to develop recognised vocational skills for employment, entrepreneurship, or further education.
Design & Build Professional Drones
At ARK, students go beyond operating ready-made drones. Through practical training, they learn the fundamentals of drone design, electronics, motors, flight controllers, sensors, programming, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, repair, and maintenance.
Our aim is to develop professionals who understand how drones work from the inside out and can progress towards designing and building professional UAV systems.
UAV Entrepreneurship
Turn Your Skills into a Business
The UAV industry offers opportunities not only for employment but also for entrepreneurship.
Students are introduced to business opportunities such as drone services, aerial photography, surveying, agriculture applications, inspection, mapping, maintenance and repair, training, and specialised UAV solutions.
Our entrepreneurial training helps students understand how they can transform their technical knowledge and UAV skills into a career or sustainable business.
Learn. Build. Fly. Innovate. Create.
