Drone Pilot Schools in South Korea

These schools train drone pilots in South Korea, from first flights to commercial work. Programs, schedules, and pricing change often, so contact each school directly for current details.

4 schools listed
How to become a pilot

The credential is called the Ultralight Flying Device Pilot Certificate, issued by KOTSA's chairman. The minimum age is 14 for Classes 1 through 3, and 10 for Class 4. Classes 1 through 3 require a written exam (70 out of 100 or higher) plus a practical exam, both administered through KOTSA's own portal.

Class 4 requires only an e-learning course, with no exam. The only confirmed government fee is an 11,000 won reissuance charge; the exam fee itself is not published on KOTSA's site.

Regulator
MOLIT / KOTSA ↗ Aviation Safety Act
About the regulation

Civil drone operation in South Korea is regulated by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), with certification delegated to the Korea Transportation Safety Authority (KOTSA), under Articles 2(3), 125, and 129 of the Aviation Safety Act. Registration is mandatory for any drone over 2 kilograms regardless of use, and for commercial drones over 250 grams.

Devices are sorted into four classes by weight, from Class 1 (over 25 kilograms) down to Class 4 (250 grams to 2 kilograms, e-learning only).

Confirm current requirements on the authority's official site before you enroll or fly.

This page is for general orientation and may not reflect the latest regulatory changes. It is not legal advice: confirm current rules, fees, and permitted zones with your country's civil aviation authority before you fly.

A listing in this directory is not an endorsement, accreditation, or certification of any school, and does not indicate affiliation with or vetting by us. Confirm a school's credentials and authorizations directly with the school and the relevant authority.

Schools

Korea Aerospace University Flight Training Center

Certification institute at the Susaek campus in Goyang, operating since 2016.

Goyang
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+82-2-300-0325

Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry Unmanned Aircraft Education Center

MOLIT-designated national multicopter certification across 4 regional campuses.

IncheonGwangjuGongjuGunsan
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Other countries in Asia

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