ESTA Group

Advanced Aerospace Platforms for Simulation, Training and Critical Operations

Deploying autonomous drone systems and next-generation helicopter simulators across defense, energy and critical infrastructure.

ESTA Group

Advanced Aerospace Platforms for Simulation, Training and Critical Operations

Deploying autonomous drone systems and next-generation helicopter simulators across defense, energy and critical infrastructure.

Who Are We

ESTA Group brings together
helicopter simulation, training and drone operations under one roof.
So that operators get a single partner, and independent of aircraft platform, across oil and gas, energy, defense and industry.

Trusted by world-leading companies in defense, aviation and industry.

Services

What We Deliver

Training and simulation for helicopter and drone pilots, technical training and certification. We deliver the full operational capability for oil and gas, defense and industry within aviation.

Helicopter Platforms & Simulation

Helicopter Platforms & Simulation

High-fidelity simulation environments that replicate real-world conditions, enabling helicopter pilots and third crew members to train and prepare without operational risk.

Drone and Helicopter Operator Training & Certification

Educational training programs for drone pilots at all levels and across all industry segments, with proven expertise in safe and secure BVLOS operations at any complexity level.

Autonomous Drone Platforms

Autonomous Drone Platforms

AI-powered drone systems built for ISR, surveillance and logistics operations, deployed and supported across defense, aviation and industrial environments worldwide.

Operator Training

Qualified Operators.
Mission-Ready Teams

ESTA Group offers certified training programs that prepare helicopter pilots, technicians and drone operators for real-world missions across defense, aviation and industrial environments.

TRU Helicopter Simulator

Bell-certified full-flight Level D simulator for Bell 525 and Bell 412 helicopter pilots and third crew members, built on TRU simulation technology for realistic mission training.

Drone Operator and Training Licences

Issued by the Norwegian Civil Aviation Authority (Luftfartstilsynet) in accordance with EASA regulations, qualifying operators to fly legally across Norway and the EU.

Approved Training Organisation

Approved by the County Municipality to train future drone pilots attending high school, giving the next generation of operators a certified foundation in unmanned aviation.

TRU Simulation

Simulation Built for
Real Missions.

Delivering high-end simulation and training to ensure pilots and crew are prepared for every scenario they will face in the field.

High Fidelity training systems

The Bell 525 is the world's first fly-by-wire commercial helicopter, designed to operate safely in harsh environments with reduced pilot workload. It features the first fully integrated touchscreen avionics suite purpose-built for helicopters.

Bell 412 & Bell 525

A multi-purpose utility helicopter built for the most demanding missions. Deployed across search and rescue, emergency medical services, fire-fighting, coast guard operations, airborne surveillance, counter terrorism and law enforcement including SWAT missions.

Simulation and training

Train Without Risk.
Perform Without Limits.

A high-fidelity helicopter simulation platform built for military and civilian operators, replicating real-world mission conditions in a controlled environment.

Helicopter Simulator

High-fidelity TRU simulation built for Bell 525 and Bell 412 helicopter pilots and third crew members, replicating real-world mission conditions in a controlled environment.

Physical and software-based simulation

Military and civilian certified training

Realistic mission scenarios

Safe, repeatable training environments

Our Platforms

World-Leading Platforms.
Built for Your Mission.

We source and deploy the world’s leading autonomous platforms, matched to your operational requirements across defense, aviation and industrial environments.

Sentrycs

A fully autonomous drone system enabling continuous 24/7 data capture and analysis with seamless battery and payload exchange for uninterrupted operations.

Optimus System

A modular, AI-powered drone platform built for ISR, surveiliance and logistics in the most demanding conditions.

The Iron Drone

A fully autonomous counter-drone platform designed to detect, intercept, and neutralize hostile UAVs in complex environments without GPS or RF jamming.

ROOK (RT-2000)

A fully autonomous multipurpose UGV built for all-terrain operations, carrying up to 1200kg across weapon station, logistics, casualty evacuation and intelligence missions.

Sentrycs

A fully autonomous drone system enabling continuous 24/7 data capture and analysis with seamless battery and payload exchange for uninterrupted operations.

Optimus System

A modular, AI-powered drone platform built for ISR, surveiliance and logistics in the most demanding conditions.

The Iron Drone

A fully autonomous counter-drone platform designed to detect, intercept, and neutralize hostile UAVs in complex environments without GPS or RF jamming.

ROOK (RT-2000)

A fully autonomous multipurpose UGV built for all-terrain operations, carrying up to 1200kg across weapon station, logistics, casualty evacuation and intelligence missions.

Sentrycs

A fully autonomous drone system enabling continuous 24/7 data capture and analysis with seamless battery and payload exchange for uninterrupted operations.

Optimus System

A modular, AI-powered drone platform built for ISR, surveiliance and logistics in the most demanding conditions.

The Iron Drone

A fully autonomous counter-drone platform designed to detect, intercept, and neutralize hostile UAVs in complex environments without GPS or RF jamming.

ROOK (RT-2000)

A fully autonomous multipurpose UGV built for all-terrain operations, carrying up to 1200kg across weapon station, logistics, casualty evacuation and intelligence missions.

Sentrycs

A fully autonomous drone system enabling continuous 24/7 data capture and analysis with seamless battery and payload exchange for uninterrupted operations.

Optimus System

A modular, AI-powered drone platform built for ISR, surveiliance and logistics in the most demanding conditions.

The Iron Drone

A fully autonomous counter-drone platform designed to detect, intercept, and neutralize hostile UAVs in complex environments without GPS or RF jamming.

ROOK (RT-2000)

A fully autonomous multipurpose UGV built for all-terrain operations, carrying up to 1200kg across weapon station, logistics, casualty evacuation and intelligence missions.

Drone

Partnered with Ondas

ESTA Group partners with Ondas to deliver reliable, secure and intelligent UAS solutions for critical infrastructure, security and industrial operations

Ondas Inc. (Nasdaq: ONDS) is a leading provider of autonomous systems and private wireless solutions, combining aerial intelligence and next-generation connectivity to enhance security and operational efficiency across essential industries.

Physical and software-based simulation

Military and civilian certified training

Realistic mission scenarios

Safe, repeatable training environments

About Us

The People
Behind the Mission.

Meet the leadership team behind ESTA GROUP. Reach out directly to discuss how we can support your operational needs.

Ole Petter Bakken

Group Chief Executive & Partner

Arne Kjetil Nilsen

Chief Operating Officer & Partner

Our Companies

One Group. Four Divisions.

ESTA GROUP operates through four specialized divisions, each built to deliver within their field and together covering the full operational spectrum.

Helicopter department

Advanced flight training for qualified helicopter pilots. Our type rating courses are cutting-edge and intensive, delivering comprehensive training for aviation professionals at every level.

Drone department

Drone department

Certified drone training adapted to pilots at all levels, from hobby and recreational flying to advanced professional and BVLOS operations requiring extensive certification.

Simulator department

The ESTA full-flight Level D simulator (FSTD) is built to meet the specific requirements of operators and surpass Level D regulatory standards across all training scenarios.

Education department

Covers instructors for helicopter, drone and simulator training, alongside administration, finance, sales, branding, compliance and safety, all working together to support every department.

Contact

What can we help you with?

Tell us about your needs. Whether it's autonomous drone systems, security operations, or advanced robotics solutions, our team is ready to support your mission in complex and demanding environments.

Post@est-a.no

Org. 937 149 336

Sentrumsvegen 10, 4055 Sola, Norway

Contact

What can we help you with?

Tell us about your needs. Whether it's autonomous drone systems, security operations, or advanced robotics solutions, our team is ready to support your mission in complex and demanding environments.

Post@est-a.no

Org. 937 149 336

Sentrumsvegen 10, 4055 Sola, Norway