Drone Training in Melbourne
Earn your CASA-accredited Remote Pilot Licence with flexible online theory and monthly practical assessments in Melbourne.
Drone Training in Melbourne
Melbourne is one of Australia's fastest-growing markets for commercial drone operations. From construction site monitoring across the city's booming development corridors to infrastructure inspections along regional rail and road networks, demand for licensed drone pilots in Victoria continues to rise.
National Drones runs monthly practical assessment sessions in Melbourne, complementing our self-paced online theory platform. This means you can study from home or the office on your own schedule, then attend a 2-day practical when you are ready — no need to take a full week off work.
Victoria's diverse landscape also provides excellent real-world context for training: dense urban airspace around Melbourne Airport (YMML) and Essendon (YMEN), regional operations across the Yarra Valley and Gippsland, and coastal work along the Great Ocean Road.
Melbourne Course Options
Choose the format that fits your schedule.
Online RePL — Melbourne Practical
Self-paced online theory + 2-day practical in Melbourne. Start studying today, book your practical when ready.
- ✓ Sub 7kg & sub 25kg multi-rotor
- ✓ AROC included
- ✓ Monthly Melbourne dates
- ✓ Study at your own pace
In-Person RePL — 5 Days
Fully in-person course. Complete all theory and practical training in one intensive week.
- ✓ Sub 7kg & sub 25kg multi-rotor
- ✓ AROC included
- ✓ Fastest path to your licence
- ✓ Intensive hands-on format
Flying in Victoria
Melbourne Airspace
Melbourne operates within Class C controlled airspace managed by Melbourne Tower (YMML), with additional controlled zones around Essendon Airport (YMEN), Moorabbin Airport (YMMB), and Avalon (YMAV). Understanding these overlapping control zones is critical for commercial operators in Melbourne.
Our training covers airspace planning, CASA approval processes, and ATC communication — skills essential for operating safely in Melbourne's complex airspace environment.
Industries Hiring in Victoria
Victoria's licensed drone pilot demand spans construction (Melbourne's infrastructure boom), energy (wind farms, solar installations across regional VIC), agriculture (Gippsland, Western District), and government (VicRoads, water authorities).
A RePL from National Drones opens doors across all of these sectors. Our Certificate III in Aviation provides a nationally recognised qualification particularly valued by employers.
Melbourne Practical Dates
Start your online theory anytime. Book a Melbourne practical when you are ready.
26–27 May 2026
Melbourne metropolitan area — exact venue confirmed on enrolment
23–24 June 2026
Melbourne metropolitan area — exact venue confirmed on enrolment
28–29 July 2026
Melbourne metropolitan area — exact venue confirmed on enrolment
25–26 August 2026
Melbourne metropolitan area — exact venue confirmed on enrolment
Open to Travelling? Save $651 in Brisbane
Our Brisbane practical dates are currently $999 inc GST (normally $1,650) until June 2026. Melbourne to Brisbane is a 2-hour flight — many students combine training with a short break in Queensland.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is the Melbourne drone training held?
- Practical assessments are held at a training venue in the Melbourne metropolitan area. The exact venue address is confirmed when you enrol and book your practical date. The location is selected for easy access with ample parking.
- How much does a drone licence cost in Melbourne?
- The Online RePL with a Melbourne practical is $1,650 inc GST. This includes self-paced online theory, a 2-day in-person practical assessment, and your AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate). The in-person 5-day RePL is also available at $2,400 + GST.
- How often are Melbourne practical dates available?
- We run practical assessment sessions monthly in Melbourne, with 2-day blocks typically scheduled on Monday and Tuesday. You can start your online theory at any time and book the Melbourne practical session that suits your schedule.
- Can I do the theory from Melbourne and the practical elsewhere?
- Yes. The online theory can be completed from anywhere in Australia. If a Brisbane practical date suits you better (and is currently discounted to $999), you can book that instead. All practical locations deliver the same CASA-accredited assessment.
- What weather conditions affect Melbourne drone training?
- Melbourne's variable weather is well-known. Our instructors schedule practical sessions with contingency time built in for weather delays. If conditions prevent safe flying, sessions are rescheduled at no extra cost. The theory component is unaffected by weather since it is completed online.
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