Drone Training in Melbourne
Earn your CASA-accredited Remote Pilot Licence through self-paced preparation, live online theory, and local classroom and practical training 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 local classroom and practical training blocks in Melbourne as part of the Blended RePL Course. Prepare at your own pace, join live online theory on Day 1, then attend the local classroom and practical days.
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.
Blended RePL Course — Melbourne
Self-paced preparation followed by live online theory, local classroom theory, and practical flying and assessment.
- ✓ Sub 7kg & sub 25kg multi-rotor
- ✓ AROC included
- ✓ Three scheduled training days
- ✓ Self-paced preparation before your course
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 Blended-Course Dates
Dates shown cover Days 2–3: local classroom theory and practical flying. Live online Day 1 is confirmed with enrolment.
25–26 August 2026
Melbourne metropolitan area — exact venue confirmed on enrolment
Open to Travelling? Save $400 in Brisbane
Our Brisbane blended-course dates are currently $1,250 inc GST, compared with the standard $1,650 Blended RePL price. 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 Blended RePL Course with Melbourne classroom and practical training is $1,650 inc GST. This includes self-paced preparation, three scheduled training days, and your AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate). The in-person 5-day RePL is also available at $2,400 + GST.
- How often are Melbourne blended-course dates available?
- We run local classroom and practical training blocks monthly in Melbourne. These cover Days 2 and 3 of the Blended RePL Course; your live online Day 1 timetable is confirmed with enrolment.
- Can I do the theory from Melbourne and the practical elsewhere?
- Yes. Self-paced preparation and live online Day 1 can be completed remotely. If Brisbane suits your local classroom and practical days better, you can book that location at the current Brisbane price of $1,250 inc GST.
- What weather conditions affect Melbourne drone training?
- Melbourne's variable weather is well-known. Practical training may continue on an additional day where weather or individual progress requires it. This is arranged only when needed.
Ready to start your drone training?
Choose an upcoming RePL course, start the blended pathway, or talk to us about practical training for your team.
Theory gets you prepared; CASA-approved training, practical flying and assessment complete the licence pathway.