RePL Licence
The essential CASA-certified Remote Pilot Licence for commercial drone operations in Australia.
Course Overview
The Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) is the essential certification required by CASA for anyone conducting commercial drone operations with aircraft exceeding 2kg in Australia. National Drones Institute delivers CASA-accredited RePL training that prepares you for professional drone operations.
Our RePL course is available for both sub 7kg and sub 25kg multi-rotor categories. The training combines comprehensive theory with hands-on practical flying experience, ensuring you are fully prepared for real-world commercial operations.
Group courses for three or more participants can be arranged at your location, providing a tailored training experience for organisations looking to build internal drone capabilities.
Key Details
- Duration
- 5 days (in-person)
- Format
- In-person classroom and practical training
- Price
- $2,400 + GSTPer person (group of 3+)
- Prerequisites
- None - suitable for beginners
- Certification
- CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) + AROC
- Locations
- Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Canberra
Upcoming Course Dates
Select a date and location that works for you.
No upcoming dates scheduled.
What You'll Learn
Comprehensive training covering everything you need for commercial drone operations.
Aviation Theory
Aerodynamics, aircraft systems, and flight principles specific to remotely piloted aircraft.
Air Law & Regulations
CASA regulations, airspace classifications, and legal requirements for commercial operations.
Meteorology
Weather interpretation, forecasts, and understanding how conditions affect drone operations.
Navigation & Airspace
Reading aeronautical charts, airspace boundaries, and flight planning procedures.
Human Factors
Fatigue management, decision making, risk assessment, and crew resource management.
Practical Flying
Hands-on flight training including take-off, landing, manoeuvres, and emergency procedures.
Who Should Attend
- ✓Professionals seeking to offer commercial drone services such as aerial photography, videography, and surveying
- ✓Organisations building internal drone capabilities for inspections, mapping, or monitoring
- ✓Individuals in agriculture, construction, mining, or emergency services looking to integrate drones into their operations
- ✓Anyone who needs to operate drones commercially weighing more than 2kg in Australia
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