Remote Pilot Licence | RePL
Become a certified RPA controller with a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)RPA Certification Australia-wide
The Remote Pilot License (RePL) course could take you from having never operated an RPA to obtaining your Remote Pilot License in as little as 5 days.
If you are operating for sport and recreation a drone less than 2kg, then you will not require RePL certification. The drone awareness and sub2kg excluded category courses are for recreation operation.
The Remote Pilot License is required for an individual to operate any Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) above 2kg, when used for commercial purposes.
The RePL course options are.
- Online course with two day in person practical (flight training). This course is offered as a sub7kg course $1650 or sub 25kg $2200. The two day in person assessment is provided in capital cities around Australia or custom locations for companies that enroll three or more students. Book the sub7kg individual course here, or contact us for the sub25kg course.
- 5 day in person course. This course is offered to companies that enroll three or more students. This training is provided Australia wide and can be at a location of your choice (travel fees apply). To book a 5 day in person course, contact us.
- RePL upgrades for night flying, sub25kg and sub150kg are also available. Contact us to book an upgrade.
To operate commercially you will require the RePL and either gain employment or operate under a company that holds a RPA Operators Certificate (ReOC), or obtain a ReOC. National Drones can help you in obtaining your ReOC.
Why Train with National Drones?
- No previous experience necessary – we train you in every aspect of the operation
- Aviation Background – Our extensive aviation background ensures that you will get relevant information passed onto you.
- Comprehensive flight operations training, resulting in CASA issued certification. Gain formally recognized Australia wide qualifications
- We can assist in the process of obtaining a RPA Operator Certificate (ReOC) through the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)
- Course Content Matters! We have gone to extraordinary efforts to ensure that our extensive training resources support our students. This includes a 300 page study guide developed in conjunction with Bob Tait’s Aviation Theory School, as well as a large online learning management system which is jam packed with resources.
- Real world experience – there are certain things which can only be passed down from having operational experience out in the field.
- Assistance with data processing and flight planning based on your operation type. We train to suit your proposed operation.
- Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate and English Language Proficiency assessment is included in the course at no extra cost. This is a requirement for operations within controlled airspace.
- Extensive ongoing support
- All course materials and equipment are supplied including training drones. All you need to do is turn up to the course. The rest is provided.
Topics covered in the RePL Course
Throughout our course, there is a syllabus which is covered to obtain your remote pilot licence (RePL).
The material which you have learnt about throughout the theory component of the course is then consolidated out in the field when conducting the flying or practical component. We can also tailor the flying component somewhat to suit your potential operation. For example, if you intend on conducting aerial photography, the exercises will focus on how to safely do that. If you intend to focus on mapping, then our aim will be to ensure you are given the tools and information to achieve that.
You can also view a list of our upcoming courses using the button at the bottom of this page.
Some of the topics which you will learn about include:
- Form of the Earth – Latitude and Longitude
- Map reading, electronic flight bags
- Controlled Airspace and Aerodromes
- Air Legislation and use of Drones
- Identifying controlled airspace
- Area approvals – When permission is required and how to obtain it when operating outside normal flight rules
- Notams (Notice to airmen)
- Principles of Flight
- Weight and Balance
- Human Factors, Threat and Error Management
- Risk and Control measures
- Aircraft Components and Systems
- Flight planning and risk assessment
- Operations manuals
- Configuring and testing failsafes