Remote Pilot Licence Course (Multirotor up to 7kg)

Our hands-on drone pilot short course features mentoring by drone experts and access state-of-the-art infrastructure and equipment.

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The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide offers a commercial drone pilot course leading to the award of a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), issued by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog (CASA).

If you are flying a remotely piloted aircraft as part of your job - including for research –  it is likely you will find a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) useful, or necessary, to have. The ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide offers a commercial drone course leading to the award of this licence by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog (CASA). This six-day course is conducted through a mix of activities including practical drone operation sessions on-campus at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide by a team of CASA-certified remote pilots and trainers from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog. Our trainers are also scientists, aviators, engineers and professionals who are highly experienced in the use of multirotor and fixed wing drones for environmental, agricultural, and commercial applications, both within ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog and overseas.

A RePL allows you to fly commercially for operators, who in turn need to hold a Remote Operator's Certificate (ReOC). For additional information regarding a ReOC, please refer to the .

  • This six-day course is conducted through a mix of theory, and practical drone operation sessions on-campus at the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide.
  • Our courses are run by a team of CASA-certified drone operators from the ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog.
  • Our trainers are highly trained industry professionals who offer valuable insights and experience.
  • To be eligible for the license you will need to complete all components of the course and successfully pass all assessments.
  • No previous drone experience is required.
  • Included in the price of the course are licence application fees and all course materials (including textbook, maps and drone use).
  • All required theory and practical syllabus, and requirements of CASA for a RePL.
  • General English Language Proficiency assessment (GELP).
  • Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC).
  • All course materials, including Course Textbook, Visual Terminal Chart (VTC), Visual Navigational Chart (VNC), En Route Supplement ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog (ERSA).
  • In-house examinations and CASA processing fees for GELP, AROC and RePL.

Course dates

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  • Duration: 6 days
  • Location: ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide Campuses
  • Price: TBC

* If you are a ×îÐÂÌÇÐÄVlog of Adelaide staff or student, please contact us at uraf@adelaide.edu.au for a separate registration procedure.