Drone Certification Remote Pilot License
A CASA-Accredited Provider of Remote Pilot Licences
GET CERTIFIED NOT JUST TO FLY A DRONE, BUT LEARN TO FLY IT WELL
The professionals at Total RPA have years of experience turning students into qualified drone pilots with the proper training. We are one of the only organisations with the CASA accreditation to offer this course. Designed to get you your remote pilot license – formally, our five day drone training course is the perfect thing to kick-start a rewarding career as an RPA pilot. We will teach you everything you need to know about UAV (RPA) systems, aerodynamics, mission planning and preparation, flying at night, and much more. You will learn practical flying skills as well as practical operational skills that will put you a cut above the average pilot. In aviation knowledge is everything.
Requirements
There are no prerequisites for the RePL course but you will need to have an ARN (Aviation Reference Number) issued by CASA before we can process your Remote Pilot Licence. If you do not have an ARN, you can apply for one here:
Our 5 Day RePL Course includes the following:
- 3 Day Face-to-Face Online Theory
- 2 Day Practical Training
- Issue of RePL
- Issue of Radio Operators Certificate
- Training Drones provided
- All courses materials provided
- ‘Drone Pilot’ Hi-Vis Vest
- ELP (English Language Proficiency) document processing.
RePL Cost $1,990 GST FREE
What if I already hold an Australian Pilots License?
Type Training
If you already hold an Australian pilots licence for aeroplane or helicopter, you don’t have to do a full 5 day course. We can offer you a conversions course and type training. This involves only 1 and 1/2 days of practical and theory training to cover the RPA specific subjects required to issue you with an RePL. We do need you to have some previous drone flying experience before attending this course.
Holds Current Australian Pilot’s Licence Cost $995 + GST
What if I want to use larger Remote Pilot Aircraft?
Sub 25 KG Type Training
If you wish to use larger RPA’s in your operation, Total RPA can offer you type training on a much larger platform than the basic RePL training course. Get trained on our large platform (DJI Matrice 600) and get Sub 25 KG listed on your Remote Pilots Licence. This training can be included as an add-on to our basic course, or if you already have an RePL, we can offer type training only.
From $695 + GST
CONVENIENT LOCATIONS
Professional Training In 7+ Locations
Total RPA provide drone training in Sydney, Melbourne, the Sunshine Coast, the Gold Coast, Townsville, Canberra, & Nowra. We can also arrange different locations upon request.
Want to make the most of your drone? Check out our speciality courses available as add-ons to the RePL Course:
Extra Drone Certification Courses
- On top of the CASA Remote Pilot Licence, Total RPA offers you the chance to further your remote pilot operator training to support your fledgling business. Bundled together with our RePL and/or ReOC packages, our extra short courses represent excellent value and will give you that little edge over your competitors. See below for more information.
Digital Aerial Photography Workshop
We offer heaps of little tricks that only experienced professional photographers can give you as well as lots of practical hands on advice that will see you getting top class photos and video from your set up.
- We offer half day and full day workshops, the full day
- workshop includes an on location flying workshop. The course is delivered by a professional
- photographer and photography teacher with over 40 years industry experience.
Online Mapping course
- Become more than just a drone pilot, turn your aerial photos into valuable information!
- When you’re ready to take the next step, we want to help you learn drone mapping with a GeoNadir Drone Mapping Course.
- In this course you’ll learn data capture, pre-processing, field survey, data analyses, and creating maps within a GIS for communicating your message.
- This course is suitable for beginners, so if you want to take your drone skills to the next level, this is the course for you!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. Where is the 5 day course held?
A. Total RPA’s main office and classroom is located in Nowra NSW. We also deliver our RePL training in
major cities all around Australia. contact us to find one near you. If you elect to attend a course in Nowra,
ask about our special price.
Q. Do you provide the training drone or do I bring my own?
A. Total RPA will provide you with training UAV (DJI Phantom 4’s & Mavics) for the practical training sessions.
Q. Once I complete this course, do I need to sit an exam with CASA to get my remote pilot license?
A. No. You will sit an inhouse exam with Total RPA at the end of the course, and Total RPA instructors will also
assess you practically on the UAV. Successful completion will result in you attaining the Remote Pilot License (RePL)
Q. Why should I do this course with you and not one of the other operators who provide a similar course?
- QLD Government
- Victoria Police
- Work Cover Australia
- QLD Department of Agriculture
- Australian Broadcasting Corporation
- Australia National Rugby Union Team
- Snowy Hydro
We have also delivered courses and consulting for companies from all sectors of the UAV Industry, including mining, surveying, property and asset photography, mapping and spotting.