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 University 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 Australia (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 University of Adelaide offers a commercial drone course leading to the award of this licence by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Australia (CASA). This six-day course is conducted through a mix of activities including practical drone operation sessions on-campus at the University of Adelaide by a team of CASA-certified remote pilots and trainers from the University. 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 Australia 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 CASA website.

  • This six-day course is conducted through a mix of theory, and practical drone operation sessions on-campus at the University of Adelaide.
  • Our courses are run by a team of CASA-certified drone operators from the University.
  • 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 Australia (ERSA).
  • In-house examinations and CASA processing fees for GELP, AROC and RePL.

Course dates

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  • Duration: 6 days
  • Location: University of Adelaide Campuses
  • Price: TBC

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