Navigate
Australia’s Drone Licensing Journey
Your step-by-step guide to understanding, obtaining and maintaining drone certifications
Trusted by 3,000+ licensed pilots across AustraliaDetermine Your License Type
Take the quiz below to find out licensing options
Find your drone licence type
Q1: What do you want to use your drone for?
Q2: What size drone do you want to operate?
Q3: What type of aircraft do you need to operate? (2–7 kg)
Q4: Are you operating for an organisation or your own business?
Q3: What type of aircraft do you need to operate? (7–25 kg)
Q4: Are you operating for an organisation or your own business?
Q4: Are you operating for an organisation or your own business?
Q4: What agricultural drones do you want to fly?
Q5: Which AGRAS model?
Q6: Are you operating for an organisation or your own business?
Q6: Are you operating for an organisation or your own business?
Q5: Which XAG model?
Q5: What type of flying will you be doing?
Q6: What size drone? (VLOS)
Q6: What size drone? (Night operations)
Q6: What size drone? (BVLOS)
Q6: What type of advanced operations are you planning?
Q7: What size drone? (BVLOS)
Q7: What size drone? (Night operations)
Your recommended pathway
Recreational Drone Requirements
Documentation Needed
- No documentation required
Key Regulations
- Maximum 120m altitude
- Line of sight operations only
- No flying near airports or emergency operations
- No night-time flying
Documentation Needed
- Aviation Reference Number (ARN) – learn more
- Valid photo identification
Key Regulations
- If you have your RePL, you can:
- Work as a remote pilot for a business that holds a ReOC (or as a sole trader under someone else’s ReOC)
- Apply for your own ReOC
- Fly a drone more than 25 kg but not more than 150 kg for commercial purposes over your own land, without a ReOC
Documentation Needed
- Aviation Reference Number (ARN) – learn more
- Remote pilot licence (or undertaking RePL training at the same time)
- Valid photo identification
- Business details
Key Regulations
- A ReOC allows you or your business to:
- Operate as a drone service provider for hire or reward
-
Employ remote pilots to operate drones that weigh:
- up to 7 kg
- up to 25 kg
- up to 150 kg
- more than 150 kg (requires additional certification)
- Apply for permissions and approvals for complex drone operations outside of the drone safety rules
| Training Option | Best For | Duration | Investment | Why Choose This |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Drones (Toll Uncrewed Systems) | Recreational pilots who want to fly safely and confidently | 1 day | $350 | Instructor-led, practical training that goes beyond CASA basics. Ideal for beginners who want real-world knowledge, not just rules. |
| Online RePL Theory (Self-Paced) | Theory-only learners with no hands-on flying | 1–2 weeks (self-paced) | $200–500 | Lower upfront cost, but limited practical preparation. Often results in lower confidence and the need for further training later. |
| Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) – Toll Uncrewed Systems Intensive | Commercial pilots and professionals | 5 days (theory + hands-on flying) | $1,750 | Industry-led training with a high pass rate, real aircraft experience, and a strong focus on job-ready skills. Most popular option. |
| Remote Operator’s Certificate (ReOC) – Toll Uncrewed Systems | Businesses operating drones under their own organisation | Tailored to your operation | Custom pricing | Bespoke compliance, manuals, and approvals delivered by an experienced uncrewed systems provider. Designed for real-world commercial operations. |
Course Dates
Course Dates
Course Dates
Course Dates
Course Dates
There are no upcoming events at this time
Course Dates
Course Dates
Complete Resource Library
All Licences
RePL
All Licences
RePL
Training
All Licenses
RePL
RePL, ReOC