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Build your professional drone business.

Structured training, CASA compliance, verified credentials, and a direct pipeline to paying clients. From RePL to revenue.

6Training Modules
100%CASA Aligned

Your pathway to professional operations

Six structured modules that take you from foundation to commercial readiness. Each module builds on the last, with clear milestones and verification checkpoints.

01

Foundation & CASA Rules

Master the regulatory framework, airspace categories, and operational boundaries. Understand the difference between recreational and commercial operations.

  • CASA regulatory overview
  • RePL requirements
  • ReOC accreditation
  • Airspace categories
  • Standard Operating Conditions
02

Flight Operations Mastery

Advanced flight techniques, pre-flight procedures, emergency protocols, and weather assessment for professional operations.

  • Advanced flight techniques
  • Pre-flight checklists
  • Emergency procedures
  • Weather assessment
  • Night operations
03

Mission Planning & Risk Assessment

Professional mission planning, risk assessment frameworks, and airspace authorization procedures for commercial operations.

  • Risk assessment frameworks
  • Mission planning tools
  • Airspace authorization
  • NOTAM procedures
  • Contingency planning

Training modules

Comprehensive training covering every aspect of professional drone operations.

Module 01Foundation

CASA Compliance & Regulatory Framework

4 weeks
  • RePL preparation
  • ReOC application
  • Insurance requirements
  • Operations Manual
  • Safety management
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Module 02Intermediate

Advanced Flight Operations

3 weeks
  • Precision flying
  • Emergency procedures
  • Weather planning
  • Night operations
  • BVLOS fundamentals
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Module 03Intermediate

Mission Planning & Risk Assessment

2 weeks
  • Risk assessment frameworks
  • Mission planning tools
  • Airspace authorization
  • NOTAM procedures
  • Contingency planning
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Module 04Advanced

Specialized Operations

4 weeks
  • Mapping & surveying
  • Thermal inspection
  • Agricultural applications
  • Construction monitoring
  • Emergency response
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Module 05Business

Business Development & Client Relations

3 weeks
  • Service packaging
  • Pricing strategies
  • Client acquisition
  • Contract management
  • Professional branding
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Module 06Technical

Alice Control & Mission Software

2 weeks
  • Alice Control overview
  • Mission planning software
  • Data processing
  • Client deliverables
  • Fleet management
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