It is quite well known that if you want to fly a drone commercially (you want to make money from your hobby) you will need a remote pilot licence, in most cases.
*if your drone weighs under 2kg at take-off, you may not need a remote pilot licence. You can always contact our expert team to find out more or view the following link for Drone Government Regulation Information
However, one question we often get asked is, what are the different types of remote pilot licences available here in Australia?
There is only one remote pilot licence you need if you want to commercially fly your drone.
It is called the RePL.
What Is the Difference Between RePL and ReOC?
Put simply, the Remote Pilot Licence is the certification you need as an individual drone operator to commercially fly your drone.
The Remote Operators Certificate (ReOC) is the certification a business or organisation needs if they intend on operating drones commercially.
For example, if you accept a job with a company that has a ReOC, and they allow you to fly under their certificate, then you don’t need to have a ReOC. You only need to have your RePL.
However, if you plan on establishing your own drone business, and this includes sole traders, you will need both a RePL and a ReOC.
Do I Have to Have a Remote Pilot Licence?
There are a few situations where you won’t need a remote pilot licence, such as if the drones you intend to fly weigh under 2kg, if you are operating a drone on your own land that weighs under 25 kg (as long as you adhere to landholders rules) or if you are a hobbyist drone pilot who is not flying commercially.
However, if you do not fall into any of these categories, you are probably going to need a remote pilot licence.
But don’t worry, they are easy to attain with the help of a CASA certified Drone Training provider – especially if you use a high-quality drone training companies like Global Drone Solutions.
How Do I Get a Remote Pilot Licence in Australia?
Firstly, you need to complete CASA approved training.
Here at Global Drone Solutions, we provide drone flying courses for both beginners and advanced remote pilots.
We even provide online drone courses so you can learn at your own pace. Our online drone training has 10 units that can be studied online, this is then followed by a 2 Day interactive training and a local one day in-person practical flight training and theory assessment. Ensuring you have all the support you need to complete your training.
We take you through practical lessons with our expert instructors and provide all the training to ensure you have the legal knowledge you need to fly your drones safely and within the law.
Are you ready to become a professional drone pilot?
Contact Global Drone Solutions
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Call us on (08) 9355 0687.
