Supporting drone licensing, commercial operations, agricultural drone systems, cleaning drones, compliance, and real industry pathways.
We don't just teach theory — we train pilots for the missions industry actually pays for, on the same platforms they'll fly commercially.


Heavy-lift XAG spraying, spreading and mapping for broadacre and horticulture.
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High-rise façade, solar and building wash-downs — safer, faster, ground-free.
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Powerline, tower, roof and infrastructure inspection with zero downtime.
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Full operator certification and compliance for commercial drone fleets.
Learn MoreEvery pathway is CASA-aligned and taught by working commercial operators.
Commercial drone training programs designed for beginners, professionals and enterprise operators, with pathways from CASA RePL through to advanced commercial operations.
Learn moreAustralia's leading AROC training academy, delivering Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate training for commercial drone pilots and enterprise aviation operators.
Learn moreEnd-to-end ReOC consultation services, including CASA applications, operations manuals, risk management systems and enterprise drone compliance solutions.
Learn moreTrain on Australia's leading medium category RPAS platforms including XAG P100 Pro, XAG P150, XAG P150 Max, DJI Agras T50, DJI T100, Joyance JTC30 and more.
Learn moreSpecialised agricultural drone training programs covering spraying, spreading, mapping, enterprise operations and manufacturer type endorsements.
Learn moreAustralia's first complete drone cleaning business pathway, combining aircraft type training, operational procedures and commercial cleaning specialisation.
Learn moreNationally recognised Certificate III Aviation pathway for commercial drone pilots seeking formal qualifications and advanced industry opportunities.
Learn moreAdvanced BVLOS and EVLOS training pathways designed to prepare operators for beyond visual line-of-sight approvals and enterprise RPAS operations.
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Three connected brands, one mission — from your first flight to a full commercial drone career.

Learn. Train. Get certified.
The training arm of the ecosystem. ACE Aviation helps students learn and get CASA-certified — from your first RePL flight through to advanced commercial drone endorsements.
An AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate) qualifies you to legally use aviation radio — essential the moment you operate near controlled airspace and aerodromes. ACE Aviation are dedicated AROC specialists, and through aroc.au we've built Australia's home for aviation radio certification.
From solo remote pilots to the country's largest operators, government departments and enterprise teams trust us to certify their crews at scale. Come train with the team the big organisations already rely on.
Train on genuine aviation radio phraseology and calls.
Certify around your schedule, Australia-wide.
Bulk crew certification for large organisations.

ACE Aviation is a global training company backed by strategic partnerships, strong industry relationships, and real operational experience — not just theory.
Our mission is to deliver high-quality training and ensure our clients are fully supported before, during, and after training.
▶ Inside ACE Aviation — students training in Singapore
Real students, real drones, real outcomes — from CASA theory classes to agricultural spraying and hands-on flight assessments across Australia.
Whether you want a commercial drone licence, a full ReOC for your business, agricultural spraying endorsements or a drone cleaning operation, ACE Aviation trains you for the work industry actually pays for — with CASA-approved pathways delivered Australia-wide.

Strategic TrainingHome to XAG-grade AG specialist training.
As XAG's strategic training partner, our agricultural program was developed & pioneered by Charles Chow, Director at XAG. From broadacre spraying to high-rise cleaning — we train for the mission.
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A commercial drone licence — formally the CASA Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) — is what lets you legally fly drones for work anywhere in Australia. Our RePL drone licence training takes you from beginner to job-ready with hands-on flight instruction, theory and assessment, covering sub-2kg through to medium category operations.
View CoursesTo run a drone business you generally need a Remote Operator Certificate (ReOC) alongside your pilot licence. We provide full ReOC Australia support — operations manuals, chief remote pilot guidance and CASA ReOC compliance — so your commercial drone operations are set up correctly from day one.
View CoursesOur agricultural drone training covers XAG P150 Max and DJI Agras spraying, spreading and mapping, plus the medium category (sub-150kg) drone endorsement. Learn to run efficient, compliant spraying drone operations for broadacre cropping and horticulture — and turn a spraying drone licence into a working business.
View CoursesDrone cleaning is one of the fastest-growing commercial drone niches. Our drone cleaning business training covers solar panel cleaning drones, building and façade wash-downs and asset cleaning drone operations — safer and faster than working at height, with the licensing you need to win commercial cleaning contracts.
View CoursesDemand for commercial drone pilots keeps growing across surveying, agriculture, inspection, construction, real estate and emergency services. Through DroneWork Australia we help graduates become drone pilots, find drone jobs and build drone business opportunities — real drone career pathways, not just a certificate.
Quick answers to the questions we hear most.
ACE Aviation commercial course packages start from $999 for our ACE Ready RePL package. Bundled pathways that combine your RePL with AROC and ReOC are available at a discount.
We also offer 0% interest payment plans, so you can start your drone career without paying the full amount upfront.
Most of our standard RePL courses run over five days of intensive, hands-on training. With our flexible learning approach you complete the online theory modules at your own pace beforehand, then attend the practical flying days to finish your assessment.
A RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) is an individual credential that lets you personally fly a drone commercially. A ReOC (Remote Operator's Certificate) is a business authorisation that lets a company run drone operations, hire RePL pilots and seek approvals for advanced work such as night, BVLOS or flights over people.
Many professionals hold a RePL and work under an employer's ReOC, while business owners obtain both.
It depends on the drone and how you fly it. Sub-2 kg drones can be flown commercially under CASA's 'excluded' category with a free operator accreditation, but to fly drones over 2 kg commercially — or to operate outside the standard rules — you generally need a RePL.
Our advisors can confirm exactly what applies to your situation.
The XAG P150 Max is a large agricultural drone (well over 25 kg), so you'll need a RePL rated for its size class, and you'll operate it commercially under a ReOC. Because it carries and applies chemicals, additional chemical-application accreditation may also apply.
ACE Aviation offers XAG P150 Max training and will confirm the full licensing pathway for your circumstances.
Get your RePL to fly commercially, complete agricultural drone (XAG P150 Max) training for the practical spraying skills, and operate under a ReOC to run the business and apply for the approvals ag work requires. Chemical-application accreditation and insurance round out your setup.
Start with your RePL so you can fly commercially, add JTC30 cleaning-drone training for the practical skills, and operate under a ReOC to run the business and take on advanced jobs.
From there it's equipment, insurance and finding clients — areas our advisors can help you plan.
Yes. We deliver RePL and drone pilot training Australia-wide across eight major locations — Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Perth, Newcastle, Darwin, Cairns and Hobart — plus flexible online theory you can complete from anywhere.
Absolutely. Every ACE graduate gets exclusive access to DroneWork — our dedicated platform that connects qualified pilots with real commercial drone jobs across Australia — so you can start turning your licence into paid work.
Explore the full drone training FAQ for more.
CASA-approved RePL and commercial drone courses delivered Australia-wide — practical flight days in every capital, plus live online theory from anywhere.
Upper Mount Gravatt · Underwood
Toongabbie · Orchard Hills · Blacktown
Doncaster · Bourke Street · Collins Street
South Perth · Karawara
Bungendore
Howard Springs
Leslie Vale
Australia-wide (Live via Zoom)
Regulations, safety, agriculture and the business of flying — practical guides from the team that has trained 4,000+ commercial pilots.
Work out what to charge for a drone job. Enter the type of work, time on site, travel and add-ons for an indicative, market-based price — plus a fair range and the reasoning behind it.
Benchmark (per shoot): $250–$750 per shoot; $1,000+ bundled with video, floor plan & interiors
Set your job details, then get an indicative, market-based price to charge — plus a fair range and the reasoning behind it.
This is an indicative guide, powered by DroneWork, benchmarked against typical Australian market rates and your inputs — not an official rate card or a guarantee. Always set your own price based on the job, your equipment, insurance, licensing and experience.
Train with one of Australia's most experienced drone training academies and build a pathway into real commercial operations.