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Your Complete Entry Into Commercial Drone Operations
Get Licensed. Get Radio Certified. Get Ready for Real Commercial Work.
Public transport to training? It's on us — keep your tickets and your fares are reimbursed.
The Bronze package costs $1,299 and is delivered over 5 days. It is designed for repl + aroc, with theory delivered online and exams plus practical flight training completed face-to-face across ACE Aviation's Australian training locations. The certifications and inclusions you earn are listed below.
5 days
Theory online · practical face-to-face
Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Hobart
$1,299 one-off
The Bronze package adds the Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) to your RePL, so you can legally use aviation radio and operate closer to controlled airspace and aerodromes.
It's the sensible step up for pilots who want more of the map open to them — many of the best-paying jobs sit near airports, helipads and controlled zones where radio competency is essential.
The qualifications and credentials you earn with the Bronze package.
Your CASA-approved commercial drone pilot qualification for sub-7kg multirotor operations.
Use aviation radio and operate near controlled airspace and aerodromes — the credential serious employers look for.
Theory is delivered online, with exams and practical flight training completed face-to-face.
A self-paced portal covering every CASA-required knowledge area, studied around work, family and life.
Pause, replay and revise every lesson as often as you need for deeper retention.
Regular virtual classroom sessions where ACE instructors answer questions and prepare you for exams.
AI-guided revision and concept clarification to help you learn faster and prepare effectively.
Direct instructor help with air law, meteorology, navigation, systems and exam readiness.
Hands-on flight training and formal competency assessment delivered in person by ACE instructors.
A CASA-required multiple-choice exam based directly on your training — with thorough preparation.
Ongoing access to refresh your knowledge and keep pace with regulatory updates after you finish.
Structured, CASA-aligned theory across every core aviation knowledge area:
AROC unlocks operations near controlled airspace where higher-value jobs concentrate.
Get both the RePL and AROC together for less than buying them separately.
UAMP compliance software helps you keep every flight documented and audit-ready.
The next available CASA-approved training intakes across Australia — book any of these when you enrol in the Bronze package. Dates update live from our student portal.
By completing the Bronzepackage, you'll have:
Completed my RePL with ACE and landed my first agricultural contract within three weeks of graduating. The XAG training was invaluable — no other school offers anything close to that level of practical experience.
I came in with zero aviation background. The instructors broke everything down into plain English and never made me feel behind. Passed first attempt and I'm now doing survey work for a major construction firm in Quee…
The DroneWork platform alone is worth the course fee. Had three job offers within a month of completing my Gold package. ACE genuinely invests in your career beyond just the licence.
The Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate lets you legally transmit on aviation radio — required for coordinated operations near controlled airspace and aerodromes.
If you expect to work near controlled airspace, yes — bundling the AROC now is cheaper than adding it later and opens more job opportunities.
Have more questions? Explore our full FAQ
See how Bronze lines up against every other ACE drone course package on price, duration and the certifications you earn.
| Package | Price | Duration | Certifications & inclusions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starter | $1,299$1,799 | 5 days |
| Micro drone operators |
| Silver | $1,799$2,499 | 5 days |
| Commercial pilots |
| Gold | $3,699$4,599 | 5 days |
| Starting a drone business |
| Platinum | $5,999$7,887 | 6–7 days |
| Advanced / enterprise operators |
Enrol today or talk to our team about the right pathway for your goals.