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Launch Your Own Commercial Drone Business The Right Way
Not Just a Licence. A Complete Business Launch Platform.
Prefer classroom training? In-class option: $4,699 — Melbourne & Brisbane only, more cities soon. Enquire about in-class
0% interest-free finance available on courses over $2,000 — plus Zip pay.
Public transport to training? It's on us — keep your tickets and your fares are reimbursed.
The Gold package costs $3,699 and is delivered over 5 days. It is designed for starting a drone business, 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
0% interest-free finance + Zip pay
Included with Gold and Platinum
Your first paid drone job starts with a clear plan.
Turn your training into practical next steps with a personalised, 30-minute session focused on your first commercial opportunity. This briefing helps you plan your job in accordance with your ReOC, operations manual and applicable requirements from day one.
Together, we’ll review the client’s brief, talk through your quote, consider equipment choices and identify the flight-planning and approval requirements you’ll need to address.
Whether you have a job lined up or you’re preparing to approach your first client, you’ll leave with a clearer understanding of what to do next.
Included with your Gold or Platinum package.
*A planning briefing, not an operational approval. You remain responsible for ensuring each flight complies with your ReOC, operations manual and applicable requirements, and obtaining any necessary approvals before flying.
The Gold package is our most popular pathway for pilots ready to run their own operation. It bundles the RePL (<25kg) and AROC with a full Remote Operator's Certificate (ReOC) consultation — CASA fees included — plus hands-on business setup support.
You'll leave not just licensed but operational: with the certificate that lets you run a commercial drone company, employ RePL pilots, and win contracts that require an approved operator. Included Night VLOS Training, Chief Remote Pilot training and Dangerous Goods training — plus optional BVLOS/EVLOS theory — extend what your business can offer.
The qualifications and credentials you earn with the Gold package.
Your CASA-recognised commercial pilot qualification for multirotor aircraft up to 25kg.
Professional aviation radio communications capability.
Structured assistance building the compliant operational framework your own drone business needs.
Help preparing operations manuals, procedures and the compliance materials that overwhelm most first-time operators.
Training for the operational responsibilities, governance and compliance oversight of the CASA Chief Remote Pilot role, with access to Chief Remote Pilot / compliance software.
Awareness training for handling and transporting dangerous goods in unmanned-aircraft operations.
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:
The ReOC consultation (CASA fees included) sets you up to legally operate and grow a drone company.
Business setup support means you're not figuring out compliance and operations manuals alone.
Spread the cost with an interest-free payment plan so cash flow never blocks your launch.
The next available CASA-approved training intakes across Australia — book any of these when you enrol in the Gold package. Dates update live from our student portal.
By completing the Goldpackage, you'll have:
Nothing is too hard for these guys. Great team, very helpful. Working hard to get you the knowledge to get your drone licence whether it be your RePL or ReOC. The education team is helpful throughout your journey.
Awesome company and the delivery of training is excellent. Wonderful, understanding trainers and support. Always available to answer questions and help.
I was searching for a licence to pilot a very specific, uncommon type of drone. The guys at ACE were the only company who knew what I was talking about and explained the whole process clearly and with knowledge.
The Remote Operator's Certificate authorises a business to conduct commercial drone operations and employ RePL pilots. Many enterprise and government contracts require it.
Yes — the Gold package includes the ReOC consultation with CASA fees, removing a major cost and admin hurdle from starting out.
Yes. Gold is available with a 0% interest payment plan so you can start now and pay over time.
Have more questions? Explore our full FAQ
See how Gold 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 |
| GoldThis package | $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.