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The Ultimate Commercial Drone Enterprise Launch Platform
Built for Serious Operators. Designed for Enterprise Capability. Engineered for Scale.
Prefer classroom training? In-class option: $7,699 — 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 Platinum package costs $5,999 and is delivered over 6–7 days. It is designed for advanced / enterprise operators, 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.
6–7 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 Platinum package is our enterprise-grade pathway for operators who need the highest level of capability and authority. It includes everything in Gold, then adds RePL 150kg type training, the nationally recognised Certificate III in Aviation (AVI30419) and Chief Remote Pilot training.
This is the credential set for large agricultural and medium-category operations, for running an approved operator as its Chief Remote Pilot, and for tackling BVLOS/EVLOS and night operations at scale.
The qualifications and credentials you earn with the Platinum package.
Your CASA-recognised commercial pilot qualification for aircraft up to 25kg.
Structured progression toward advanced enterprise platforms — including XAG P100, P150 and P150 Max pathways for agriculture and heavy-payload work.
Professional aviation radio communications competency.
Structured guidance toward compliant commercial operational readiness and your operator application.
Governance and documentation support to reduce regulatory friction for new operators.
Training for the Chief Remote Pilot role — operational governance and compliance oversight — with access to Chief Remote Pilot / compliance software.
Awareness training for handling and transporting dangerous goods in unmanned-aircraft operations.
A nationally recognised aviation qualification that adds professional depth and stronger credibility.
Capability progression toward after-dark operational readiness for inspection, security and event work.
Advanced operational awareness for complex, controlled commercial environments.
AI Explainr platform, ACE flight simulator, 24/7 AI-guided support, 6 months FlightPro Shield and Altitude+ membership benefits.
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:
RePL 150kg type training unlocks the medium-category aircraft used in agriculture and heavy-lift work.
Certificate III in Aviation (AVI30419) gives you a formal, portable credential employers recognise.
Chief Remote Pilot training qualifies you to hold the key CASA role within an approved operator.
The next available CASA-approved training intakes across Australia — book any of these when you enrol in the Platinum package. Dates update live from our student portal.
By completing the Platinumpackage, 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.
Advanced and enterprise operators — especially those in agriculture, medium-category RPA work, or anyone who needs to act as a Chief Remote Pilot under a ReOC.
A nationally recognised qualification delivered on behalf of Reach Community College (RTO 40747) that formalises your remote pilot competency.
Yes — the RePL 150kg type training supports the medium-category aircraft used for broadacre spraying and spreading.
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See how Platinum 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 |
| PlatinumThis package | $5,999$7,887 | 6–7 days |
| Advanced / enterprise operators |
Enrol today or talk to our team about the right pathway for your goals.