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Your Fast-Track Entry Into Commercial Drone Aviation
Start Flying Commercially. Get Licensed. Build Real Capability.
The Ready package costs $999 and is delivered over 5 days. It is designed for new drone pilots, 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
$999 one-off
The Ready package is the most affordable way to become a CASA-licensed commercial drone pilot in Australia. It delivers your Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) for aircraft under 7kg — the credential you need before you can legally be paid to fly.
Built for first-time pilots, Ready pairs self-paced online theory with practical flight assessment, then hands you the tools to start earning: access to the DroneWork jobs platform and round-the-clock human support from our instructor team.
The qualifications and credentials you earn with the Ready package.
Your CASA-approved licence to operate sub-7kg multirotor aircraft commercially — the credential you need before you can legally be paid to fly.
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:
Get CASA-certified for $999 — the quickest, most affordable route into paid drone work.
Access the DroneWork platform to find real commercial jobs the moment you're licensed.
24/7 real human support means an instructor is always a message away while you learn.
The next available CASA-approved training intakes across Australia — book any of these when you enrol in the Ready package. Dates update live from our student portal.
By completing the Readypackage, you'll have:
You'll hold a RePL for drones under 7kg, covering the vast majority of popular commercial platforms used for photography, inspection and mapping.
No. Ready is designed for absolute beginners — the online theory takes you from zero to exam-ready before your practical flight assessment.
As soon as CASA issues your RePL you can accept paid work, and your DroneWork access helps you find those first jobs.
Have more questions? Explore our full FAQ
See how Ready 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.