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Step Into Serious Commercial Drone Operations
Bigger Aircraft. Greater Capability. Stronger Commercial Opportunities.
Prefer classroom training? In-class option: $2,799 — Melbourne & Brisbane only, more cities soon. Enquire about in-class
Public transport to training? It's on us — keep your tickets and your fares are reimbursed.
The Silver package costs $1,799 and is delivered over 5 days. It is designed for commercial 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
$1,799 one-off
The Silver package raises your RePL category to aircraft up to 25kg — covering the larger platforms used across surveying, mapping, cinematography and industrial inspection.
It includes the AROC radio certificate plus an unlimited learning pass, so you can keep upskilling and refreshing your knowledge as CASA rules and your career evolve.
The qualifications and credentials you earn with the Silver package.
Operate larger commercial multirotor aircraft up to 25kg — the platforms used across surveying, mapping and industrial inspection.
Aviation radio communications competency for operating near aerodromes and within coordinated airspace.
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 <25kg RePL category covers the professional platforms that carry survey and cinema payloads.
The unlimited learning pass lets you revisit training and refreshers whenever you need them.
AROC plus UAMP software keeps you flying near controlled airspace and fully documented.
The next available CASA-approved training intakes across Australia — book any of these when you enrol in the Silver package. Dates update live from our student portal.
By completing the Silverpackage, you'll have:
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Yes. The CASA application fees for both your RePL and your AROC are included, along with your theory assessment, practical flight assessment, the training aircraft and all learning materials — plus the unlimited learning pass and Night VLOS training. There's nothing extra to pay CASA.
A Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) in the sub-25kg multi-rotor category, plus your AROC (Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate).
AROC is fully included — there's no separate fee or application to arrange yourself. You complete it as part of the course.
No — training aircraft are provided for the practical. You're welcome to bring your own platform if you'd prefer to train on it.
The <25kg category lets you legally operate heavier drones — the platforms typically used for surveying, LiDAR, industrial inspection and professional cinematography.
Ongoing access to ACE Aviation training content and refreshers, so you can keep your skills current at no extra cost.
Have more questions? Explore our full FAQ
See how Silver 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 |
| SilverThis package | $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.