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Your Complete Commercial Drone Entry Kit
Licence + Radio. Ready to Fly. Ready to Work.
The Starter package costs $1,299 and is delivered over 5 days. It is designed for micro drone 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.
5 days
Theory online · practical face-to-face
Brisbane, Sydney, Melbourne, Canberra, Perth, Hobart
$1,299 one-off
The ACE Starter Package is a very entry-level package pairing a Sub-7kg RePL with an AROC certificate — the minimum credentials for legal light commercial drone operations in Australia. It's built specifically for micro drone category operators and pilots stepping into the lightest end of commercial work.
It's also the right choice if you're joining an existing ReOC holder's operation rather than running your own, or if your work stays firmly in the micro drone category. Simple, affordable, and purpose-built for light commercial applications.
The qualifications and credentials you earn with the Starter package.
Your CASA-approved licence to operate sub-7kg multirotor aircraft commercially — the credential you need before you can legally be paid to fly.
Use aviation radio and operate near controlled airspace and aerodromes — expanding the work you can legally take on from day one.
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 your RePL and AROC together — cheaper than buying separately and ready to work from day one.
AROC unlocks operations near controlled airspace where higher-value jobs are concentrated.
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 Starter package. Dates update live from our student portal.
By completing the Starterpackage, you'll have:
As someone pivoting from a corporate career, I was nervous about the technical side. ACE's blended learning approach meant I could study at my own pace before the practical days. Couldn't recommend them more highly.
Did my ReOC through ACE after already having a RePL from another provider. Night and day difference in quality. The support team answered my CASA questions faster than CASA themselves. Brilliant experience.
I now run drone operations for a media production company — something I genuinely didn't think was possible 18 months ago. ACE gave me the confidence, the credentials, and the connections to make it happen.
The Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate lets you legally transmit on aviation radio — required for coordinated operations near controlled airspace and aerodromes. Including it in the Starter bundle means you're not unnecessarily restricted from the beginning.
No. The Starter package is designed for absolute beginners — online theory takes you from zero to exam-ready before your practical flight assessment.
Yes. You can progress to Silver, Gold or Platinum at any time — ACE's team can advise on the best upgrade pathway for your goals.
Have more questions? Explore our full FAQ
See how Starter lines up against every other ACE drone course package on price, duration and the certifications you earn.
| Package | Price | Duration | Certifications & inclusions | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarterThis package | $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.