Online Theory

The online theory component of the course requires a 70% pass rate and consists of 10 units which are listed below. If you do not pass a unit, re-sits are free.

• Airspace Charts & Aeronautical Publications
• Basic Meteorology
• Electrical & Electronic Systems
• Human Performance
• Operational Rules & Air Law
• Multicopters
• Operations at Night
• Automated Flight Management
• Liquid Fuel Engines
• Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate

Real Flight Simulator

A Real Flight Simulator is sent out to you once you have paid for your course. 15 hours of flying and key test maneuvers are to be achieved before commencing your practical training.

Practical Training

The two day practical training course consists of:

• Day 1 – practicing test maneuvers on a Phantom 3 drone
• Day 2 – completing test maneuvers on our $12,000 commercial 3 kg drone that completes asset inspections on oil rigs

Additional practical days can be booked if required at $350 per day. Please note that class sizes have no more than 3 students to maximise your training.

Payment

There are two payment options for this program:

OPTION 1: Upfront one-off full payment of $2695. (Save $305)

OPTION 2: Payment plan, total cost $3,000 (initial payment of $750 plus 3 additional monthly payments of $750).

• Your initial payment of $750 will enable you to start and complete your online theory course.
• Once you have paid your second payment of $750, a ‘Real Flight Simulator’ kit will be sent out to you so that you can begin to prepare for your practical assessment.
• You are able to book your 2 day practical assessment once you have successfully passed your online theory, logged 15 hours flight time on the simulator, successfully performed key maneuvers and the remainder of the course fees have been paid in full.