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RePL: multirotor (repl-addtype)

Upgrade your existing CASA-issued Remote Pilot Licence to include the RePL Multi Rotor type.

Upon completion of this course, you will receive a CASA-Issued Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Multi Rotor. If you do not hold an English Language Proficiency (ELP), we will assist you in obtaining one. Wicked Copters also issues you with a Certificate of Attainment.

This course is approved by CASA and compliant with the new syllabus defined in the Part 101 MOS.

Existing Licence?

RePL - Initial
RePL - Existing
Manned Pilot

Other RPA Type?

Other Types

Theory Component:

As a current RePL holder of a different type, you only need to cover some theory related to the operation of a Multi Rotor.
  • Delivery Method: Online Interactive Virtual Classroom
    • Studio: We run multiple hardware-driven studios with power and internet backup. We do not just share a desktop with you!
    • Content: All theory is provided live with our Instructors, there is no prerecorded content or additional self study required.
  • Delivery Options:
    • Continuous: Complete the theory component over consecutive days
    • Staggered: Complete the theory component over several weeks during the day
  • Participant Package: Prior to the theory session, you will be sent a package containing all the materials you require
    • Textbook: Digital Textbook (with ongoing updates) and Printed Textbook
  • Student Ratios: We aim to keep the classes small to enhance learning
    • Generally there will be two Instructors
    • No more than 6 students per Virtual Classroom session

Practical Component:

  • Delivery Method: Face to face / In-person
    • Ensuring compliance with all COVID restrictions as applicable
  • Components Completed:
    • Theory: Finalising the theory and assessment and the introduction to the practical
    • Practical: Flying to achieve competency and pass the flight test. Note: you need to prove that you are an “Involved RPA Participant” by providing a logbook of 5 hours on any drone since obtaining your initial RePL.
  • What to bring:
    • Just appropriate clothing and the course textbook
    • We supply everything else required
  • What RPAs (aircraft / drones) will I fly and in what modes?
    • RPAs: We train on a variety on RPAs and strive to ensure you get to try as many types as possible
    • Flight Modes: You will fly in a variety of flight modes
    • You will also be taught about automated flight, role equipment (payloads / cameras /etc) and tethered operations.
  • Student Ratios: We aim to keep the classes small to enhance learning
    • Generally there will be two Instructors
    • No more than 2 students per Instructor for flying

Course Availability / Schedule

Theory:

The dates listed below are for the online (instructor-led) theory, you must complete them prior to the practical close-out.

  • 06 November 2024
  • 04 December 2024
  • 08 January 2025
  • 05 February 2025
  • 05 March 2025

Practical:

To see the upcoming course dates, please select your preferred assessment centre (for the face to face component).

Adelaide Brisbane Bundaberg Canberra Darwin Hobart Mackay/Proserpine Melbourne Mobile/OzWide Newcastle Perth Sydney

The dates listed below are for the practical close-outs. Once you have selected your preferred close-out dates, you will be provided options for the thoery component. Wicked Copters offers the theory a number of session options, but some can take several weeks to complete.

Wicked Copters will work with you throughout the course and we are able to delay your preferred assessments if required.

The duration shown is minimum time required for this course. It may take longer due to environmental factors and your individual progress. If you add-on additional courses then the total duration will be a combination of all the course durations.

RePL 7kg MR

Theory: 1 Day
Practical: 1 Day $POA
The date shown above is the WEEK of the practical (consecutive days). The theory must be completed prior.

RePL 25kg MR

Theory: 1 Day
Practical: 1 Day $POA
The date shown above is the WEEK of the practical (consecutive days). The theory must be completed prior.

RePL 150kg MR - T40
25kg MR and DJI Agras T40

Theory: 1 Day
Practical: 2 Days $POA
The date shown above is the WEEK of the practical (consecutive days). The theory must be completed prior.

RePL 150kg MR - P100Pro
25kg MR and XAG P100 Pro

Theory: 1 Day
Practical: 4 Days $POA
The date shown above is the WEEK of the practical (consecutive days). The theory must be completed prior.

RePL 150kg MR - P100Pro & T40
25kg MR, DJI Agras T40 and XAG P100 Pro

Theory: 1 Day
Practical: 2 Days $POA
The date shown above is the WEEK of the practical (consecutive days). The theory must be completed prior.
CASA Certified Drone Training Provider.
Learn from industry experts.
Relevant and updated content (Part 101 MOS).
Discounts for groups and packages.
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No hidden fees, prices include GST.
CASA Certified Drone Training Provider.
Learn from industry experts.
Relevant and updated content (Part 101 MOS).
Discounts for groups and packages.
Interactive Webinars from our advanced studios.
No hidden fees, prices include GST.
The RPA Upgrade training course provides students with an existing RePL a pathway to upgrade to include the Multi Rotor type and is focused on the operation of an RPA. This course has been approved by CASA to comply with the 10 April 2020 Part 101 MOS requirements.

There is no minimum age to hold an RePL. All RePL holders also require an English Language Proficiency (ELP).

You must hold an existing CASA-Issued Remote Pilot Licence.

  • CASA-Issued Multi Rotor Remote Pilot Licence (RePL)
  • English Language Proficiency (ELP) if you do not hold one yet
  • Practical flight training of Tethered Operations for operating within 3nm of an aerodrome
  • Flexible online face to face webinar theory available day and evenings (including weekends)
  • Printed Notes and access to regularly updated digital notes before, during and after the course
  • All CASA fees included, no hidden costs
  • If you added any additional courses, you will receive those as well
This CASA-Issued Multi Rotor Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) takes 2 days to complete. The theory is completed over 1 day in our Virtual Classroom with the remaining 1 day for the practical close-out.

The Wicked Copters Virtual Classroom has been approved by CASA. We utilise purpose built TV-like studios for our Virtual Classroom with backups available for power and internet. To deliver interactive online face-to-face training, we use high tech hardware used for media broadcasting to TV.

The studios have sound boards with high quality microphones and advanced noise reduction systems. The content you see is not a shared desktop but multiple computers, tablets and electronic white boards to provide you with a high tech course. All you need is a computer, tablet or phone combined with a speaker and microphone.

Most of our Virtual Classroom sessions will have two Instructors (each in their own studio) for redundancy.

This course has been approved by CASA under the Part 101 Manual of Standards. During this course you will be taught and assessed on:

Aeronautical Knowledge:

  • Automated Flight Management Systems
  • Aeronautical Knowledge and Operation Principles

You are required to hold at least a General English Language Proficiency (GELP) to hold the RePL / AROC. Wicked Copters conducts CASA-approved ELP notices and assessments for Level 6 if required.

Practical Competency Standards:

  • Automated flight management systems
  • Control on ground, launch, hover, and landing
  • Normal operations
  • Advanced manoeuvres
  • Abnormal situations and emergencies

You will control the RPA in GPS and non-GPS modes with a range of aircraft over a minimum of 5 hours.

We are able to provide discounts for group bookings, multiple training courses or with hardware / software. If you are wanting to pay the course over instalments, we offer that too!

If you qualify for community or personal grants, contact us for the discounted rate, and we can supply you with documentation, as required.

Within reason, any need to adjust your theory or practical sessions we do not charge rebooking fees. We never have.

If for any reason you were unable to complete your course in full, we will reschedule you to the following course.

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