Australia-wide CASA Certified Drone Training Provider

Rapid Agriculture Bundle

Start operating in just 3 weeks*

Wicked Copters has been working in the "Agriculture by Drone" (RPA) field since 2018. We worked with clients in the "early days" to obtain EPA approval and even SWARMING.

The focus of this package is not only to provide you with the CASA required knowledge and practical experience, but also get you operating faster. You will receive manufacture training, practical real-world use-cases with a focus on using tools like Pix4D to enhance your capability (Variable Rates, Spot Spraying, etc).

Upon completion of this course, you will receive your CASA-Issued Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Multi Rotor for any Small (sub 25kg) and your specific model Medium (sub 150kg) RPA:

  • XAG: P150, P100 Pro, P100, P30, V40
  • DJI: T50, T40, T30, T25
  • Note: Each Medium RPA requires training and assessment

You will also obtain the Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) and English Language Proficiency (ELP). Wicked Copters also issues you with a Certificate of Attainment.

Wicked Copters will manage your entire Agriculture-specific Remotely Pilot Operator's Certificate (ReOC) and is typically issued within 3 weeks (*following the successful completion of the RePL and submission of all documentation). Your ReOC will include:

  • a detailed Agricultral Procedure for your daily operations,
  • SWARM (one to many) Procedure with internal training,
  • and EVLOS Class 1 and 2 Procedure {No BVLOS-OCTA / IREX required) with internal training,
  • Note: CASA fees apply to lodge the SWARM and EVLOS procedures; Internal training enables the Chief Remote Pilot to sign-off their pilots internally.

Already have your RePL and / or ReOC? No problem, contact us to setup your customised training!

This course is approved by CASA and compliant with the new syllabus defined in the Part 101 MOS. Wicked Copters will provide you with relevant Manufacturer Training as well.

Did you know that there are only TWO approved training providers for XAG in Australia? Wicked Copters are the only approved provider for all types (Aeroplane, Helicopter, Multi Rotor and Powered Lift) to 25 kg and we run courses Australia Wide.

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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.

  • 12 - 13 May 2025
  • 26 - 27 May 2025
  • 09 - 10 June 2025
  • 23 - 24 June 2025

Practical:

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

The dates listed below are for the practical close-outs for the selected venue. Once you have selected your preferred close-out dates, you will be able to select an available thoery component.

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.

Rapid Agriculture Bundle
RePL 25kg, 1x 150kg TRC, AROC/ELP and ReOC

Theory: 3 Days
Practical: 2 Days
$6995
Click above to register your interest and we will contact you to discuss training options and times.

Course Information

Theory Component:

  • 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)
  • 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
  • Components Completed:
    • Theory: Finalising the theory and assessment and the introduction to the practical
    • Practical: Flying to obtaining your mandatory 5 hours (minimum) of training and final assessment
  • 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
The focus of this package is not only to provide you with the CASA required knowledge and practical experience, but also get you operating faster. You will receive manufacture training, practical real-world use-cases with a focus on using tools like Pix4D to enhance your capability (Variable Rates, Spot Spraying, etc). This course has been approved by CASA to comply with the 10 January 2025 Part 101 MOS requirements.

There is no minimum age to hold an RePL, but you must be at least 17years of age to hold an AROC. All RePL holders also require an English Language Proficiency (ELP).

Besides the minimum age and a general proficiancy in English, there are no pre-requisites.

The course is not difficult, and we strive to ensure every pilot gets the dedicated training they require. Some students do need additional training, and within reason we do not charge additional fees.

  • Initial CASA-Issued Multi Rotor Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) sub 25kg
  • CASA-Issued Multi Rotor Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) Type Rating for your specific Medium RPA model:
    • Model Options Include: DJI Agras T50, T40, T30, T25; XAG P150, P100 Pro, P100, P30, V40,
    • Manufacturer Training on your specific model,
    • Advanced training on mapping, processing and executing using DJI Mavic 3M and Pix4D,
  • Aeronautical Radio Operator Certificate (AROC) and English Language Proficiency (ELP)
  • Remotely Pilot Operator's Certificate (ReOC), including:
    • a detailed Agricultral Procedure for your daily operations,
    • SWARM (one to many) Procedure with internal training,
    • and EVLOS Class 1 and 2 Procedure {No BVLOS-OCTA / IREX required) with internal training,
  • If you added any additional courses, you will receive those as well

Other benefits include:

  • Detailed overview of Tethered Operations for operating within 3nm of an aerodrome
  • Flexible online face to face webinar theory available day and evenings (including weekends)
  • Access to regularly updated digital notes before, during and after the course
  • All CASA fees included for RePL, AROC and ReOC, no hidden costs
  • EVLOS and SWARM procedures require additional CASA approval (fees apply)
The CASA-Issued Multi Rotor Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) takes 5 days to complete. The theory is completed over 3 days in our Virtual Classroom with the remaining 2 days for the practical close-out.
Wicked Copters will create and lodge your ReOC while you complete the RePL so its ready to be assessed upon completion of the RePL.

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:

  • Basic Aviation Knowledge
  • Electrical and Electronic Systems
  • Basic Meteorology
  • Human Performance
  • Operation Rules and Air Law
  • Airspace, Charts & Aeronautical Publications
  • Knowledge of Operations and Procedures
  • Automated Flight Management Systems
  • Aeronautical Knowledge and Operation Principles
  • Radio Communications

As well as completing your General English Language Proficiency (GELP) requirements to hold the RePL / AROC. Wicked Copters conducts CASA-approved ELP notices and assessments for Level 6.

Practical Competency Standards:

  • Perform pre- and post-operation actions and procedures
  • Energy management
  • Manage crew, payload, and bystanders
  • Navigation and operations
  • Non-technical skills
  • 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.

For each specific Medium RPA, Wicked Copters will provide you with Manufacture training which includes advanced training on mapping, processing and executing using DJI Mavic 3M and Pix4D.

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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Please contact us for any of your RPA needs - from drones through to corporate and / or specialised training. We can bundle discounted products and training to suite you.