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Get Upskilled to fly Beyond Visual Line of Sight with our expert training courses, delivered to you by the Chief RPAS Instructor of the Australian Defence Forces. We will also prepare you for CASA’s BVLOS OCTA Exam
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Get prepared for CASA's BVLOS Exam, with our expert 2-Day training course, delivered to you by the Chief RPAS Instructor of the Australian Defence Forces
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Expert Led Training

Our industry-leading instructors are the best in the business, and are dedicated to providing top-quality training that prepares you or your organisation for success in BVLOS operations.

 

Innovative BVLOS Courses

With a focus on producing the most advanced BVLOS pilots, our courses are designed to equip you with the unique skills and knowledge required for the future of RPAS aviation.

Comprehensive Consultancy Services

We offer expert assistance for any industry seeking CASA BVLOS standard scenarios, aviation planning, advice and logistics, personal onsite inspections, stakeholder engagement, and document development required for CASA area approvals. 

About Us

Welcome to Advanced Drone Training, the company that will prepare you for the new CASA BVLOS Exam.

As of this year, CASA will introduce the BVLOS exam as part of the BVLOS Rating, replacing the IREX requirement for BVLOS operations. After a transition period, all RPAS pilots who perform BVLOS operations will require a BVLOS rating on their license.

Our BVLOS courses are the first of their kind in Australia, designed to prepare you for the unique challenges of BVLOS flights. We combine essential elements of crewed aviation’s Instrument Rating Exam (IREX) with the Air Transport Pilots License (ATPL) and CASA’s Part 101 Regulation, Legislation, and in-flight guides.

Our courses deliver the most advanced BVLOS training in the industry, ensuring that you and your company are fully equipped to deliver high-quality products and services to your clients.

Our experienced instructors are the industry leaders in quality, safety, and excellence. We are here to help prepare you or your company for a seamless transition in BVLOS qualification. 

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What We Offer

Quality, Safety & Excellence in Training

2-Day Course

CASA BVLOS OCTA Exam Training & SORA Development

$1495

This is a full course directed towards individuals who require a more extensive understanding of BVLOS OCTA flight operations.

BVLOS Consultancy & Application

Having decades of crewed and uncrewed aviation and planning experience sets us apart in providing the most up-to-date advice and consultancy.

We offer consultancy and advisory services to meet a wide range of client needs, from individuals and small business owners, right through to industry-specific specialised operations.

Half-Day Course

Radio Operators Certificate

$495

This course will cover in-depth education in aviation radiotelephone knowledge and procedures and aviation documentation to support your operations. It includes a half-day theory lesson, with a theory exam and a practical exam.

You will also receive role-specific training for your current or future aviation-related role with practice in specific scenarios tailored to your needs. 

COURSE

Chief Remote Pilot Training

$695

Thinking of starting your own Drone Business and need a Remote Operations Certificate?

We will guide you through the information you will need to operate as a Chief Remote Pilot and partner with you through the process to attain your ReOC.

2-Day Course

CASA BVLOS OCTA Exam Training & SORA Development

$1495

This is a full course directed towards individuals who require a more extensive understanding of BVLOS OCTA flight operations.

BVLOS Consultancy & Application

Having decades of crewed and uncrewed aviation and planning experience sets us apart in providing the most up-to-date advice and consultancy.

We offer consultancy and advisory services to meet a wide range of client needs, from individuals and small business owners, right through to industry-specific specialised operations.

Half-Day Course

Radio Operators Certificate

$495

This course will cover in-depth education in aviation radiotelephone knowledge and procedures and aviation documentation to support your operations. It includes a half-day theory lesson, with a theory exam and a practical exam.

You will also receive role-specific training for your current or future aviation-related role with practice in specific scenarios tailored to your needs. 

COURSE

Chief Remote Pilot Training

$695

Thinking of starting your own Drone Business and need a Remote Operations Certificate?

We will guide you through the information you will need to operate as a Chief Remote Pilot and partner with you through the process to attain your ReOC.

2-Day Course

CASA BVLOS OCTA Exam Training & SORA Development

$1495

This is a full course directed towards individuals who require a more extensive understanding of BVLOS OCTA flight operations.

BVLOS Consultancy & Application

Having decades of crewed and uncrewed aviation and planning experience sets us apart in providing the most up-to-date advice and consultancy.

We offer consultancy and advisory services to meet a wide range of client needs, from individuals and small business owners, right through to industry-specific specialised operations.

Half-Day Course

Radio Operators Certificate

$495

This course will cover in-depth education in aviation radiotelephone knowledge and procedures and aviation documentation to support your operations. It includes a half-day theory lesson, with a theory exam and a practical exam.

You will also receive role-specific training for your current or future aviation-related role with practice in specific scenarios tailored to your needs. 

COURSE

Chief Remote Pilot Training

$695

Thinking of starting your own Drone Business and need a Remote Operations Certificate?

We will guide you through the information you will need to operate as a Chief Remote Pilot and partner with you through the process to attain your ReOC. 

Why Choose Us

Gives You The Visible Difference

Ongoing BVLOS and Operational Support

Our commitment to your success doesn't end with the completion of our BVLOS training courses. We offer ongoing support to ensure your operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Professional Military Pilots

Our instructors include highly experienced and trained military pilots with a wealth of knowledge and expertise in expertise in crewed and uncrewed aviation. You can trust that you are learning from the best in the business.

Affordable Prices

We believe that quality BVLOS training should be accessible and affordable to all. That's why we offer competitive pricing without compromising on the quality of our training.

Years of Experience

With over 20 years of experience in the RPAS industry, our team has the knowledge and expertise to provide you with the best BVLOS training available. You can trust that you are learning from the most experienced and skilled experts in the field.

2-DAY COURSE

CASA BVLOS OCTA Exam Training & SORA Development

$1495

Instruction will be guided by CASA Standards of Knowledge for BVLOS OCTA, topics will cover:

Privileges and limitations of the BVLOS rating, RPA instruments, radios, and equipment, Meteorology relevant to BVLOS operations, BVLOS operations, Operations outside of controlled airspace (OCTA), Navigation with global navigation satellite systems (GNSS), Human factors relevant to BVLOS operations.

This is a full course directed towards individuals who require a more extensive understanding of BVLOS OCTA flight operations. 

  • Privileges and Limitations of the BVLOS Rating
  • Operations Outside Controlled Airspace (OCTA)
  • Weather for short and long-range flight, high-altitude weather, and for long endurance UAS
  • Human Performance and Limitations for BVLOS flights for both the individual and flight crew including human-machine interface also known as “pilot in the loop”
  • UAS Performance Issues including high altitude flights, weather extremes and weight and balance for UAS with interchangeable payloads and weight variations during flight
  • Radios and UAS Equipment for BVLOS
  • Operations in and around Controlled and non-controlled aerodromes 
  • BVLOS Operational Considerations
  • Real-world considerations for flight planning and practical examples
  • CASA Standard Scenario Document Development
  • BVLOS Navigation and GNSS
  • Revision of CASA’S BVLOS Standard Scenarios
  • Operations above 400ft
  • Operations in Controlled Airspace
  • Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA 2.0) development process. The SORA is required by CASA for BVLOS flights that are not operating under a BVLOS STS or operating within the “J-curve”
  • Concept Of Operations document development
  • Stakeholder Engagement process
  • Practice exam questions

SERVICES

BVLOS Consultancy & Advisory

Advanced Drone Training provides consultancy and services for specialised operations. We can assist you with:

  • CASA’S BVLOS Standard Scenarios
  • General advice on licencing and regulatory requirements
  • Concept Of Operations document development
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Aviation planning, logistics and information
  • Aviation advisory services
  • Drone program viability
  • Assistance with progressing drone capability 
  • Getting the right drone for you or your company’s requirements
  • Desktop analysis of ReOC operators
  • Personal on-site inspection and consultancy
  • Developing strategic and tactical air traffic management plans for your RPAS operations. 
  • Specific Operational Risk Assessment (SORA 2.0) process. This process is required by CASA for BVLOS flights that are not operating under the BVLOS STS or operating within high-density air and ground zones 

HALF-DAY COURSE

Radio Operators Certificate

$495

includes theory lessons, pre-reading material, exams and CASA processing fee.

The course will cover in-depth education in aviation radiotelephone knowledge and procedures and aviation documentation to support your operations.

You will also receive role-specific training for your current or future aviation-related role with practice in specific scenarios tailored to your needs.

The course is a half-day theory lesson with a theory exam and a practical exam. These can be done on the day if you feel ready or you can study the content and be examined at a later date.

The Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate is a legal requirement for personnel communicating on airband radios in various aviation-related roles.

  • Pilots of Crewed Aircraft
  • Drone Pilots and their support crew (if they will be using an Airband Radio)
  • Flight crews 
  • Ground Crews
  • Emergency Services (DFES, NSWRFS, USAR, SES)
  • Airfield Safety Officers
  • Aviation Emergency Services
  • Airfield Operators 
  • Certain Airline Staff  

After a pass in this course, you will be issued with an Aeronautical Radio Operators Certificate endorsed by CASA.

COURSE

Chief Remote Pilot Training

$695

Thinking of starting your own Drone Business and need a Remote Operations Certificate?
 
We will guide you through the information you will need to operate as a Chief Remote Pilot and partner with you through the process to attain your ReOC.
  • Your Remote Operations Manual and cover any specialised roles you will operate as such as night, BVLOS, above 400ft and operations in and around controlled and uncontrolled aerodromes.
  • Scenarios to work through to help you understand what is required prior to conducting specialised flights.
  • The roles and responsibilities within your Drone business whether you’re going to be a sole trader or something bigger.
  • A mock interview to ready you for the CASA Chief Remote Pilot interview. 

Our consultation service can also assist with preparing documents and forms for the CASA ReOC approval including the Remote Operations Manual and any additional documentation you require for your operations.

This is a seperate cost dependent on your company size and types of operations.