Description
The RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification is designed for drone pilots who are already certified to fly drones under 7kg but need to expand their capabilities to include drones weighing up to 25kg. This upgrade is essential for operators who want to take on more complex projects that require larger, more powerful drones, such as in the fields of construction, agriculture, or film production. By upgrading your RePL, you’ll unlock new opportunities to work on more advanced and higher-paying projects.
This CASA-approved course focuses on providing the additional theoretical knowledge and practical skills needed to operate heavier drones safely and legally. By the end of the course, you’ll be certified to fly drones up to 25kg, allowing you to take on more challenging and specialised drone operations.
What You’ll Learn in the RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification
The RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification covers both theoretical and practical components, ensuring that you are fully prepared to operate larger drones in a commercial setting. Key areas of learning include:
- Principles of Flight for Larger Drones: You’ll learn how the physics of flight changes when operating drones weighing up to 25kg, including how to manage lift, thrust, drag, and weight to ensure stable flight.
- Risk Management for Heavy Drones: Operating larger drones involves increased risk. You’ll learn how to conduct thorough risk assessments and implement strategies to mitigate those risks during flight operations.
- Flight Planning for Complex Operations: You’ll be trained in advanced flight planning techniques that take into account the additional requirements of flying larger drones, such as airspace restrictions, weather conditions, and payload management.
- Emergency Procedures: When operating drones up to 25kg, knowing how to handle emergencies is crucial. You’ll be trained in standard emergency procedures for large drones, including how to safely land the drone in the event of a malfunction.
- Practical Flight Training: The hands-on component of the RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification allows you to practice flying larger drones under the supervision of experienced instructors. You’ll gain real-world experience with take-offs, landings, hovering, and more complex manoeuvres.
Who Is This Course For?
The RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification is perfect for drone pilots who are already certified to fly drones under 7kg but need to expand their capabilities to include larger drones. This course is particularly relevant for:
- Film and Media Professionals: Larger drones can carry more advanced camera equipment, making them ideal for professional film and media production.
- Construction and Surveying: If your work involves mapping or surveying large areas, a larger drone with extended flight capabilities and higher payload capacity is essential.
- Agriculture: For tasks such as crop monitoring or spraying, larger drones are more efficient and can cover larger areas.
Why Choose SkyMedia Training?
At SkyMedia Training, we provide in-person training with experienced instructors who specialise in operating large drones. Our small class sizes ensure that you receive personalised attention throughout the course, allowing you to develop the skills needed to fly drones weighing up to 25kg confidently and safely.
We understand that learning by doing is the best way to gain confidence as a drone operator. That’s why our courses focus on hands-on flight training, giving you the opportunity to practice flying larger drones in real-world scenarios.
Career Opportunities with an RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification
After completing the RePL Upgrade <25kg Certification, you’ll be qualified to fly drones weighing up to 25kg, allowing you to take on more complex and higher-paying projects. Whether you’re working in film production, agriculture, or surveying, this certification will open new doors and increase your value as a commercial drone operator.
In-Person Course Features:
- Hands-on training with larger drones.
- Small class sizes for personalised learning.
- Practical experience in flying drones up to 25kg.
- Comprehensive training on flight planning and risk management for larger drones.
Key Learning Areas:
- Principles of flight for drones weighing up to 25kg.
- Risk management and emergency procedures.
- Advanced flight planning for large drones.
- Practical flight training with experienced instructors.
Josh –
As an agricultural drone operator, I needed the <25kg licence for larger drones. This course gave me the practical experience I needed, especially in managing heavy payloads
David_Surveys –
SkyMedia’s RePL Upgrade course was fantastic. Cameron made advanced flight planning and risk management easy to understand. I’m now qualified to fly M600s for my construction surveying projects.
FilmGuyMike –
I took this course to operate heavier drones for film shoots. Cam’s guidance during the flight sessions was brilliant. Learning emergency procedures for larger drones has been a game-changer
Sam_Mapper –
Upgrading to the <25kg certification was a smart move for my surveying business. The practical flight training was exceptional, and Cameron provided invaluable tips for handling larger drones.