RPAS equip

24/10/2024

01/06/2023

Interesting :-)

They're quickly becoming the key to keeping our coastline safe, and our state's drone capability is about to get a major boost. The government is set to laun...

11/05/2023

If you watched the coronation of King Charles, you would have been treated to several great drone lights shows. This seems to be an emerging opportunity.

King Charles coronation: Incredible drone display lights up sky above Coronation Concert. 10 towns and cities across the country were treated to spectacular ...

28/07/2022

Changes to the 3 NM no-fly zone around aerodromes....

This is not the most recent news, but just in case you missed it...

The latest MOS depicts a change in the way the 3 nm NFZ is measured. The 3 NM is now '3 NM, in any direction, from the measurement point of any runway.'
It used to be 3 NM from the ADs movement area.

In effect the measurement is taken as a 3 NM radius from the centre-line of the threshold at either end of the runway. See the diagram below for a non-controlled AD.

Also note that the latest MOS version corrects the error of using the same diagram for both non-controlled and controlled ADs.
There are no APR/DEP extensions (crosshatched) on non-controlled ADs!

See latest MOS (Current Version at time of posting this is https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2022C00594)

05/07/2022

This is a reminder to calibrate your drone compass, and not just that, but how important it is for a drone pilot to know how to fly in Atti mode.

Automation can do many great things, but when it fails a pilot will be left to fly in near manual mode (on DJI that is always Atii mode).

Therefore, we teach both 'manual' and automatic modes on all our courses. Have a look at our website for more information about our courses, and our emphasis on professionalism.

The link is to a recent ATSB report of a drone failure in Sydney harbour. We make no comment, nor cast any blame in linking this. Hopefully it will remind us that drone flying is not easy; you need to know what you are doing, and how to fly them.

Aviation safety investigations & reports Loss of control and collision with terrain involving DJI Inspire 2 remotely piloted aircraft Darling Harbour Sydney, New South Wales on 15 January 2021 Investigation number:AO-2021-001 Status: Completed Phase: Final report: Dissemination Read more information...

14/06/2022

It isn't too late to get in on our EOFY sale.

We have up to 30% off Remote Pilot Licence packages.

We provide professional training so you can have a professional advantage.

Please call us so we can give you a good deal while you can still claim on this year's tax return.

03 8323 0270

Nationwide Drone Training, CASA RePL Remote Pilot Licence, , ReOC, Excluded RPA commercial work/insurance.

19/05/2022

XAGs Ag drone - is a bi-copter!

XAG V-Series Agricultural Drone, Innovative Twin-Rotor Aerial Platform Kickstarting the future of Agriculture. Different from traditional multi-rotor drones,...

16/05/2022

Five tips when hiring a drone professional
CASA FlightSafety article

https://www.flightsafetyaustralia.com/2022/05/five-tips-when-hiring-a-drone-professional/?fbclid=IwAR0lBxkBsdVf-2MIpbysuRWaaj4Hm_eFa_Baheff70aq4eiHAgTZMn_EKBs

More and more industries are now using drones to improve their business. From farming and mining to wedding photographers and search and rescue, they are all using drones to improve their day-to-day business – saving time, money, and lives. If you’re looking to hire a drone professional for co

11/05/2022

One word; Professionalism.

A Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) is a professional licence which you can be proud of. You are a remote pilot, with the privileges that go with it.

Your company can compete on a professional level. Potential clients can be confident that you know what you are doing, and that you are doing it safely. Your company has high standards and can be trusted.

It's more than a course to fly a drone. Anyone can fly a drone, but not everyone can fly as a professional pilot.

We provide professional training giving you a professional advantage.

06/05/2022

The cheapest packages are for licences which are limited to 7 kg. And if you are happy with that, good. :-)

However, 25 kg packages offer you the best value.
Maybe it’s an additional expense now, but you will find it opens more drone opportunities.

Licences above 25 kg are issued based on manufacture training on a specific drone. In most cases these will be agricultural spray drones.

So our advice is, go for 25 kg, get the full licence, and save in the long run.

When comparing providers make sure you are comparing the same weight category!

RPAS equip will give you a package discount for a 25 kg RePL.

23/03/2022

25kg Multi Rotor allows you to fly some great drones.
Recently our client flew his DJI AGRAS MG-1S.
Love the way it follows the ground terrain.

09/03/2022

Drones for Agriculture

Congratulations BASF team. We finally found a day we could get together (no rain, no restrictions). :-)
Well done each of you on passing the RePL course.