<2Kg Corporate Training

The 2 kg Commercial Course offers an excellent opportunity for drone enthusiasts and those new to the commercial industry to become insured and legally fly drones weighing under 2kg. This course has been carefully crafted using content from the comprehensive commercial course (RePL), specifically designed for individuals who don't require a full licence. Our students typically finish the online portion within 1-2 days using our user-friendly online learning platform, followed by a full-day of practical training to meet the 7 kg RePL CASA standard. Our courses and packages are eligible for interest-free financing, making it easier for you to invest in your education. Furthermore, by successfully finishing this course, you will not only gain valuable knowledge but also accumulate credit towards your RePL with Droneit. This credit will pave the way for a smooth transition if you decide to upgrade your certification in the future. In essence, this course becomes essentially cost-free if you choose to advance to RePL later.

<2Kg Corporate Training

The Sub 2Kg Light Commercial course is a great way for hobbyists and commercial beginners to enter the drone industry and get insured to fly drones commercially under 2Kg. We have included content from the full commercial course (RePL) to create a course for those who don't quite require the full licence.  Our students generally complete the online component in 1-2 days with our online learning platform, combined with a full-day of practical training to the full <7kg RePL CASA standard. Our gst-free courses and packages are able to be financed interest-free. This course is recognised by Droneit as credit towards your RePL should you decide to complete it in the future. That means you can simply upgrade in future and you would have already completed half the RePL.

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The Sub 2Kg Light Commercial course is a great way for hobbyists to enter the drone industry and get insured to fly drones commercially under 2Kg. The course makes up approximately half of the full commercial course (RePL) in order to suit your needs to operate in Australia. 


ο»ΏThe Sub 2Kg Light Commercial course offers online theory modules through videos, manuals, access to additional resources and quizzes in easy to follow modules which can be completed in your own time. You will also attend a full-day practical training day in your nearest capital city where you will learn to operate a <2kg drone to the standard of the <7kg Remote Pilot Licence.


Once the one day training day is complete, the team at Droneit will issue a Certificate of Competency. Completion of the <2Kg Light Commercial Course will allow you get insured and to fly any multi-rotor <2Kg however you will still have restrictions to further exemptions (e.g. flying at night) and the ability to fly in controlled/restricted airspace (e.g. near helipads, airports etc). 


In order to get access to flying in these controlled/restricted areas and exemptions, the full Commercial Course (RePL) is required to be completed. Droneit also offers this course and your <2Kg Light Commercial course will be applied as financial credit towards your RePL licence if you decide to upgrade along with the hours accumulated during your full-day flight training.


The 2 kg  Commercial course presents an excellent opportunity for drone enthusiasts and professionals to enter the industry and operate drones under 2kg. This course covers optional theory modules from the Remote Pilot Licence (RePL), specifically designed to cater to your requirements for operating in Australia.


The 2 kg Commercial Course provides convenient online theory modules, including instructional videos, manuals, access to supplementary resources, and quizzes. These modules are designed to be easily comprehensible and can be completed at your own pace. Additionally, you will participate in a comprehensive full-day practical training session at one of our many flight training locations. During flight training, you will learn how to operate a drone weighing less than 2 kg to the same standards as the 7 kg RePL.


Once the one day training day is complete, the team at Droneit will issue a Certificate of Competency. Completion of the 2 kg Commercial Course will assist you get insured and the confidence to fly a multirotor drone under 2 kg however you will still have restrictions to further exemptions (e.g. flying at night) and the ability to fly in controlled/restricted airspace (e.g. near helipads, airports etc). 


In order to get access to flying in these controlled/restricted areas and exemptions, the RePL is required. Droneit offers this course and your 2 kg Light Commercial course will be applied as financial credit towards your RePL if you decide to upgrade, along with the hours accumulated during your full-day of flight training.

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    Sub 2kg Drone Course

    So you’ve just bought a drone and are excited about getting out into some nice open spaces to fly it. Those that have just dipped their toes into this exciting and ever-growing hobby will most likely have a drone that is 2KG or less in weight and can be operated commercially. While you might have intentions to try and generate an income from it, it is worth taking a step back and considering completing our sub 2kg drone course.


    Sub 2KG Drone Course Online

    As a CASA drone training school, the team here at Droneit offer a wealth of courses and knowledge that will help pilots of all levels of capability and skill to take their flying to new heights. All of our courses meet Precision Autonomy standards and are CASA certified.


    How to Fly A Sub 2kg Drone

    Our light commercial course can be completed very quickly, within 1-2 days for the majority of students, and after completing a full-day practical training session, you are good to go. Not only is our learning system streamlined for ease of use and understanding, but our team is comprised entirely of expert drone pilots, most of whom are commercial-qualified fixed-wing pilots. Rest assured, no matter what knowledge gap you have, or additional insights you require, we have all bases covered.


    The nice thing about starting a new hobby is that you will most likely undertake the learning and education part of it on your own and this journey of exploration can be made even more fulfilling when what you have picked up affords you larger incremental jumps in your ability to pilot the drone.


    Sub 2kg drone training is a great way for you to move your learning up a notch and open the door to new possibilities. Once you completed this could enable you to get insured to fly drones commercially in this category. Perhaps you just want to make a few bucks on the weekend to bolster your primary income, what better way to achieve this by making it possible to make money while you fly your drone?


    Naturally, the capabilities of a sub 2kg drone will be limited compared to some of the more sophisticated models beyond that weight limit, but regardless, this does not mean that opportunities are not there. Best of all, once you have completed the course, this is a fantastic means to advertise your abilities and make you that bit more attractive than any of the other hobbyists in your area.


    Take Our Sub 2kg Drone Course Today

    At Droneit, we appreciate that there are many people out there who are wary of drones or don’t know what they do or what they are for. Where someone in this mindset realises that they could use a drone to help advance their business or cause, then they will undoubtedly want to hire someone that has professional credentials, so that the risk is minimised.


    Our sub 2kg drone course can equip you with the knowledge and skill that you need to capably fly your drone. Best of all, our prices won’t be beaten, so even if you find a course from a competitor at a lower rate, let us know and we will match or beat it. So, why not book a free career consultation today that could help you pilot your drone with greater confidence and maybe even lead to a new means of making money.


    Droneit is a CASA drone training school that helps recreational & commercial fliers earn drone flying licences across Australia. We help train drone pilots and help fliers earn their remote pilot licence. Browse our website further or contact us for more information.

What is in the 2 kg Excluded Category course?

  • Aviation & RPAS Legislation

    1.1 Australian Aviation Regulatory Framework 

        1.1.1 Civil Aviation Act 1988 

        1.1.2 Civil Aviation Regulations 1988, and Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998

         1.1.3 Civil Aviation Orders (CAO’s) and Manual of Standards (MOS) 

        1.1.4 Civil Aviation Advisory Publications (CAAP) and Advisory Circulars (AC) 

        1.1.5 Aeronautical Information Publication (AIP) and En Route Supplement Australia (ERSA) 


    1.2 Regulatory Bodies and Service Delivery Agencies 

         1.2.1 Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) 

         1.2.2 Airservices Australia1.2.3 Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB) 6 

    1.3 Civil Aviation Safety Regulations -Part 101 

    1.4 CASA Remote Pilots Licence (RePL) 

         1.4.1 Licencing Process and Requirements 

         1.4.2 Licence Privileges and Limitations

  • Principles of Flight

    4.1 Lift Generation 

     4.2 Effect of Drag 

     4.3 Propeller Design Features 

     4.4 Multi-Copter Configuration 

     4.5 Aircraft Manoeuvres 

           4.5.1 Aircraft Acceleration/Deceleration 

           4.5.2 Aircraft Roll 

           4.5.3 Aircraft Yaw 

           4.5.4 Aircraft Ascent/Descent

  • Aircraft Systems

    5.1 Aircraft Components 

    5.2 Aircraft Powerplant 

          5.2.1 Flight Controller 

          5.2.2 Electronic Speed Controller (ESC) 

          5.2.3 Brushless Electric Motors 

          5.2.4 LiPo Batteries 

    5.3 Remote Pilot Station 

          5.3.1 Automated Flight Systems 

    5.4 Global Positioning Systems (GPS)

  • RPAS Mission Planning and Operations

    RPAS MISSION PLANNING AND OPERATIONS

  • Human Factors

    8.1 Information Processing and Decision Making 

    8.2 Operational Stress 

    8.3 Pilot Fatigue 

    8.4 Basic Ergonomics 

    8.5 Crew Coordination 

           8.5.1 Effective Communication 

           8.5.2 CRM Decision-Making 63 

    8.6 Drugs and Alcohol 

    8.7 Threat and Error Management 

          8.7.1 Threats 

          8.7.2 Errors 

          8.7.3 Undesired Aircraft State

  • Practical Flight Training

    8.1 Information Processing and Decision Making 

    8.2 Operational Stress 

    8.3 Pilot Fatigue 

    8.4 Basic Ergonomics 

    8.5 Crew Coordination 

           8.5.1 Effective Communication 

           8.5.2 CRM Decision-Making 63 

    8.6 Drugs and Alcohol 

    8.7 Threat and Error Management 

          8.7.1 Threats 

          8.7.2 Errors 

          8.7.3 Undesired Aircraft State

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<2Kg Training Schedule

Course availability is subject to change based on demand. Once enrolled, students will use a booking system in the student portal to join each course session listed in the calendar.  If you have specific dates you want to attend, please contact us before purchasing to discuss your course date availability.

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