Drone Incursion - AVIY0028 Excluded Category Qualification

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Tue 08 Apr 2025 08:30 — 15:30

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Full day drone course

Times: 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM

Cost: Starting from $245 per student

(min. 8 students, varies by region/state)
Available across all Australian schools

This program not only enhances your curriculum but also provides students with a pathway to earning money with drones after training. This hands-on experience gives students a competitive edge in future career opportunities.

Hands-on Drone Incursion Experience for Students

"ATTAIN"

1) CASA - Operator Accreditation

2) AVIY0028 - Operate remotely piloted aircraft in excluded category sub-2 kg operations

The Course Overview

Introduction

Excluded RPA are drones that can be used for activities that are not sport or recreation. These include commercial or professional activities (i.e. hire and reward) for work, Common areas of these activities include photography and film making, media, university research, real estate, surf lifesaving, construction.

Public Liability Insurance

From an insurance and risk perspective, there are risks from the operation of Drones. Hazards include both damage or loss and injury. The most significant are damage to the aircraft itself and injury to the operator or innocent Third Parties.

Plan Flight

Flight requirements are identified, Relevant CASA approved apps are consulted, Permission is obtained from relevant stakeholders prior to operations, Hazards are identified, risks are assessed and risk controls are implemented, Awareness of current and forecast weather conditions is maintained.

Pre Flight Inspection

Inspections carried out in accordance with manufacturer's instructions, Pre-operating inspection is recorded where applicable and in accordance with organisational requirements.

CASA Operator Accreditation

To operate a micro RPA or excluded RPA, accreditation is required. However, if you possess a RePL, obtaining RPA operator accreditation is unnecessary. The accreditation is free and remains valid for three years.

Take off and climb RPAS

Take off is conducted appropriate to RPAS type, with allowance for environmental conditions, Pre-departure control inputs are verified, RPAS climb is conducted in accordance with operational requirement, RPAS performance is monitored, Airspace awareness is consistently maintained.

Control RPAS in flight

Power, altitude and configuration are set to achieve stable flight, Indications of height change are identified and responded to, to appropriately maintain safe operation, Flight path is observed and risks are managed in accordance with operational requirement.

Manage RPAS in abnormal or emergency situations

Abnormal or emergency situations are identified and communicated to relevant personnel, Appropriate abnormal or emergency action is decided and implemented.

Descend and land RPAS

Appropriate inputs are made to altitude and power to achieve required descent rate, Flight path is observed during descent and risks managed in accordance with requirements, Landing is conducted appropriate to RPAS type, with allowance for environmental conditions, Control of RPAS is maintained for safe landing.

Complete post flight inspection

Flight time recording requirements are accurately transcribed, After landing checks are performed in accordance with approved checklist or manufacturer's instructions or operational requirements, Post flight paperwork is completed and submitted as required.

Practical and Knowledge Exam

Practical activities and exam to prove knowledge has been retained in relation to Basic Drone Operations and to meet the training requirements in order to issue .

Even if you currently run AVI30419 - Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot), this incursion is a great introduction to drones for prospective students.