SERVICES

UNMANNED DRONE, UAV, RPA Remote Pilot Instructor, CASA Accredited and Licensed REOC Operator teaching real-world flying, safety, commercial use and business startup guidance. For up to 7 & 25kg RPA.

These sessions are designed to help you become more confident, capable and aware when flying and working with drones in real-world situations.

I offer both in-person and online coaching for recreational drone users and commercial drone pilots who want to level up their skills, understanding and real-world capability.

* This is not a formal Remote Pilot License course. *

I am a CASA accredited Remote Pilot Instructor and can support you in preparing for the RePL and beyond through separate training pathways. Your licensing options and next steps can be discussed during our sessions.

WHAT A TYPICAL SESSION LOOKS LIKE

Sessions are usually 60 minutes and tailored to your experience level and goals.

This is focused, one-on-one time, so it helps to come prepared with your drone, questions or specific areas you want to improve.

WE WORK THROUGH

Sessions are tailored to what you want to improve and where you’re currently at.

• Flying Skills and Confidence
• Improving control, take-off, landing and maneuvers
• Flying with confidence, including over water or in more challenging environments
• Learning to fly and capture photo and video safely at the same time
• Safety, Awareness and Real-World Flying
• Understanding your surroundings and maintaining awareness in the air
• Identifying hazards like helicopters, paragliders, kites and other drones
• Flying safely around wildlife, marine environments and sensitive areas
• What to do in situations like bird activity, weather changes or unexpected risks
• Rules, Regulations and Responsibilities
• Understanding airspace, height, distance and VLOS requirements
• Why certain rules exist, including recreational flying limitations
• Understanding risks, fines and responsibilities
• Knowing where you can and cannot fly, and how to check using apps
• Drone Setup, Maintenance and Systems
• Understanding your drone settings and what they mean
• Firmware updates, setup and system checks
• Maintaining your drone to avoid preventable issues
• What to do if something goes wrong, including crashes or loss
• Photography, Video and Output
• Capturing better photos and video while flying
• Making the most of your drone’s features
• Understanding how to use and share your content effectively

PREPARING FOR COMMERCIAL USE AND NEXT STEPS

If you’re considering taking things further, I can guide you through both the practical and decision-making side of moving into commercial drone use.
This includes:

• What you need to know before deciding to get licensed
• The pathway to becoming a Remote Pilot
• The difference between recreational and commercial use
• Basic accreditation, excluded categories and insurance
• What insurance covers and what it doesn’t
• Costs, responsibilities and expectations of operating commercially
• Planning flights and understanding risk (overview level)
• Permits, approvals and communicating with authorities
• Free and paid tools to improve your capability as a pilot

For those wanting to take it further, I can also help you understand:

• Business setup and early considerations
• How drones are used in business and commercial environments
• Pricing, positioning and client expectations
• What to expect when operating commercially in the real world
• The process of becoming a REOC and what that involves

This is real-world guidance to help you understand your options properly before committing time, money or formal training.

IMPORTANT BEFORE YOU BOOK

These sessions are not designed as a license or certification course.

You’ll get the most value if you are serious about improving your flying, understanding how drones are used in real environments, or exploring the next step toward commercial use.

If you want to get more out of your drone, improve how you fly, or explore what’s possible beyond recreational use, this will be a good fit.