Australia – New BVLOS exam for remote pilots now live!

We have launched a new beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) outside of controlled airspace (OCTA) exam for remote pilots.

The new exam is an alternate pathway to sitting the Instrument Rating Exam (IREX), for remote pilot licence (RePL) holders intending to fly BVLOS OCTA.

The requirementsDetails of the new BVLOS exam, are:

• Entry requirements: Remote pilot licence (RePL)
• Cost: $166.79 per exam, made up of:
  • $96.79 examiner fee
  • $70 CASA regulatory fee
• Duration: 90 minutes
• No permitted materials: all information is provided to candidates digitally
• Pass rate: 70%.

ImportantRePL holders who intend to fly BVLOS operations must operate under a remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) holder with a flight authorisation to conduct BVLOS operations. 

RePL holders who intend to fly BVLOS operations in controlled airspace will still need to pass the IREX exam.

RePL holders will need to provide a copy of their exam results to the ReOC holder.

A ReOC holder must ensure the remote pilot has successfully passed the exam, and is proficient in accordance with the approved documented practices and procedures.

Information for training organisationsTo help training organisations develop appropriate training material for the new exam, we have created the RPAS BVLOS OCTA Aeronautical Knowledge Standards and Standards Guide.

The standards and guide can also be used for those wanting to self-study for the exam.

More informationFor more information:

• visit beyond visual line-of-sight exam
• visit Aspeq for information on locations and exam booking times
• watch the BVLOS exam webinar.