4. Career pathways and additional resources
back To programThis virtual work experience is over, but it doesn’t mean that your learning and personal development stop here. Have a look at the list of useful resources and possible pathways below to see if anything draws your attention or sparks your curiosity.
Drone pilot - profession overview - a quick run-down of all things related to operating a drone as a career, including a forecast of how in demand drone pilots will be in the future.
Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot) - AVI30419 - an overview of a vocational course on operating remotely piloted aircraft systems.
Drone pilot licence - some information on how to get a drone licence in Australia.
Drone pilot training - a list of organisations certified by Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), who provide remote pilot licence (RePL) training.
Australian Association for Unmanned Systems - Australia’s largest industry advocacy group supporting professional, safe, and commercially viable drone use on land, over sea, and in air.
She Maps website - a fantastic resource offering 6 educational STEM programs for different levels, all centered around drone operations and geoscience.
Drones in environmental science - an interesting read on how 4 scientists are using drones in their work, what challenges they face, and how the technology is changing our understanding of the world around us.