Get Your ReOC with DFH (Drones For Hire)

We now offer an end-to-end Remote Operator’s Certificate (ReOC) service for RePL holders.
DFH packages your application, coordinates with our CASA-approved Delegate partner, and gets you interview-ready real fast.

Have more questions about the process or paperwork? Visit our detailed FAQ:
ReOC Frequently Asked Questions

Must-have before you start:

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  RePL already issued, and
  
  

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  Any Type Ratings (TRs) you want listed on the ReOC must already be on your RePL.

Note: Adding TRs later requires a CASA ReOC Variation (Form 101-02) and extra fees. If you need help upgrading/adding TRs later, ask for our Consultancy Services (we can guide you).

What you’ll need to start

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  ARN, ID, and entity details (individual or company/ASIC)
  
  

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  Your ops scope (what you plan to do) and aircraft list
  
  

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  Willingness to complete: Form 101-06, DFH intake form, and provide supporting docs

Note: You do not have to worry about these going with DFH, we will provide a detailed list on what we need from you.

Why DFH?

• Speed & certainty: We work with an active CASA Delegate. We package clean files so you’re not stuck in back-and-forth.
  
  

• Operator-friendly coaching: Practical help from Rachel (Operations) who supported multiple real-world RPAS jobs.
  
  

• Interview confidence: Focused prep so you know what to expect and how to answer.
  
  

Packages

Fast-Track (Recommended) — $2,380

Designed for people who want minimal friction and maximum momentum.

What’s included:

• 1 × 60-min onboarding call (what to submit, how to fill forms, tidy your docs)
  
  

• 1 × 60-min interview-prep call (Q&A, scenario approach, mission pack check)
  
  

• DFH intake & packaging, handover to Delegate, status tracking
  
  

• Customised Operations Manual, scenario & interview
  
  

• Access to DFH resource kit (NAIPS/ERSA how-tos, mission pack examples and more)
  
  

• Email support up to the interview (short clarifications welcomed)

Lightweight — $1,980

For confident applicants who just want the basics.

What’s included:

• 1 × 30-min consult (Q&A and direction)
  
  

• DFH intake & packaging → Delegate
  
  

• Delegate provides manual, sends scenario & books interview
  
  

• Access to DFH resource kit

Note: Ongoing 1:1 help beyond the 30-min consult is billed as consultancy.

Our Workflow (at a glance)

1. Lead in → Tell us if you are Individual / Company.
   
   

2. DFH sends: Intake Google Form + document checklist.
   
   

3. You send: Completed Form 101-06, intake form, and checklist docs.
   
   

4. DFH packages & submits to Delegate (we’re cc’d on key emails).
   
   

5. Delegate:
   
   

• Quick pre-interview call
  
  

• Provide custom manual, sample JSA/RA, scenario, and booking link
  
  

6. You complete scenario answers & mission pack (JSA, RA, Flight Authorisation).
   
   

7. Interview by phone/online → Knowledge Deficiency Report KDR (if any) → fix & return.
   
   

8. Delegate submits to CASA → CASA grants and ReOC issued.

Consulting & how to get the most from it

• Prepare a written list of questions for our consultant (Rachel) at least 2–3 days before your booking.
  
  

• We’ll tailor the call to your scenario, point you to the right AIP/ERSA/NAIPS references, and show how to evidence your planning.
  
  

• After you speak with the Delegate and receive your scenario, use our resources to assemble your mission pack. We can sanity-check key items in your Fast-Track prep call.
  
  

• Between calls, we’ll handle quick queries by email, deeper work falls under consultancy.

Add-ons & future changes

Need to add a Type Rating later or change your ReOC? 

That’s a Variation (Form 101-02) and attracts extra fees. We have packages to help with TR upgrades, aircraft additions, nominated personnel changes, etc. 

Note: Ask for our Variations & Area Approvals support.

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