REPL Study Guide 2026

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REPL exam key facts

  • To get a RePL you must pass the theory component of the RePL training course and the practical skills component for the type and category of RPA you intend to fly. Source
  • The CASA ReB1 BVLOS exam lasts 90 minutes. Source
  • The pass mark for the CASA ReB1 BVLOS exam is 70%. Source
  • The CASA ReB1 BVLOS exam costs A$175.69 per exam, made up of a $110.69 examiner fee and a $70 CASA regulatory fee. Source
  • A RePL (Remote Pilot Licence) issued by CASA does not expire. Source
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📋 REPL Exam Format at a Glance

60
Questions
120 min
Time Limit
70.00%
Passing Score

📚 REPL Topics to Study (73)

✍️ Sample REPL Questions & Answers

1. What is the consequence of inadequate Airspace Classification Australia risk management?
✓ Worker injuries, regulatory penalties, prosecution, compensation claims, and reputational damage

Inadequate risk management can result in injuries, deaths, regulatory enforcement, prosecution, civil claims, and significant reputational damage.

2. What is the hierarchy of controls for managing Battery and Maintenance Safety risks?
✓ Elimination, substitution, isolation, engineering, administrative, PPE — most to least effective

The hierarchy ranks controls from most effective (elimination) to least effective (PPE), guiding risk control decisions.

3. What is a Provisional Improvement Notice (PIN) in the context of Australian Drone Regulations CASR Part 101?
✓ A notice issued by a trained HSR requiring a contravention of WHS law to be remedied within a specified period

Trained HSRs can issue PINs when they believe a WHS contravention has occurred, requiring the PCBU to remedy the issue.

4. How should RPAS Operating Procedures equipment be inspected and maintained?
✓ Per manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian Standards, with documented inspection and maintenance records

Equipment must be inspected and maintained according to specifications and standards, with all records documented.

5. What emergency procedures should cover CASA Notification Requirements scenarios?
✓ Response actions, evacuation, first aid, communication protocols, and specific hazard responses

Emergency procedures must be comprehensive and specific to the hazards associated with the activity.

6. How should Australian Drone Regulations CASR Part 101 equipment be inspected and maintained?
✓ Per manufacturer specifications and relevant Australian Standards, with documented inspection and maintenance records

Equipment must be inspected and maintained according to specifications and standards, with all records documented.

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Sources & references

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  1. casa.gov.au — Test delivery, eligibility, fees, exam format, passing score, score release, time limit, score validity · verified Oct 2026