NAFC At-A-Glance Guides
What to know about operating in the Excluded Category – NAFC Handy Guide
CASA Documents
Disclaimer –CASA documents provided here are intended as an overview and are not exhaustive. RPAS operators should check CASA for up-to-date amendments. The full Civil Aviation Safety Regulations including part 101 are available here.
Part 101 (Unmanned Aircraft and Rockets) Manual of Standards 2019
Explains and details how to comply with identified areas of the law. This includes detailed instruction related to technical requirements, certification and advanced commercial operations.
Remotely piloted aircraft systems – licensing and operations (AC 101-01 v3.0)
This AC was developed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to provide guidance to RPA operators, remote crew, manufacturers and maintainers. It describes the categorisation of RPA and general requirements for use of RPAS. It also provides guidance to operators and crew on the safe and legal operation of RPA in all classes of airspace.
Remotely piloted aircraft systems – operation of excluded RPA (AC 101-10 v1.3)
This AC provides guidance for operators, remote pilots and other remote crew on the requirements for safe operation of excluded RPA and recommended training to safely operate an excluded RPA
Micro and excluded Remotely Piloted Aircraft operations (Plain English Guide)
By following this guide, it is expected you will comply with the rules that apply to micro RPA (250 g or less) and excluded RPA (more than 250 g, but not more than 25 kg) that may be used for commercial activities or certain activities over your own land.
Drone Safety Apps
CASA-verified drone safety apps and web applications provide customised location-based information with easy to use maps about where you can and can’t fly your drone in accordance with aviation legislation. https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/safety-apps
Templates
Sample Operations Manual
If you are applying for a ReOC it is recommended that you use this CASA template to prepare your Operations Manual
Nationally Accredited Training
AVISS00057 Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems Observer Skill Set
This Skill Set reflects the work required by people who operate aeronautical radio communications, apply situational awareness in RPAS operations, and participate in basic workplace communications as part of their role within RPAS aviation operational environments.
Download the skill set requirements
For all the individual competencies required for this skill set visit the National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET)
AVI30419 Certificate III in Aviation (Remote Pilot)
Remote pilots operating at this level will apply non-technical and technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and will take limited responsibility in known and stable operational contexts within established regulatory parameters.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. This qualification aligns to Remote Pilot Licensing requirements described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 — Unmanned aircraft and rockets and Part 101 Manual of Standards. Civil and military personnel seeking certification as remote pilots should check requirements with CASA.
Download the certification requirements
For all the individual competencies required for this certificate visit the National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET)
AVI40419 Certificate IV in Aviation (Remote Pilot-Beyond Visual Line of Sight)
This qualification is relevant to individuals operating remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) in compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and national operating standards.
Remote pilots operating at this level will apply advanced technical and non-technical knowledge and skills to demonstrate autonomy and judgement and will take limited responsibility in known and stable operational contexts within established regulatory parameters.
Licensing, legislative or certification requirements apply to this qualification at the time of publication. This qualification aligns to Remote Pilot Licensing requirements described in Civil Aviation Safety Regulation (CASR) Part 101 — Unmanned aircraft and rockets and Part 101 Manual of Standards.
Download the certification requirements
For all the individual competencies required for this certificate visit the National Register on Vocational Education and Training (VET)
Operate remotely piloted aircraft in excluded sub-2kg category
The unit will be applicable to personnel who pilot Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) in excluded category sub 2kg operations in visual line of sight (VLOS). It is currently going through endorsement through the Australian Industry and Skills Committee.