Drone discussion paper - Review of RPAS operations (DP 1708OS) - Civil Aviation Safety Authority

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Paul

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Considine

Should all RPA be registered?

Select your preferred registration options.

	None	Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations	All RPA
By RPA Please select all that apply	None Ticked None	Above a specific size/weight Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA All RPA
By RPA owner Please select all that apply	None Ticked None	Above a specific size/weight Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA All RPA
By RPA operator Please select all that apply	None Ticked None	Above a specific size/weight Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA All RPA

Should all RPA users be required to meet training / proficiency criteria?

Select your preferred training and proficiency options.

	None	Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations	All RPA
Training Please select all that apply	None None	Above a specific size/weight Ticked Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA All RPA
Demonstration of proficiency Please select all that apply	None None	Above a specific size/weight Ticked Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA All RPA

Should the introduction of geo-fencing be mandated?

Should CASA mandate the introduction of geo-fencing options to limit the operation of RPA in certain areas?

Please select one item

Yes

What should be done about 'counter-drone' technology?

Provide your views on the ways in which counter-drone technologies should be managed and in what circumstances they should be used.

A drone is simply a device.

Implementing counter drone technologies is open to misuse and scope creep. It is conceivable that counter drone technologies would be co-opted by law enforcement, security services and corporate entities to manage what they perceive to be problematic drone operations which in reality are legal and in facr desirable.

Are we doing enough of the right things?

CASA seeks your view on the way in which we are approaching regulation of RPA in Australia today and for the future.

Casa seems to be doing a reasonable job, however many of the restrictions are difficult to quantify - 400 ft, distance from aerodromes, comtrolled airspace etc, particularly for people with no aviation background

Perhaps a better way of explaining where drone operations can be legally and safely conducted would encourage better compliance.