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

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Henry

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Huang

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 None	Above a specific size/weight Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations Ticked 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 None	Above a specific size/weight Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA Ticked All RPA

Please provide any additional comments:

Large majority of recreational RPA are self built and rather small in size and weight. They have very limited range with no fixed required component. To enforce a registration on such craft isn't practical.
However the pilot for such RPA should need to be informed of the regulations to be safe. Thus personally I believe have a "license test" is a good way to keep the operators in the know.
This registration process should be cater for different classes of RPA the operator intended to use. Such as a basic introduction course and a online test for small size recreational operators, but have training courses only for larger commercial operators.

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

Please provide any additional comments:

I believe for most recreational operators who intend to operate small crafts should only require a regulation knowledge test. Most new comer to operate RPA do not even know there is regulation by CASA. This needs to change

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

Please provide your comments:

This can be enforced to off the shelf RPAs. But for racing drone operators like myself, there is no such possibility. Our RPA are usually too small to even carry GPS and geofencing capable equipment

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.

It should be used to counter the threat and unlawful use of RPAs, I would be more than happy for the enforcement body, police or emergency services for example, to possess it. But not publicly available

Specify any particular aspects of counter-drone technology or its potential uses to which CASA should be devoting more attention.

This technology needs to be able to safely bring down most type of RPA without endangering the public. RF jamming will not work for all RPAs, majority of recreational drones will simplify fall out of the sky and may hurt people on the ground.

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.

The world of RPA is changing very quickly, therefore CASA needs to fully understand the industry.
I like the way CASA turned to the public for opinions and possible solutions to better regulate RPAs. It's in my view the best way to catch the ever changing world of Drones

General comments

Please provide any final comments about CASA's review of RPA operations. You can use the comments box or upload a file submission.

If CASA is going to require all recreational operators making registration. Then such registration needs to be low cost and easily accessible. Lower the barriers