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

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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

Please provide any additional comments:

For recreational purposes it should not be required.

Most of drone users is only having fun and taking some pictures.

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

Please provide any additional comments:

If training was at a reasonable price Say 50 $ it would be fine but any amount approve that would be affordable.

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:

Most drone users are responsible people with no intention to break laws or fly in unsafe way.
Must keep in mind that mistakes happen and accident happen introducing laws that are hard to apply will not prevent that

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.

Misuse of drones will happen and no matter what kind of law you introduce will not prevent criminals from doing that.

Normal people has no means and no way of breaking the law intentionally.

Criminals will always find ways to override any reinforcement or technology applied.

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.

I think the current laws and restrictions are more than adequate for the control of drones for both commercial and recreational use.
We must think of laws that are realistic to apply and not just words on paper, the most important think is peoples mindset and I think specially here in Australia people have a very good level of mindset to stay within these laws.