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

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Kieron

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Fielding

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 For specific operations	All RPA Ticked All RPA
By RPA owner 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
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:

It is in my personal opinion that anything in the air must be monitored for valid security and safety reasons.

Model planes and helicopters, generally, are not too much of an issue but I do not believe they should be exempt from this.

I strongly believe, if you are to posses a RPA fitted with a camera then you should be required to undergo appropriate training.

Many operators venture into areas they shouldn't because of the camera and many operators come into trouble because they fail to handle the extreme multitasking demands of flying and filming all at once.

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 For specific operations	All RPA Ticked 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.

Ability to force a drone to ground via electric override or leathal force by trained and authorised personnel.