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

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Personal information

First name

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Don

Last name

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McKenzie

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:

All RPA's and controllers whether commercial or recreational should be registered and their registration number displayed an their RPA's.

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.

Counter-drone technologies should only be managed in retricted areas or heights.

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 sale of RPA's over the counter and online pose a risk of operators not educating themselves of the rules and regulations set out by CASA.
RPA's should only be able to be purchased from authorised outlets who comply with CASA's regulations and training procedures.

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.

With the implementation of the relaxing of rules for under 2kg class for commercial use and people purchasing over the counter or online operators are forever flouting the laws whether they are aware of the laws or not or just ignorance. More and more incidents will happen and hopefully they do not lead to any major accidents. It hard for CASA to police the whole of Australia so I feel the laws need to be tightened up and records kept with all beign registered.