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

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christian

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uhrig

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

Please provide any additional comments:

Registration is a good idea - if it is reasonable and meaningful. I am also a GA pilot and a Balloon Pilot so I have / had to deal with CASA and despite the best intenions, it is very cumbersome.

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 Ticked 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 Ticked For specific operations	All RPA Ticked All RPA

Please provide any additional comments:

For those who are already flying (GA/RA AUS/ Model Aeroplanes / etc) and have had a drone for a long time - paying $7,000 and sit through a week of training is probably of no value and hence a show stopper.
I wouldn't mind more training - but I can't spend a week off work just so that I can legally fly a drone.
For beginners, this is definetly a bigger issue.

Establishing a trained base of skilled pilots (early adopters) and allowing a VOC type training, it would be a easy to give people training and let them get into it.

For Example - in Heavy Earthmoving Equipment and construction - the Licence / Ticket model was replaced by a VOC model.

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:

Too many risks with very little benefit.
DJI have introduced the NO GO zones into their software so that you can't fly in restricted areas and that makes sense - but flying against an invisible curtain does seem a bit harsh and dangerous. It also sounds very expensive and difficult to manage.
You want more responsible and educated pilots who do the right thing not more technology that can fail

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.

That is a super hard subject
You would need a massive force to make a difference.

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

maybe around major airports
inner city / CBD

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.

it is good that CASA is engaged with the subject

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.

good start