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

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Chris

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Poole

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

Please provide any additional comments:

Registration for hobbyist via RPA doesn't make any sense because the craft is often rebuilt or changed that this definition would be problematic.

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:

Tiny RPAs (sub 100g) should be exempt because it's very unlikely they'll be a risk, nor can go very far, and they provide excellent `trainer models' for larger craft.

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:

Depends on the size and capacity of the RPA. Small quadcopters rarely go more than 200m away.

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.

If someone is breaking the law it doesn't matter what they are using.

The behaviour of someone using a drone for illegal activities is very different to a recreational flyer.

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.

Please don't kill the mini-quad community -- it's such a vibrant creative field that over regulation will only send it underground.

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.

Thankyou for putting this out to the community it seems to be considerate of all parties and I highly encourage CASA to visit their local quadcopter racing group. Nearly all group are consummate safety nuts and want to see this dynamic sport grow.