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

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Greg

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Newell

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:

As a farmer flying over my own property this is a time saying and animals welfare tool thats has saved lives of livestock and animals on farm no other licensed requirements should be needed

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 Ticked None	Above a specific size/weight Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations For specific operations	All RPA All RPA
Demonstration of proficiency 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:

We are self training the drone have built in crash sencors .were moving to driver less cars so lets not fall into the trap of over regularity for what is basically a toy with out a string

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:

No this would not privide a valued answer. The land holder permission should be obtained and that would do

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.

Really you can attach a camera to a kites or models planes so why only droned it beed to relate to the ability to record from the air not the way it's delivered

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

We carnt stop people from talking in a theater on a mobile phone as it is or while driving and your attempt to stop drone with technology will seem to upset more law abiding people than offending people .if we go for land holder permission to fly over must be granted first .then any wone with out it is guilty of a offense whick may be issued a on the spot ticket by council rangers or police etc

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 remder the advantages this gives farmers like me example I know longer reck my life in time of flood i fly the drone over flood areas to check livestock in helps me monitor animal welfare on a daily basis and save the environment as i no longer have to drive over paddock adding compatation to soils or burn fossil fuels it really is a toy that works well in every day life

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.

Please remder the advantages this gives farmers like me example I know longer risk my life in time of flood i fly the drone over flood areas to check livestock in helps me monitor animal welfare on a daily basis and save the environment as i no longer have to drive over paddock adding compatation to soils or burn fossil fuels it really is a toy that works well in every day life it's just a great fit in rural lifestyle no other regulations are needed sometimes things just work out well for a 3 thousand dollars envestment this toy is the first tool out of the box most day in rural life