Drone discussion paper - Review of RPAS operations (DP 1708OS)

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Abran

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McIntosh

Should all RPA be registered?

Select your preferred registration options.

By RPA
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 None None Above a specific size/weight Ticked Above a specific size/weight For specific operations For specific operations All RPA All RPA
By RPA owner
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 None None Above a specific size/weight Ticked Above a specific size/weight For specific operations For specific operations All RPA All RPA
By RPA operator
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Should all RPA users be required to meet training / proficiency criteria?

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Training
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 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
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 None None Above a specific size/weight Ticked Above a specific size/weight For specific operations For specific operations All RPA 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?

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Yes
Ticked No

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.

management/scenarios for counter-drone tech
I think that 99.9% of RPA operators and owners are law abiding persons and do everything they can to abide by the law, but there are a very small percentage of people who see drones as a means to annoy and intrude on others and if that person is intruding onto military bases, airports or other highly controlled places then yes, something needs to be done to stop them.

95% of the time, people flying FPV though a video link there is no way they could see anything classified, and even if it was 4 meters away you can't see a number plate.

I think every effort to find and speak to the person should be taken, and in a respectful but firm manner.

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

CASA attention to c-d use
I think the best way to stop people flying where they should not is to give them more places the CAN fly!
For example who would risk a fine for flying over their neighbors when there is a perfectly legal drone park down the road?

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.

are we doing the right things?
I think it is a very hard area to police, and you are doing a good job with it I think.
If you, say in the future set a law like in the US with the 250g limit most people will just dodge it like they did in the US!
So just be careful with how far you go.