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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Donald

Last name

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Smith

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 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 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 should be free however those who intend on breaking the rules will choose not to register their RPA unless registration is required at the point of purchase which is highly unlikely. In the end all you have is a group of pilots doing the right thing paying to fly their RPA's within the safety guidelines while those breaking the rules are saving money

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 For specific operations	All RPA Ticked 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

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:

Definitely!

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.

I can't picture this actually working unless there are "drone police" looking or responding to active offenders.

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

I can't picture this actually working unless there are "drone police" looking or responding to active offenders.

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.

Heavy fines, accountability, and geo fencing are the best deterrent.

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.

I think the public needs a better understanding of their rights to privacy. There are many cases where legal drone activity may make them feel uncomfortable but it is not breaking any laws. Satellites, google maps, telescopes and low flying aircraft are all in the same scope so long as a drone operator is not literally hovering over your back yard or outside your windows