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

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Matt

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Homburg

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 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 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 Above a specific size/weight	For specific operations Ticked For specific operations	All RPA All RPA

Please provide any additional comments:

I believe large unmanned drones should be registered and operated by professional trained pilots. Anything under 2-3kgs should not need to be registered. It will only provide responsible operators a hurdle they need to get over to operate. Anyone operating outside of the rules will still continue to operate a drone they have purchased online or built for whatever reason they want without any consideration to safety.

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 All RPA

Please provide any additional comments:

Anything larger than 3kgs should have professional training or at least demonstrate capability of operating a large drone. Smaller drones have yet to cause significant damage to property or persons.

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:

I don't believe this would be of any benefit as legitimate and responsible operators will know the rules and know where they can and cannot fly.

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 believe there should be a way for a drone to be safety taken down by either physical means or electrically. As with anything else in the world, there are those that mean to be disruptive and cause damage. There should be a way to eliminate a threat like this, but only when there is immediate danger to people.

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

Unsure.

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.

I think the current rules and regulations around drones are fantastic and have shown the world we respect those in the hobby and in professional industries.

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.

The current rules are just about right I believe. There may need to be some fine tuning but I think the way it is at this time is well balanced.