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

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Matthew

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Shepherd

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 Ticked 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 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 Ticked For specific operations	All RPA All RPA

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I believe that a risk based approach should be taken to the management of RPAS registration.
Today, people cycle around out cities on un-registered bicycles without training and without licencing.

Cyclist have rules , just as RPAS pilots have rules. The level of rule compliance for both these operations should be compared.

The likelihood and the consequence of cycling risk to cyclists and others are magnitudes greater than those small and micro size RPA- yet there is a fixation on "drones" perhaps because they are new and unfamiliar.

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

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the purpose for which work is done is not relevant to the risk of the operation. Flying over my house to look at my own roof, or doing the same over a customer's house for $10 is not a different operation.

Training and registration should be required based on consequence and likelihood of the risk.

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:

Yes Geo-fencing is a good defensive measure that meets the likelihood and consequence model. I operate a DJI RPAS and it is already geo-fence managed.
My model won't fly into a restricted area. Recently in france, I flew along a boundary of restricted airspace. the Drone warned me that I was approaching a no-fly-zone (which I was already aware of) and I carefully monitored my tracking..

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.

Counter drone technology should only be employed in areas where the no-fly-zone is clearly promulgated (CASA's drone app) If operators then enter the area, they should expect intervention including confiscation.

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

see above... the locations that they are lawfully deployed must be promulgated.

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.

you are doing a great job

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.

keep consulting like this to ensure you have a broad understanding of the whole playing field. presenting draft legislation like this is also good to allow final community comment.