Civilian Aircraft

Feb
12
2018
By admin

Civilian aircraft drones can be classified into:

Include but not limited to:

  • the RPA
  • a remote pilot station (RPS)
  • the command and control (C2) data-link
  • While there are various degrees of automation in UAS, an autonomous operation is one in which there is no ability for the pilot to intervene in the conduct of the flight. This does not include lost link situations. However, CASA’s current focus is on RPA operations, which are, by definition, operations that are not autonomous operations.
  • Autonomous operations may be approved, but will be considered on a case-by-case basis and require the submission of an acceptable safety case to CASA. If operators are considering autonomous operations, they should contact CASA, at rpas@casa.gov.au, as early as possible in the planning stages.