Operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Hire or Reward
A person operating a Very small Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for hire or reward:
- Must give the Civil Aviation Safety Authority notice in writing at least five business days before commencement of the operation [reg 101.371,101.372 Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (Cth)];
- Must give notice in writing to CASA of any changes in the event or the matter within 21 days business days of the change, event or matter occurring [reg 101.373]; and
- Must operate within standard operating conditions [reg 101.238] if do not have a remote pilots licence or an operators certificate [reg 101.237 (3)(b)].
Small, medium and large RPA being flown for reward are not excluded operations and therefore need an appropriate remote pilots licence and/or operators certificate [reg 101.237].
Operating Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) for Hire or Reward : Last Revised: Wed Dec 12th 2018
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