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ARTICLE · 20 APRIL 2016

Remotely Piloted Aircraft In Australia – New Rules To Take Effect In September 2016

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After some delay, Australia's aviation safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority , has announced the approval of new rules governing the operation of remotely piloted aircraft in Australia.

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After some delay, Australia's aviation safety regulator, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), has announced the approval of new rules governing the operation of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) in Australia. The new rules will take effect from 29 September 2016.

Understanding the foundations

The recent proliferation of RPA in the market, particularly at a commercial and recreational level, is now a familiar tale worldwide. This has led to debates in all key jurisdictions about the adequacy of current laws to address the needs of this developing industry.

Australia, via CASA, has been at the forefront of the regulation of RPA. From 2002, Australia has had a legal framework in place governing the use of RPA via Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations (CASR Part 101).

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