Top 5 things you need to know to fly your drone post 29 September 2016

On 29 September 2016 CASA is reducing the entry requirements for flying very small (under 2kg) drones commercially, and giving additional privileges to RPA operator's certificate holders.

Here's a rundown:

1. From 29 September 2016 operators of very small commercial drones will not need an RPA operator's certificate, or a remote pilot licence.
2. Instead operators of these drones can notify CASA five business days before their first commercial flight and agree to operate by the standard operating conditions and guidance in advisory circular (AC) 101-10. Operators can notify CASA online and will require an aviation reference number. The notification lasts for 24 months and can be renewed every two years.