We have developed and introduced a remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) digital platform to provide a central source of trusted data.
The central source of data available through the RPAS digital platform includes:
- RPA-related advisories
- rules
- regulatory information.
Software developers can use this data to create third-party mobile and web-based apps. The apps help show users where it's safe and legal to fly a drone in Australia. As we work to verify third-party apps, we'll publish them on the drone safety apps page—with a link to the app or developer's website.
Development of new drone safety apps
We’ve paused the process for verifying new drone safety apps.
We’re working with Airservices to develop the new Flight Information Management System (FIMS). This supports the Department of Infrastructure’s Uncrewed Traffic Management (UTM) Action Plan.
We’re creating a simpler way to deliver drone and UTM services. It will include a new onboarding process for service providers.
Some services will move from our digital platform to FIMS. Pausing onboarding now helps to avoid extra work and double handling for developers.
You can still create and offer your own drone safety app products and services. However, your app won’t be CASA-verified until the new onboarding process opens.
RPAS digital platform reference documents:
- RPAS platform - Concept of operations (PDF, 678.23 KB)
- RPAS platform - Operating rules - Current (PDF, 817.9 KB)
- RPAS platform - Operating rules - Commencing October 2025 (PDF, 957.94 KB)
- RPAS platform - Example test procedure - Part 1 (PDF, 1.02 MB)
- RPAS platform - Example test procedure - Part 2 (PDF, 1.24 MB)
- RPAS platform - Terms and conditions (PDF, 836.4 KB)