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.
How to connect to the RPAS digital platform
Industry and software developers can apply to connect to the RPAS digital platform.
To connect to the platform, software developers will need to undergo an approval and onboarding process. This enables us to verify that proposed apps will deliver accurate information and meet the minimum technical requirements.
The following documents outline the requirements:
- RPAS platform - Software provider application (PDF, 322.42 KB)
- 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)