Drone accreditation
In the future, if you're flying a drone or model aircraft for fun or under the 'Sub 2 kg' or 'Flying over your own land' excluded category, you'll need to get accredited to fly.
Accreditation will show us you've learnt the drone safety rules— officially known as the 'standard operating conditions'.
Accreditation will consist of a short safety video and online quiz.
It will be free, last for three years and provide you with an accreditation certificate for flying and supervising others. Anyone under the age of 16 will need to be supervised by an accredited adult (over 18) at all times when they fly.
If you have a remote pilot licence (RePL), you will not need to get your accreditation.
Excluded category
If you are flying a drone under the excluded categories 'Sub 2 kg' or 'Flying over your own land', you'll need to get accredited – regardless of the weight of your drone.
You'll need to watch a short safety video and pass an online quiz. You can take the quiz as many times as you like, and will automatically receive your certificate once you pass. You can download and print the certificate through the myCASA portal.
You do not need to do anything at this time.
Flying for fun
If you fly a drone that weighs more than 250 g, you'll need to get your accreditation.
You'll need to watch a short safety video and pass an online quiz. You can take the quiz as many times as you like, and will automatically receive your certificate once you pass. You can download and print the certificate through the myCASA portal.
You do not need to do anything at this time.
How to get ready
To prepare for accreditation you will need:
- to be at least 16 years old
- proof of identification – Australian passport, Australian birth certificate, Australian citizenship certificate, foreign passport or ImmiCard
- an aviation reference number (ARN) – they're free to apply for through our myCASA portal
- a myCASA account – our easy to use online portal.
Contact us
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