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OP5: Review and develop pathways to support research and development operations

Review requirements for research and development; and develop and publish guidance. This activity aims to support industry needs, while ensuring best practices and safety standards throughout systems, operations development and testing processes.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Publication child category
Operations
Publication initiative status
In progress
Start date:
Q3
Q1
Publication parent page
The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap
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OP5: Review and develop pathways to support research and development operations
Updates
Consultation opened 13 October 2025 -

We're asking for feedback on:

  • the current framework that supports research and development (R&D) operations
  • how we can improve the safety and regulatory framework to better support R&D for uncrewed aircraft operations.

Submit your feedback by 9 December 2025 via our Consultation Hub to help shape support R&D for uncrewed aircraft operations.

Discussion paper update -

We have scheduled the release of the discussion paper for July 2025. We completed an internal peer review and are preparing for public release through the consultation hub.

Discussion paper delay -

The release of the discussion paper is experiencing a slight delay for public release. Internal peer review of the paper is expected to close in mid-April, after which CASA will consider feedback and determine next steps for engagement.

Due to standard practices around election periods, we now expect to release the paper after the election.

Discussion paper update -

The discussion paper has been finalised. We are preparing for public release through the consultation hub in October 2025.
 

Term goal period
Immediate term

PE1: Begin implementation of regulatory and system changes following the review of RePL requirements

Begin implementing regulatory and system changes based on RePL requirements review. Future-proof the licensing system to accommodate industry growth and evolving concepts of operation. This could include streamlined pathways for medium RPAS licensing.

Principle: Adaptive and scalable.

Publication child category
People
Publication initiative status
In progress
Start date:
Q4
Q2
Publication parent page
The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap
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PE1: Review current RePL requirements and consider renewal or currency requirements, class and type ratings, and endorsements
Updates
TWG recommendation -

The release of the Technical Working Group recommendations for a comprehensive flight test for medium RPA category licences has been delayed.

This is to ensure full development of the proposal, benefits, risks, controls and impact to RePL holders and training organisations.

We aim to open consultation in the middle of 2026.

TWG recommendation -

The TWG has agreed on a recommendation and submitted it to the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel for review. We expect to start public consultation in September 2025.

TWG established -

We are working with industry through a TWG, established by the Aviation Safety Advisory Panel, on medium category and broader RPAS licensing framework improvements.

Term goal period
Immediate term

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