The cross over between environmental, state and territories, and aviation safety regulations is an ongoing challenge for RPAS operators to manage. Particularly during Aerial Application operations. RPAS operators need to consider not only Part 101 requirements, but also other government regulations. Some operators need to comply with multiple state requirements.
What can operators do?
It is the operator's responsibility to have a consultation arrangement with their local stakeholders and government authorities. Having strong engagement with stakeholders that will support the ability to identify and manage risks associated with RPAS operations.
What are we doing and delivered?
We encourage and support ongoing communication between operators other leading industry practices to improve operating procedures and increase the safety benefits to aviation, including RPAS. This can lead to better support for industry in understanding the hazards and aviation risks relevant to RPAS operations. This may include sharing relevant regulatory requirements and guidance or supporting material.
Where practicable, we will continue to include the following in ongoing discussions about key issues during industry forums such as SSRPs:
- state and territories agencies
- industry bodies.
Aviation White Paper
The Aviation White Paper - towards 2050 identifies that state and territory governments have agreed on the framework. However, it is not consistently applied or well understood, which aligns with some of the issues raised.