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Review appropriateness of regulatory oversight as operational activity profiles develop and mature over time. This could include third-party authorisations or the establishment of self-administering organisations.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Develop guidance, pathways for operational approval, and subsequent rule adjustments for remotely piloted AAM operations with a focus on aviation safety through efficient processes.

Principle: Safety first.

Monitor, review and implement the necessary changes to rules, guidance and procedures needed to support the increasing maturity of AAM operations. This is a follow-on activity from OP15a.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Enhance risk calculation methods for determining operational categories by using data, artificial intelligence, and quantitative approaches. This process should improve the accuracy and reliability of risk assessments, supporting informed decision-making and promoting safer operational practices.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Establish a regulatory framework to support the infrastructure needs for RPAS and AAM operations, including vertiports and vertipads. This framework will outline the rules and standards to ensure safety, efficiency, and integration of AAM infrastructure into regional and urban environments.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Develop guidance in relation to the infrastructure needed to support automated flight and airspace flow between vertiports. The activity is also dependent on OEM requirements and operator concepts of operation.

Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.

Develop certification requirements for infrastructure and related equipment as demand increases to ensure safety, reliability, and compliance with regulatory standards. These requirements will give a clear framework for evaluating and approving aviation safety aspects of infrastructure necessary for safe RPAS and AAM operations.

Principle: Adaptive and scalable.

Develop a regulatory framework for research and development infrastructure. Set standards and guidelines to ensure safety, compliance, and effective management. Support industry innovation while maintaining safety.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Where required, regulate operator training and set competency goals for infrastructure operators to ensure they meet safety standards.

Principle: Risk and outcome-based.

Decide the corresponding requirements for infrastructure equipage as airspace management and technology evolves to ensure the safe operations of RPAS and AAM. 

Principle: Adaptive and scalable.