Remotely piloted aircraft eLearning module
- The remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) module is aimed at anyone wanting to operate an RPA recreationally or for commercial purposes in Australia. Whether you are flying for fun or for educational, business or research purposes, this module will help you understand the safety rules applying to how you use your RPA and its weight category.
Safety brochures (click to download)
Forms
Advisory circulars
| Reference |
Subject |
Date |
|---|
| AC 101-01 v2.0 |
Remotely piloted aircraft systems - licensing and operations |
(December 2016) |
| AC 101-2(0) |
Unmanned aircraft and rockets - rockets |
(July 2002) |
| AC 101-3(0) |
Unmanned aircraft and rockets - model aircraft |
(July 2002) |
| AC 101-05 v1.0 |
Functions and duties of RPAS maintenance controllers |
(September 2016) |
| AC 101-10 v1.2 |
Remotely piloted aircraft systems - operation of excluded RPA (other than model aircraft) |
(September 2016) |
Visual Flight Guide
The Visual Flight Rules Guide is designed for VFR (Visual Flight Rules) pilots in sport, general and helicopter operations. This information may also provide additional information to RPA pilots. Visit vfrg.casa.gov.au regularly for updates
Airservices Australia
Airservices Australia provide air navigation services and manages air traffic control towers across Australia. They also provide resources including flight briefing information services, access to aeronautical information publications and an online store where maps and charts can be purchased which may assist pilots in determining airspace can be purchased.
List of Certified Operators
View the list of approved RPA operators that includes all commercial operators including those who conduct training.
Remotely piloted aircraft associations
Further reading about remotely piloted aircraft
Flight Safety Australia magazine articles
Articles below all available at the Flight Safety Australia archive.
- Flight Safety Australia Sept-Oct 2011 Professionalism in train- training unmanned aircraft pilots.
- Flight Safety Australia Nov-Dec 2010 Poised for take-off - the unmanned sector is maturing rapidly.
- Flight Safety Australia May-June 2010 Manning UAS - the UAV sector is concluding pilot training is essential.
- Flight Safety Australia May-June 2009 UAS - the story continues … Part 2 of developments in unmanned aerial systems.
- Flight Safety Australia Mar-Apr 2009 To boldly go where no man can. New developments in unmanned aerial systems.
Contact us
If you have any questions or RPA operational enquiries, please contact CASA's RPAS Office by completing the RPA online form.
