Safety and resilience
October 2024
SR6: Work collaboratively across government to understand and establish spectrum requirements for RPAS and AAM
Enduring
Work with ACMA, DITRDCA and Airservices Australia to understand and establish spectrum requirements for RPAS and AAM.
Principle: Progressive and internationally aligned.
December 2024
SR1: Continue to carry out safety education and promotion activities to embed a positive safety culture
Enduring
We will conduct ongoing safety education and promotion activities, informed by industry maturity and needs, for RPAS and AAM operators to foster a positive safety culture.
Principle: Safety first.
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On 17 December 2024, we launched Phase 6 of our Know Your Drone campaign. It builds on the successes of earlier phases with practical tools and clear safety messages to help recreational drone operators fly safely and responsibly.
On 20 December 2024, we updated the Part 101 Plain English guide for Micro and Excluded RPA operations. This guide helps accredited drone operators flying micro and excluded category drones understand and follow the rules.
December 2024
SR2: Consider data collection and uses to improve safety results
Enduring
We analyse data from the National Drone Detection System to assess RPAS user behaviour for compliance and aviation safety. We use this data for enforcement related matters and informing mitigation strategies like targeted safety campaigns.
Principle: Safety first.
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In October 2024 we held a safety sector risk profile (SSRP) workshop, with a focus on Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).
We published the RPAS SSRP on 12 December 2024. It focuses on:
- approved CASR Part 101 – Rules for all uncrewed aeronautical activities
- commercial operations up to and including BVLOS.
December 2024
SR3: Continue to work with industry associations to promote key safety lessons from available data
Enduring
We routinely work with industry associations collaborating over events, including industry webinars and presentations. We prioritise our education and safety awareness campaigns based on risk.
Principle: Safety first.
December 2024
SR4: Work with DITRDCA to provide transparent reporting on RPAS enforcement actions to promote corrective actions and lessons learned
Enduring
We will continue to work with DITRDCA on RPAS-related activities and initiatives to support whole of government efforts.
Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.
December 2024
SR5: Coordinate the approach to enforcement between relevant authorities
Enduring
Maintain relationships with enforcement agencies to coordinate appropriate enforcement actions on emerging technologies when needed.
Principle: Balanced and socially responsible.