Drone Operations & Regulations FAQ
Need answers about drone regulations in Australia? As CASA-certified drone operators in Perth, we’ll help you understand everything about commercial drone operations, safety requirements, and regulatory compliance. Our FAQ covers essential questions about drone flying permits, operational guidelines, and safety protocols that every client should know.
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Certification & Compliance
Commercial drone operations in Australia require:
- CASA ReOC certification
- Remote Pilot License (RePL)
- Public liability insurance
- Special permits for specific operations (night flights, near-people operations)
- AROC radio operator certification for controlled airspace
CASA certifications require regular renewal:
- ReOC: Valid for 3 years
- RePL: it does not expire
- Insurance: Annual renewal
- Special permits: Varies by permit type
- AROC: it does not expire
- Public liability insurance up to $20 million
- Professional indemnity insurance
- Equipment insurance
- Operator insurance
- Special event coverage
- Worldwide territory coverage
- CASA ReOC certification
- Professional training and assessment
- Strict operational procedures
- Comprehensive insurance coverage
- Regular audits and compliance checks while recreational flying has fewer requirements but more restrictions.
We stay compliant through:
- Regular CASA updates and briefings
- Continuous staff training
- Industry association memberships
- Professional development programs
- Regular internal audits
- Updated documentation systems
Our pilots maintain:
- Current RePL certification
- CASA ReOC compliance
- Specialized operation certifications
- Regular skills assessments
- Ongoing professional training
- Industry-specific qualifications
Required documentation includes:
- Operations manual
- Risk assessment forms
- Flight logs
- Maintenance records
- Insurance certificates
- Pilot qualifications
- Special permits
Safety Protocols
- CASA special approval
- Soft prop guards
- Risk assessment documentation
- Emergency procedures
- Trained safety observers
We maintain safety through:
- Regular equipment maintenance
- Comprehensive pre-flight assessments
- Real-time weather monitoring
- Detailed flight planning
- Emergency response protocols
- Continuous staff training
Our pre-flight checklist includes:
- Equipment condition assessment
- Battery level verification
- Weather condition checks
- Site hazard identification
- Communication systems testing
- Emergency procedure review
- Airspace clearance confirmation
- Public safety measures
Our emergency response includes:
- Immediate flight termination procedures
- Emergency landing protocols
- First responder contact procedures
- Client communication plans
- Incident reporting systems
- Recovery procedures
- Public safety measures
- Insurance claim processes
Standard safety equipment includes:
- First aid kits
- Fire extinguishers
- Safety vests
- Communication devices
- Backup systems
- Warning signs
- Barrier tape
- Personal protective equipment
Our battery management includes:
- Regular testing and maintenance
- Proper storage procedures
- Transportation safety protocols
- Charging best practices
- Performance monitoring
- Replacement schedules
- Disposal procedures
- Emergency handling protocols
We monitor weather through:
- Professional weather services
- Local weather stations
- Wind speed indicators
- Real-time updates
- Forecast analysis
- On-site assessment
- Temperature monitoring
- Visibility checks
Our data security measures include:
- Encrypted storage systems
- Secure file transfer protocols
- Client confidentiality agreements
- Access control systems
- Regular security audits
- Backup procedures
- Privacy compliance
- Data disposal protocols
Operational Guidelines
Commercial drone distance restrictions include:
- 30m minimum distance from people (without special approval)
- 5.5km from controlled aerodromes
- Below 120m altitude
- Within the visual line of sight
- Special permits required for BVLOS operations
- 15m from buildings without permission
- Clear of emergency operations
- Away from prohibited areas
Suitable weather conditions include:
- Wind speeds below 25 knots
- No precipitation
- Clear visibility (minimum 5km)
- Daylight hours (unless night-certified)
- Temperature within drone operating range
- No severe weather warnings
- Cloud ceiling above operational height
- Stable atmospheric conditions
Our flight path planning involves:
- Airspace classification checks
- Obstacle identification
- Risk assessment
- Alternative route planning
- Emergency landing sites
- Communication points
- Battery life calculations
- Client shot requirements
- Maximum 120m above ground level
- Lower in controlled airspace
- Site-specific restrictions
- Obstacle clearance requirements
- Special permit allowances
- Event-specific limitations
- Emergency procedure heights
- Transition altitude considerations
Multiple drone management includes:
- Dedicated operators per drone
- Separation protocols
- Communication systems
- Flight path coordination
- Emergency procedures
- Monitoring systems
- Risk assessments
- Team briefings
Communication protocols include:
- Radio procedures
- Hand signals
- Team briefings
- Client communication
- Emergency contacts
- Air traffic communication
- Public notification
- Documentation systems
We accommodate filming requirements through:
- Custom flight patterns
- Speed adjustments
- Camera settings
- Lighting considerations
- Shot planning
- Equipment selection
- Weather adaptation
- Client consultation
Operational limitations vary by:
- Drone size and weight
- Battery life
- Weather tolerance
- Payload capacity
- Range capabilities
- Camera systems
- Special features
- Regulatory requirements
Legal Requirements
Required permissions include:
- Property owner consent
- Local council approval
- CASA authorisation
- Privacy considerations
- Flight path clearance
- Risk assessment approval
- Insurance verification
- Special event permits
Privacy management includes:
- Privacy law compliance
- Pre-flight notifications
- Flight path planning
- Data protection
- Client confidentiality
- Recording protocols
- Public communication
- Data disposal procedures
Restricted area operations require:
- Special permits
- Security clearances
- Site-specific approvals
- Risk assessments
- Emergency procedures
- Coordination with authorities
- Documentation
- Insurance verification
Noise compliance includes:
- Time restrictions
- Height management
- Flight path planning
- Equipment selection
- Public notification
- Local ordinance compliance
- Noise assessment
- Documentation
Commercial filming requires:
- Location permits
- Property releases
- Public liability insurance
- Safety plans
- Schedule submissions
- Equipment declarations
- Crew certifications
- Risk assessments
IP rights management includes:
- Client agreements
- Usage rights
- Copyright protection
- Data ownership
- Distribution rights
- Storage protocols
- Release forms
- Licensing agreements
Airport proximity operations require:
- CASA approval
- Air traffic control coordination
- Height restrictions
- Time limitations
- Special equipment
- Emergency procedures
- Communication protocols
- Documentation
Required documentation includes:
- Flight logs
- Maintenance records
- Insurance certificates
- Pilot licenses
- Risk assessments
- Permission forms
- Emergency procedures
- Incident reports
Special Operations
Yes, we conduct night operations with:
- CASA night flying certification
- Specialized lighting equipment
- Enhanced safety protocols
- Comprehensive risk assessments
- Advanced night vision technology
- Emergency procedures
- Special crew training
- Additional insurance coverage
Our specialised operations include:
- FPV (First Person View) flights
- BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight)
- Near-people operations
- Indoor flying
- Night operations
- Complex cinematography
- Live streaming
- High-altitude operations
Indoor operations involve:
- Specialised small drones
- Prop guards
- Enhanced safety measures
- Space assessment
- Ventilation considerations
- Lighting setup
- Emergency protocols
- Special insurance coverage
Our FPV capabilities include:
- Custom-built FPV drones
- Professional pilots
- High-speed capabilities
- Dynamic movements
- Real-time monitoring
- Backup systems
- Special safety protocols
- Multiple camera options
Complex shots are managed through:
- Detailed shot planning
- Multiple drone coordination
- Advanced pilot techniques
- Specialised equipment
- Weather monitoring
- Risk assessment
- Team communication
- Client consultation
Special equipment includes:
- Weather-resistant drones
- Specialized cameras
- Custom mounting systems
- Backup equipment
- Safety gear
- Communication devices
- Monitoring systems
- Emergency kits
Live streaming operations include:
- Real-time transmission
- Backup systems
- Quality monitoring
- Signal management
- Multiple camera feeds
- Technical support
- Emergency procedures
- Client coordination
Water operations feature:
- Special safety protocols
- Maritime coordination
- Weather monitoring
- Emergency recovery
- Communication systems
- Specialised insurance
- Safety equipment
Additional Technical Specifications
Our fleet includes:
- DJI Inspire 3
- DJI Mavic 3 Pro CINE
- DJI Mavic 3 Pro
- DJI Avata 2
- Custom FPV drones
Available camera systems:
- 8K cinema cameras
- 360-degree cameras
- Live streaming setups
- Custom rigs
- Specialised lenses
Support equipment includes:
- Monitoring systems
- Backup power
- Transport cases
- Safety equipment
- Communication gear
- Emergency kits
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