Large UAV (recreational & commercial)
up to AUW Airship: >100 cu meters, Powered Parachute: >150kg, Aeroplace: >150kg, Rotorcraft or other powered lift device: 100kg VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight only, unless permission VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud, in good enough visibility to maintain VLOS Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless clear of populated area and maintain VLOS, outside or restricted controlled airspace Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m Assembly of people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m buildings Keep clear if above 400ft Congested or Urban Area Keep clear if above 400ft Governing body CASA Additional items to be aware of Does not apply if indoors or tethered full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 General Unmanned Aircraft (all types)
up to AUW All Day/Night Daylight only VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless in designated UAV area Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM Governing body CASA full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 Small (recreational & commercial)
up to AUW Neither micro or large VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight only, unless permission VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud, in good enough visibility to maintain VLOS Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless clear of populated area and maintain VLOS, outside or restricted controlled airspace Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m Assembly of people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m buildings Keep clear if above 400ft Congested or Urban Area Keep clear if above 400ft Governing body CASA Additional items to be aware of Does not apply if indoors or tethered full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 Giant - subdivision of Small (recreational & commercial)
up to AUW >=25kg, but not large (i.e. VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight only, unless permission VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud, in good enough visibility to maintain VLOS Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless clear of populated area and maintain VLOS, outside or restricted controlled airspace Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m Assembly of people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m buildings Keep clear if above 400ft Congested or Urban Area Keep clear if above 400ft Operating permission Must obtain permission, or fly within accordance with regulations for normal aircraft Governing body CASA Additional items to be aware of Does not apply if indoors or tethered full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 Micro UAV (recreational & commercial)
up to AUW Day/Night Daylight only VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless in designated UAV area Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM Governing body CASA full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 Large UAV (recreational)
up to AUW Airship: >100 cu meters, Powered Parachute: >150kg, Aeroplace: >150kg, Rotorcraft or other powered lift device: 100kg BVLOS BVLOS Day/Night Daylight only, unless permission VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud, in good enough visibility to maintain VLOS Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless clear of populated area and maintain VLOS, outside or restricted controlled airspace Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance. Must maintain radio contact & have radio telephony license Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM Tests/Licece Radio telephony license required for flights in controlled airspace. Certification of UAV pilots necessary for operators certificate people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m Assembly of people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m buildings Keep clear if above 400ft Congested or Urban Area Keep clear if above 400ft. Must be able to clear the area in the event of failure Air worthiness certificate Required, and must comply with maintenance specified in Air Worthiness Cert. Maintenance by authorised person Registration Must have operator's certificate Operating permission Must obtain CASA approval for operations, separate from registration/certification Governing body CASA Additional items to be aware of Does not apply if indoors or tethered full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 Large UAV (commercial)
up to AUW Airship: >100 cu meters, Powered Parachute: >150kg, Aeroplace: >150kg, Rotorcraft or other powered lift device: 100kg BVLOS BVLOS Day/Night Daylight only, unless permission VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud, in good enough visibility to maintain VLOS Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless clear of populated area and maintain VLOS, outside or restricted controlled airspace Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance. Must maintain radio contact & have radio telephony license Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM Tests/Licece Radio telephony license required for flights in controlled airspace. Certification of UAV pilots necessary for operators certificate people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m Assembly of people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m buildings Keep clear if above 400ft Congested or Urban Area Keep clear if above 400ft. Must be able to clear the area in the event of failure Air worthiness certificate Required, and must comply with maintenance specified in Air Worthiness Cert. Maintenance by authorised person Registration Must have operator's certificate Operating permission Must obtain CASA approval for operations, separate from registration/certification Governing body CASA Additional items to be aware of Does not apply if indoors or tethered full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801 Small (commercial)
up to AUW Neither micro or large BVLOS BVLOS Day/Night Daylight only, unless permission VFR/IFR Must be in VMC, clear of cloud, in good enough visibility to maintain VLOS Max altitude (AG) 400ft unless clear of populated area and maintain VLOS, outside or restricted controlled airspace Class A Below 400ft except with ATC clearance Class B C D E Below 400ft except with ATC clearance. Must maintain radio contact & have radio telephony license Class G 400ft max, unless in designated UAV area or with CASA permission Aerodrome Traffic Zone Not above 400ft within 3 nm without permission. For uncontrolled aerodrome without ATC, must contact CASA. No flying allowed at all in the movement area of runway and on the approach or departure path. Must give way to all aircraft near aerodrome No Fly Zones Any prohibited area as published in an AIP or NOTAM, unlesss permission from controlling authority as specified in the AIP or NOTAM Tests/Licece Radio telephony license required for flights in controlled airspace. Certification of UAV pilots only necessary if operators certificate is required people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m Assembly of people Must be able to clear the area in the even of a fault, and minimum of 30m buildings Keep clear if above 400ft Congested or Urban Area Keep clear Registration Must have operator's certificate Governing body CASA Additional items to be aware of Does not apply if indoors or tethered full info https://www.casa.gov.au/files/101c01pdf https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/F2013C00316/Html/Volume_3#_Toc358722801