March 2019

CASA's excluded drone category may change the liability operators face when they fly

The hidden risk of operating under CASA’s excluded category

As the drone industry continues to grow exponentially in Australia, the number of sub-2kg excluded category continues to grow and expand with it. There are a number of benefits for the program instituted by CASA in September 2016, including reducing the barriers to entry, eliminating extraneous administration costs, and simplified workflow for small operators. Whilst …

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Flying a drone from the sub-2kg category

Why it’s important to understand what you’re covered for.

Operating a drone is a complex task. As all pilots can attest, it can be challenging, and operating aircraft with (essentially) spinning blades has the potential to cause major damage, not just to the pilot, but also surrounding people and property. In September 2016, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) instituted the sub-2kg excluded category …

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