Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), unmanned systems or drones as we more commonly know them have been around for years, and in the last decade the Australian landscape has seen some significant changes to both regulation and registration practices and how they impact operators. Although we see drones integrated into industry practices today, it is also …
Following on from Part One, here we take you through the important operational laws and liability risks for operators using drones in Australia. Important Operational Laws The drone safety rules or standard operating procedures are laid out by CASA to protect both operators and those nearby. Key rules include: Only flying one drone …
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Drones are by no means new technology, but their list of uses and applications appear to be never-ending. Drones can exist in a variety of forms with aerial, underwater and ground tending to be the three most popular categories. To create a more comprehensive guide we’ve split this into a two-part series. In part one …
2020 has undoubtedly seen mass innovation in the technology sector and new applications of drones. Here we take a look at the growth of the market and key trends of the Australian Drone Industry in 2020. Industry Overview The drone industry is predominantly broken into commercial and customer segments. In 2018 the commercial drones segment …
Over the past few days it’s been announced that our Head of Underwriting, Simon Hooper, has been re-elected to the Board of the AAUS for a third term. Simon was elected onto the board of directors in 2015, bringing his almost decade experience in Aviation & Drone Insurance underwriting to promote risk management in the …
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(Update 01/10/2020) After changing their initial timeline for implementation, CASA has officially opened drone registration as of the 30th of September 2020. Registration will be mandatory following the 28th of January 2021, however, will be free until June 2021. As yet, CASA still has not confirmed registration costs. Original Post Last week, CASA announced its …
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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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Precision Autonomy aims to put ethical and moral boundaries around the integration of autonomous technology into society. We do this through our Risk Management Framework, designed to inform those responsible for bringing autonomous tech into the mainstream: insurers, financiers, drone professionals, and of course, regulators.
Precision Autonomy today announces a partnership with Bask Aerospace, a prominent manufacturer and training provider, to offer access to pay as you go insurance. Precision Autonomy’s pay.per.fly insurance application is now offered with purchase of Bask Aerospace units and accessories. The Partnership Bask Aerospace develops bespoke solutions for commercial operators from Next Gen drone units …
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Precision Autonomy has partnered with leading manufacturer and service provider Eirobotix to offer access to pay as you go insurance software. Customers that buy an Eirobotix unit can access insurance payable by-the-minute on Precision Autonomy software. The Partnership Eirobotix offers custom solutions via bespoke system platforms and payload suites to suit unique client requirements. Customers …
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