31 July 2018
© Commonwealth of Australia 2018 ISBN 978-1-76010-808-3
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Referral and terms of reference Conduct of the inquiry Terminology Structure of the report Acknowledgement 192 ways to use RPAS Opportunities and challenges
The Chicago Convention and the International Civil Aviation Organization Australia's legal framework Concerns raised in evidence regarding the regulations
RPAS in aviation incidents worldwide RPAS incidents and encounters in Australia International regulatory responses to RPAS Australian research
Identifying all RPAS operators Educating all RPAS operators
Vulnerable airspace Airspace around public buildings Local government initiatives Delegation of enforcement powers
Technology-based solutions Airworthiness Air traffic control
Whole of government approach Consultation beyond the aviation sector Cost-effective solutions Regulatory consistency
Evidence-based regulatory reform Mandatory registration regime Tiered education program Vulnerable airspace Airworthiness standards Whole of government approach Addressing other policy challenges Concluding comments
Committee SecretarySenate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and TransportPO Box 6100Parliament HouseCanberra ACT 2600 Phone: +61 2 6277 3511rrat.sen@aph.gov.au
An inquiry into current and future regulatory requirements that impact on the safe commercial and recreational use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and associated systems.
17 Oct 2017: Canberra29 Aug 2017: Canberra28 Jun 2017: Brisbane
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