Report

Regulatory requirements that impact on the safe use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems, Unmanned Aerial Systems and associated systems

31 July 2018

© Commonwealth of Australia 2018
ISBN 978-1-76010-808-3

View the report as a single document - (PDF 997KB)


View the report as separate downloadable parts:

Membership of the Committee (PDF 24KB)
List of abbreviations (PDF 12KB)
List of recommendations (PDF 20KB)
Chapter 1 - Introduction (PDF 96KB)

Referral and terms of reference
Conduct of the inquiry
Terminology
Structure of the report
Acknowledgement
192 ways to use RPAS
Opportunities and challenges

Chapter 2 - RPAS laws in Australia (PDF 141KB)

The Chicago Convention and the International Civil Aviation Organization
Australia's legal framework
Concerns raised in evidence regarding the regulations

Chapter 3 - 'Anything in the air is a risk': RPAS and aviation safety (PDF 162KB)

RPAS in aviation incidents worldwide
RPAS incidents and encounters in Australia
International regulatory responses to RPAS
Australian research

Chapter 4 - Safer Skies: Registration and education (PDF 180KB)

Identifying all RPAS operators
Educating all RPAS operators

Chapter 5 - Enforcement measures (PDF 95KB)

Vulnerable airspace
Airspace around public buildings
Local government initiatives
Delegation of enforcement powers

Chapter 6 - Technological compliance (PDF 103KB)

Technology-based solutions
Airworthiness
Air traffic control

Chapter 7- A comprehensive approach to RPAS safety (PDF 78KB)

Whole of government approach
Consultation beyond the aviation sector
Cost-effective solutions
Regulatory consistency

Chapter 8 - Committee view and recommendations (PDF 87KB)

Evidence-based regulatory reform
Mandatory registration regime
Tiered education program
Vulnerable airspace
Airworthiness standards
Whole of government approach
Addressing other policy challenges
Concluding comments

Appendix 1 - Submissions received (PDF 25KB)
Appendix 2 - Public hearings and witnesses (PDF 26KB)

Committee Secretariat contact:

Committee Secretary
Senate Standing Committees on Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport
PO Box 6100
Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600

Phone: +61 2 6277 3511
rrat.sen@aph.gov.au

About this inquiry

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.



Past Public Hearings

17 Oct 2017: Canberra
29 Aug 2017: Canberra
28 Jun 2017: Brisbane

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