Originally Posted by
404 Titan
You have confused as has Fliegenmong the section regarding "Model Aircraft" with UAV's. As can be seen different rules apply. Fliegenmong has also quoted an "Advisory Circular" rather than using the CASR Part 101.
Thing is, if you are operating for "sport or recreation" then it is a model aircraft irrespective of what it looks like. (101.235 Applicability of this Subpart) It only becomes a UAV if it is used for purposes "other than sport or recreation", thus many of the UAV-specific clauses do not apply.
So, for Joe Public, flying his DJI Phantom, he is subject to pretty much Subparts 101B, C and G and that's about it. Subpart F is specifically excluded by 101.235
So, based on all of that, for DJI Phantoms and the like, it's a free-for-all in CTA up to 400ft and as high as you like OCTA - which is pretty much what I said in my first post.