No Drone Zones
According to this quite a few sighted a drone or drones, including police:
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...ne-attack.html
The context of 101.075 is operations near aerodromes, and subsection (1) refers to ops above 400FT within 3NM of an aerodrome.
There is no need to say "and" 3NM. It should be read as it is stated.
Imagine two volumes within 3NM; one SFC-400FT and the other above 400FT, and its this latter volume that is covered by 101.075
Part 101.085 covers all unmanned aircraft i.e. UAS, model aircraft, rockets, unmanned balloons etc. etc.
101.400 is specific to model aircraft, and its my understanding that model aircraft in populous areas are normally restricted to operating in areas approved by CASA, unless the location is away from populous areas, in which case it is enabled by 101.400 - and 101.085 (b) is the link for that.
There is no need to say "and" 3NM. It should be read as it is stated.
Imagine two volumes within 3NM; one SFC-400FT and the other above 400FT, and its this latter volume that is covered by 101.075
Part 101.085 covers all unmanned aircraft i.e. UAS, model aircraft, rockets, unmanned balloons etc. etc.
101.400 is specific to model aircraft, and its my understanding that model aircraft in populous areas are normally restricted to operating in areas approved by CASA, unless the location is away from populous areas, in which case it is enabled by 101.400 - and 101.085 (b) is the link for that.
BTW, the meaning of populous area has a fairly generous definition given in 101.028 -
For this Part, an area is a populous area in relation to the operation of an unmanned aircraft or rocket if the area has a sufficient density of population for some aspect of the operation, or some event that might happen during the operation (in particular, a fault in, or failure of, the aircraft or rocket) to pose an unreasonable risk to the life, safety or property of somebody who is in the area but is not connected with the operation.
It is very difficult!
There has been a case of a pilot of a commercial passenger jet - report a "model aircraft" in proximity of the airport.
It was actually an aircraft with 2 POB and with knowledge of ATC.
There has been a case of a pilot of a commercial passenger jet - report a "model aircraft" in proximity of the airport.
It was actually an aircraft with 2 POB and with knowledge of ATC.
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I've said it before if there's this much confusion or disagreement amongst so called educated aviation people then what chance has a non aviation person have.. Zero!! That's the problem, the rules are complex, unclear and ambitious AND above all unenforceable effectively!
Dunno abt the 'unenforceably effectively' If they get a 'ping ya'., they'll do ya. if not they can always make something up.
Note in the Oz says the Tassie drone guy may cop $10K in fines. Uh oh. .
Note in the Oz says the Tassie drone guy may cop $10K in fines. Uh oh. .
CASA's RPA contact details below.
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- Email: [email protected]
- Ph: 131 757
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101.235 says the whole of Subpart 101 F does not apply to flying RPAs for the purposes of sport or recreation other than large RPAs. I guess in this case Subpart 101 G still mostly applies to Christmas drones.
OK. That looks like the big hammer they'd use. Nasty that it's hidden so well that a reasonably detailed reading of the rule book doesn't reveal it. How many more directions are out there...?
It's not that hard. Homepage of CASA website, click on "Drones".
State road traffic regulations are similarly convoluted, but for we simple folk to drive our vee-hickle, what we need to know is in brochures or booklets and on the various state road traffic authority websites.
A summary of the steps in writing a CASR Part
Which is why to get things implemented in a timely manner there are various published Instruments, directions etc. (which themselves have to go through part of the process anyway).
You know what ****s me to tears? I live in Perth and the shark patrol helicopter literally flys 100’ down the coast ‘looking for sharks’! What a load of crap, I’ve done spotting for an actual job and I can tell you 1000’ to 1500’ is best for spotting. 500’ and below and everything happens too quick. I also own a drone and guess what? I like to fly near the beach! Well what a bloody surprise that is!
When I see these bloody cowboy helicopter pilots at dot feet it makes my blood boil, you CANNOT see a shark at 150’ doing 80kts. Impossible. BUT I will try and get my drone out of your way with the 2 seconds I have 🤷🏼*♂️ My drone will hit you one day and apparently it will be MY fault? That’s bull****. Those pilots that fly responsibly will be just fine I’m sure, but the others better keep a sharp eye out! I’m not going to feel bad when your scenic flight at 150’ get in my drones way.
When I see these bloody cowboy helicopter pilots at dot feet it makes my blood boil, you CANNOT see a shark at 150’ doing 80kts. Impossible. BUT I will try and get my drone out of your way with the 2 seconds I have 🤷🏼*♂️ My drone will hit you one day and apparently it will be MY fault? That’s bull****. Those pilots that fly responsibly will be just fine I’m sure, but the others better keep a sharp eye out! I’m not going to feel bad when your scenic flight at 150’ get in my drones way.
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Someone in our local Facebook page group was asking if they could fly a drone (can't remember if above or below 100g) in our estate. I read the rules as best I could, and concluded they could.
The estate is within 3nm of a RAAF base, the TWR being unmanned. I explained my understanding is they could fly there, but as long as they land as soon as they become aware of an aircraft operating in the area.
But - everyone else on the tread disagreed, after they checked the "Can I fly there" app. It clearly says no - due to the area being restricted airspace.
So, yes, it is in restricted airspace - but the restricted airspace is notam activated (and three times per week for a display).
I didn't argue - but the app doesn't check the airspace status.
In a restricted airspace area - do you reckon you can fly when it is not active? Local copper is probably unlikely to get out his NAIPs app and check I suppose - so I reckon risky.
The estate is within 3nm of a RAAF base, the TWR being unmanned. I explained my understanding is they could fly there, but as long as they land as soon as they become aware of an aircraft operating in the area.
But - everyone else on the tread disagreed, after they checked the "Can I fly there" app. It clearly says no - due to the area being restricted airspace.
So, yes, it is in restricted airspace - but the restricted airspace is notam activated (and three times per week for a display).
I didn't argue - but the app doesn't check the airspace status.
In a restricted airspace area - do you reckon you can fly when it is not active? Local copper is probably unlikely to get out his NAIPs app and check I suppose - so I reckon risky.
If it's Point Cook you are referring to, it's not a controlled aerodrome (not listed in DAH Section 19).
So when the Restricted Areas are active, no drone flying, and when they are not active, it is an uncontrolled aerodrome and I would think the procedures relating to ops in the vicinity of uncontrolled aerodromes apply.
HOWEVER - I say "I would think" because I don't know offhand the specific wording of the regs or information material i.e. whether or not they specifically refer only to ACTIVE PRDs. They may well just make a blanket statement of no flying in PRDs except with the permission of the Controlling Authority, because some PRD can be activated at short notice and at other than published times.
I don't have the app on my phone anymore so I can't check what it says around Point Cook, but if there is an error or some confusion, it should be brought to the attention of the RPA people in CASA.
in any case, if someone isn't sure if they can fly in an area or not, they should ask the RPA people in CASA:
"But someone said on Facebook that it was OK ....." won't be a defence 
So when the Restricted Areas are active, no drone flying, and when they are not active, it is an uncontrolled aerodrome and I would think the procedures relating to ops in the vicinity of uncontrolled aerodromes apply.
HOWEVER - I say "I would think" because I don't know offhand the specific wording of the regs or information material i.e. whether or not they specifically refer only to ACTIVE PRDs. They may well just make a blanket statement of no flying in PRDs except with the permission of the Controlling Authority, because some PRD can be activated at short notice and at other than published times.
I don't have the app on my phone anymore so I can't check what it says around Point Cook, but if there is an error or some confusion, it should be brought to the attention of the RPA people in CASA.
in any case, if someone isn't sure if they can fly in an area or not, they should ask the RPA people in CASA:
CASA remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS) office
- Business hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm Mon-Fri
- Email: [email protected]
- Ph: 131 757
NSW parks are “no drone zones” I noticed today.
