Resources and Data

CASA-verified drone safety apps

CASA's verified drone safety apps that highlight where you can and can't fly your drone according to aviation legislation.
 

CASA's Drone rules

CASA's safety rules that drone operators must follow to operate drones safely.
 

Drone Data Map

The department's drone data map showing local state/territory flight restrictions as well as parks and correctional facilities. The map is designed to be used in tandem with CASA's safety apps.
 

Flying a model aircraft or drone for recreation or education

Guidance for safely and lawfully operating model aircraft and drones for recreation, education, training, or research in schools and higher education.
 

Know your Drone

CASA's Know Your Drone website serves as a hub of information for safe drone operations, including links to safety apps, tips for buying a drone, classroom resources, and more.
 

State and Territory Rules

A collection of relevant State and Territory rules and laws that drone operators may have to be aware of when flying.
 

Travelling with your drone

CASA's advice for travelling with drones, both internationally and domestically.

Operator accreditation

Get or renew your operator accreditation.
 

Record keeping for commercial operators

Understand the importance of record keeping for commercial operations, ensuring you're following safety rules.
 

Register your drone

Register your drone for commercial activities.
 

Remote pilot licence (RePL)

Get your remote pilot licence.

Supporting the next-next generation mode of transport.
 

• Advanced Air Mobility in Victoria, Victoria State Government
   
• Infrastructure Planning Framework
   
• The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap | CASA
   
• Working together to support advanced aviation industry

Drones can be used to minimising and manage environmental impacts.

• CASA guidance on drone safety for agricultural applications (May 2024)
   
• Future trends of drones in farming, Queensland Government - Department of Primary Industries
   
• Technology and innovation lead the way in forestry, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry)

Drones can create new avenues of expression through choreographed performances and light shows.

• Lucie in the Sky (Australasian Dance Collective)

Drones can be designed to transport items such as medicines, foods, and other light goods.

• Infrastructure planning guidelines for drone delivery services, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts
   
• Drone Deliveries, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sports and the Arts

Education is the foundation of a safe aviation ecosystem and it is important to keep everyone safe - on the ground and in the air. 

• Become a training provider | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
   
• CASR Part 101 Plain English Guide for Micro and Excluded Remotely Pilo – CASA Online store
   
• Drone careers student guide – CASA Online store
   
• Drones for education | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
   
• Flying a model aircraft or drone for recreation or education
   
• She Maps: Drone education made easy for schools

Drones are a critical element in all aspects of emergency operations, e.g. policing, rescue, fire response and post disaster.

• Aerial Damage Assessment - Disaster Relief Australia
   
• Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems in Bushire Management: A National Roadmap, Bushfire Research Centre of Excellence, The Australian National University, 2023

Relevant drone agencies and organisations.

• AirServices Australia
   
• Australian Association for Uncrwed Systems (AAUS)
   
• Australian FPV Association
   
• Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)

Guidelines and information on your privacy rights.

• Drone Privacy Guidelines, Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts, February 2024
   
• Drones | OAIC
   
• Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC)
   
• Photos and videos | OAIC
   
• Security cameras | OAIC