Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101)
[in effect]Australia · other · other
Jurisdiction
Australia
Classification
other
Status
in effect
Effective Date
Dec 1, 2001, 12:00 PM UTC
Primary Sources
5 audited
Statutory Scope & Summary
Australia's framework for unmanned aircraft, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (introduced December 2001). It covers an excluded category for sub-2 kg commercial operations (effective September 2016), ReOC and RePL licensing, standard operating conditions, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight safety-case approvals. Australia was Wing's (Alphabet) first commercial drone-delivery market, with a world-first large-scale approval in Canberra (Gungahlin) in April 2019 and a Logan, Queensland expansion in 2021.
Covered Sectors & Application Domains
Regulatory Analysis & Inquiries
6 entriesWhat does Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) cover?
Australia's framework for unmanned aircraft, administered by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (introduced December 2001). It covers an excluded category for sub-2 kg commercial operations (effective September 2016), ReOC and RePL licensing, standard operating conditions, and beyond-visual-line-of-sight safety-case approvals. Australia was Wing's (Alphabet) first commercial drone-delivery market, with a world-first large-scale approval in Canberra (Gungahlin) in April 2019 and a Logan, Queensland expansion in 2021.
Where does Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) apply?
Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) is recorded as a other applying in Australia on the DEPLOY registry.
When did Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) take effect?
Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) is recorded as effective December 1, 2001 on the DEPLOY registry.
Is Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) still in effect?
Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) is currently in effect and applies to covered operators in the named jurisdiction.
What types of robots does Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) apply to?
Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101) is recorded as applying to drones on the DEPLOY registry.
Which robot models on the DEPLOY registry fall under Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101)?
8 robot models on the DEPLOY registry match the form-factor scope of Australia drone framework (CASR Part 101): A200-XT, AEVEX Strike Drone, AIR ONE, ALIA-250 and 4 others. Form-factor scope match does not by itself establish compliance status; review the underlying primary sources for each operator.
Primary Sources & Legal Instruments
5 documents- https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/drone-rules/drone-safety-rulesOfficial Source
https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/drone-rules/drone-safety-rules
- https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/part-101-micro-excluded-rpa-operations-plain-english-guide.pdfOfficial Source
https://www.casa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2021-08/part-101-micro-excluded-rpa-operations-plain-english-guide.pdf
- https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aircraft-noise/drone-deliveryOfficial Source
https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/infrastructure-transport-vehicles/aviation/aviation-safety/aircraft-noise/drone-delivery
- https://venturebeat.com/2019/04/09/wing-launches-commercial-drone-delivery-service-in-canberra-australia/Official Source
https://venturebeat.com/2019/04/09/wing-launches-commercial-drone-delivery-service-in-canberra-australia/
- https://blog.wing.com/2021/08/logan-australia-drone-delivery-capital.htmlOfficial Source
https://blog.wing.com/2021/08/logan-australia-drone-delivery-capital.html