- January 1, 2019
- Posted by: Sage Shield Safety Consultants
- Category: Overseas Occupational Health And Safety News
CASA) spokesman says.Recently a< a target=" _ blank" href= "https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/5826072/gatwick-drone-case-still-baffles-uk-police/?cs=12512wfaweffws" > rogue drone grounded airplanes in Gatwick Airport in England causing mass chaos in the lead-up to Christmas, and while guidelines already get Australian users things will get tougher.Some of the existing guidelines for leisure drone users consist of not flying higher than 120 metres above the ground and keeping drones a minimum of 5.5 kilometres far from controlled aerodromes.However, from mid-2019 the Civil Aviation Security Authority (CASA) will present a national registration scheme for all leisure drones. & ldquo; All new and current drones require to be signed up using an online process, & rdquo; a CASA spokesman said. & ldquo; As part of that drone owners will require to do an online course, generally look at a video, and effectively address some security questions. This is to guarantee they have actually looked at and
understand the rules. & rdquo; A number of topics are covered in the safety and training courses, consisting of: flying guidelines, flying during emergency operations, flying around people, airport security and privacy.The brand-new rules use to all recreational users who have a drone that weighs
“above 250 grams.The CASA spokesman stated a variety of factors have actually triggered stricter control for drone use. & ldquo; The large development in drones, the increased ability of drones, the requirement to have a more robust system of ensuring”
drones are operated safely, & rdquo; he said.Commercial drone users are already needed to be licensed and sign up with CASA.
Source
https://www.mudgeeguardian.com.au/story/5829595/get-a-drone-for-christmas-new-rules-coming-in-for-recreational-users/