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Commercial Use

To operate commercially in Australia (varies by country) appropriate certification from CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) is required. Whether you are a commercial operator or hobbyist, operations should remain within CASA's 101.g Regulations.

There are two different certifications;

  • 1. Controller Certificate
  • 2. Operator Certificate

Currently, CASA require operators to pass the Fixed Wing Private Pilot License Theory Exam (PPL), Manufacturer Training and the Australian Radio Operator Certificate of Proficiency (ARCOP). The obtainment of these certifications is required for your Controller Certificate which allows you to work under one's Operator's Certificate. 

Thankfully, CASA are in the midst of creating an industry specific license category for Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). At this stage, the RPA training syllabus is caught up in Canberra was expected to be released early May 2012 (hopefully not too much longer now!). Once this syllabus has been approved and taken up by training organisations, RPA training will become available. This category will consist of Single Rotor, Multi-Rotor and Fixed wing remotely piloted aircraft. A type conversion is required for each.

To acquire your own Operator's Certificate, the creation of an Operations Manual is necessary.This document must include details of your day-to-day operations, special operations, associated Risk Assessment and Management analysis, Maintenance Schedules and Drug and Alchohol Management. A Sample Manual can be obtained through CASA This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Required by HiSystems GmBH (Mikrokopter) is also a commercial license to use their platforms for hire or reward. This license comes at a cost of $1,500EU and is available through HiSystems GmBH directly. This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .