CASA: operator accreditation and registration now required for drones that are used for business purposes.

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The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) now requires anyone who intends to fly a drone for business purposes to gain a RPA Operator Accreditation, unless a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) is already held.

In addition, CASA have also mandated that any drones flown for business or as part of your job will need to be registered with CASA.

Accreditation and registration for commercial drones is required by 20th January 2021. Accreditation is free and valid for 3 years, drone registration is free until June 2021 and valid for 1 year.

Unregistered commercial drones and unaccredited drone operators face fines up to $11,000 from 28th January 2021.

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