Australasia Featured RegulatorsTake part in our consultation on drone or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) beyond visual line-of-sight (BVLOS) operations.Anyone can particpate in this consultation. We especially want to hear from operators who use drones to deliver agricultural outcomes, such as:spray managementmusteringlivestock monitoringfarm and land managementinfrastructure or asset inspections.Your participation will help us to keep pace with fast-moving drone technology and collect information to:provide a snapshot of BVLOS operations in Australiareview the uptake of BVLOS activitiesidentify key benefits and challenges of increased BVLOS operationsidentify areas where regulatory improvements can be made for lower-risk, low-altitude BVLOS operations.Chief remote pilot from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, Dr Renee Bartolo, says ‘Taking part in the survey means we can provide constructive feedback to CASA to assist in the ongoing development of the regulatory framework which will benefit the sector and industry, particularly for BVLOS operations.’ For more information about BVLOS operations in Australia, visit the CASA website.Have your say by Friday 17 November 2023.
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