“Flying Drones on Patrol”
It’s easy but CASA need to know who you are and that you understand the regulation before you can fly the club drones. This link takes you directly to the CASA web page for more information about RPA Accreditation.
You need to do these three easy steps which take 20-30min online:
Start a myCASA account
Apply for your ARN
Watch a video and send your RPA Accreditation Certificate to drones@ncslsc.com
We will then organise a practical training session for your SLSWA “Drone Patrol Award”.
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Our Patrols use DJI Mavic 3 Enterprise Drones for aerial surveillance of marine hazards.
Our Pilots have CASA credentials and a SLSWA Drone Award. Our operations are approved by local council and flights are CASA-compliant. Regulations include 30m separation from the public, a maximum altitude of 120m, daylight only, and manned aircraft priority. Pilots fly under the supervision of the Patrol Captain, sign in with Surfcom and record their flight data.
Prerequisites:
Minimum 16 years of age (on the day of final assessment)
Financial member of the Surf Life Saving Club
Proficient in a recognised award such as Bronze Medallion, Surf Rescue Certificate, Radio Operations, First Aid or ART
Be prepared to obtain a CASA Aviation Reference Number (ARN)
Be prepared to complete the RPA Operator Accreditation
Be prepared to do at least 2 Patrols as a Drone Operator, and at least 2 Patrols as a Drone Spotter (assisting a Drone Operator) during the coming season.
Free for NCSLSC members
Course Dates:
To be confirmed…
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Drone program training has multiple session formats:
Training on Patrols - typically during Saturday morning patrol times slots depending on facilitator capacity
Group sessions - TBC