AERIAL PHOTOGRAPHYThe 3 Main License Options
- No licence required
- Remote Pilot Licence required
- Business licence required
No licence required
If your drone is under 2kg
If you are flying on your own private land the drone may be up to 25kg
What You Need to Do
You need to do 2 things:
- Get an ARN (Aviation Reference Number) by completing this 5min online form
- Notify CASA by completing this 1min online form
When It Expires
Your approval from CASA is valid for 2 years, it’s free to renew after 2 years
Remote Pilot Licence required
If your drone is over 2kg
And you wish to fly for someone else’s drone business
Do a Remote Pilot Course (RePL)
Typically 5 day course, covering theory and practical Or do the theory part online + 2 days practical
When It Expires
No expiration for RePL’s (no renewal required)
Minimum age is 17
Business licence required
If your drone is over 2kg
And you wish to set up your own drone business and work directly with customers
Do a Remote Operators Certificate course (ReOC)
Typically a 5 day course, covering theory and practical Or do the theory part online + 2 days practical
When It Expires
A ReOC is valid for 1 year.
