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Drone jargon unpacked
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The world of drones and aviation comes along with a wide range of terminology commonly referred to simply with acronyms. Below we have unpacked some of the most common that you may encounter.
| Term | Meaning |
|---|---|
| AGL | Above Ground Level |
| ARN | Aviation Reference Number |
| AROC | Aeronautical radio operator’s certificate |
| ATSB | Australian Transport Safety Bureau |
| BOM | Bureau of Meteorology |
| BVLOS | Beyond Visual Line of Sight |
| CASA | Civil Aviation Safety Authority |
| CASR | Civil Aviation Safety Regulations |
| EVLOS | Extended Visual Line of Sight |
| FPV | First person view |
| HLS | Helicopter landing site |
| JSA | Job safety analysis |
| PIC | Pilot in Command |
| PPE | Personal protective equipment |
| RePL | Remote Pilot Licence |
| ReOC | Remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate |
| RPA | Remotely piloted aircraft |
| RPS | Remote Pilot Station |
| SWMS | Safe Work Method Statement |
| UAS | Unmanned Aerial System |
| UAV | Unmanned Aerial Vehicle |
| VFR | Visual flight rules |
| VLOS | Visual Line of Sight |
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