What are the two main classifications of airspace? In Australia, there are two major types of airspace: controlled, and uncontrolled. Controlled airspace in Australia is actively monitored and managed by …
People operating drones that weigh more than 2 kg for commercial purposes must hold a Remote Pilot Licence (RePl). Organisations using drones that weigh more than 2kg require a Remotely …
All operations under the excluded category must be undertaken in accordance with the CASA Standard Operating Conditions (SOC’s). The SOC’s also apply to operations conducted under a ReOC unless the …
The term ‘Human Factors’ refers to the application of scientific knowledge, mostly from the human sciences of psychology, anthropology, physiology and medicine, to the design, construction, operation, management and maintenance …
While it is true that an RPA shares many similarities with manned aircraft, the most critical difference is the insertion of an unnatural break between the pilot and the aircraft. …
There are several important factors that influence decision making. Significant factors include past experiences, a variety of cognitive biases, an escalation of commitment and sunk outcomes, individual differences, including age …
The vast majority of drones are powered by Lithium Polymer (LiPo) batteries. These can be dangerous if mishandled and this topic gives you an overview of the safe management of …
Charging procedures for batteries; Any batteries charged in your workplace should always be charged with the appropriate charger. Damaged batteries should never be charged. Common ways to know if a …
What is CASA? Let’s start with a simple definition. The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is the Australian national aviation authority, the government statutory authority responsible for the regulation of …
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 …
Aviation is governed by a series of laws and regulations. It is critically important that you know what these are and how to access them. You will need to make …
While the adoption of new technologies can create excitement about the great potential they hold, this excitement can itself lead to overly hasty adoption without a framework of systems in …
Whether you’re learning online for the first time, or you’re new to FutureLearn, the following tips will help you get the most out of your course. Travelling through the course …
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority’s official term to refer to a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) is RPA (Remotely Piloted Aircraft). What is a drone? A Remotely Piloted Aircraft …