Description
Master legal drone operations on your property. This online course covers the Landholder’s Exclusion under CASR Part 101, letting eligible property owners operate drones without a Remote Pilot Licence or Operator’s Certificate.
Built for farmers using drones for agricultural operations including spraying, mustering, stock surveillance, property inspection, and crop management.
What You’ll Learn
Rules and Regulations
The Landholder’s Exclusion under Civil Aviation Safety Regulation 101 – who is eligible, how to get the exclusion, and what rules apply.
Getting Set Up
How to apply – including Aviation Reference Number application, myCASA. RPA operator accreditation & registration. Weight categories and when you need a licence.
Operating Rules
120-metre height limit. Visual line of sight requirements. Distance from people. Restricted areas and aerodrome buffers.
Airspace & Navigation
Reading aviation charts. Understanding NOTAMs and aerodrome types. Identifying no-fly zones. Using drone safety apps.
Risk & Safety Management
Job Safety Analysis requirements. Hazard identification and risk assessment. Emergency procedures for equipment failures. Weather limitations.
Flight Operations
Pre-flight planning. Battery management. Record keeping requirements. Post-flight procedures.
Agricultural Operations
Chemical application regulations. State pesticide requirements. Spray drift management. Environmental compliance.
Legal Requirements
Strict liability offences and penalties. Insurance considerations. Privacy obligations. State and local regulations.
Practical Skills
RPA assembly and inspection. Normal and emergency operations. Manual and automated flight control. Hints and tips and good manoeuvres to master for Ag ops.
Incident Management
ATSB reporting requirements and when they apply. CASA enforcement and what to expect if you’re caught breaking the rules. Accident response and documentation.
Course Includes
Essential Checklists
Including pre-operation, pre-flight readiness. Before every flight airspace checks. During flight compliance checklist. Post-flight procedures.
Mini Logbook Widget
Digital tool for recording flight time, location, aircraft used, and tasks performed in a CASA compliant format.
Direct Links to All Regulatory Documents
CASR Part 101 (primary legislation). Part 101 Manual of Standards. Advisory Circular 101-01. Plain English Operations Guide.
