Operator Accreditation Validity and Cost
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
Getting your operator accreditation is free and completed online. Once obtained, it is valid for 3 years before you need to renew it.
Requirement as structured
CASA states that drone operator accreditation is free, obtained online, and remains valid for a period of 3 years.
Original regulatory text
Obtaining your accreditation is: - free - online - valid for 3 years.
Applies when
- operation
- commercial