Prerequisites for Drone Registration

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Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

To register your drone in Australia, you must be at least 16 years old, have a myCASA account with an Aviation Reference Number (ARN), and know your drone's details like its serial number and weight.

Requirement as structured

CASA requires individuals registering a drone to be at least 16 years old, possess a digital identity or proof of identity, have a myCASA account, hold an aviation reference number (ARN), and provide the drone's make, model, serial number, weight, and type.

Original regulatory text

To register a drone, you must: - be 16 or older - have a digital identity or proof of identity - have a myCASA account - have an aviation reference number (ARN) - know the make, model, serial number, weight and type of drone.

Applies when

pilot age min
16