Record-keeping for Small Excluded Category RPA
Verified from official sourcesSmall, excluded category RPAVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
If you fly a drone weighing between 2 kg and 25 kg over your own land for business purposes without a RePL/ReOC, you must maintain the required operational records.
Requirement as structured
CASA states that operators flying small excluded category drones (between 2 kg and 25 kg) over their own land for business must keep the required operational records.
Original regulatory text
You must: 1. get an aviation reference number (ARN) – you may require an organisation ARN for your business 2. get an RPA operator accreditation 3. register your drone 4. only fly your drone within the standard operating conditions 5. keep the required operational records 6. not accept payment for the services you provide.
Applies when
- max mtom kg
- 25
- min mtom kg
- 2