Compliance with Part 101 Manual of Standards in Controlled Airspace
Verified from official sourcesCivil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (compilation 102, 2026-06-30) 101.072Version 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026
In plain language
If you fly a drone in controlled airspace, you must follow all the specific rules and requirements written in the Part 101 Manual of Standards.
Requirement as structured
A person operating an unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace may comply with all applicable requirements prescribed in the Part 101 Manual of Standards.
Original regulatory text
(1) The Part 101 Manual of Standards may prescribe requirements relating to the operation of unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace. (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if: (a) the person operates an unmanned aircraft in controlled airspace; and (b) the person is subject to a requirement under subregulation (1) in relation to the operation; and (c) the person does not comply with the requirement.