UABTO and UATO Application Fees

Verified from official sources
Appendix 4Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

To apply for, renew, or change a training organisation approval, you must pay the designated fees, which range from $150 for a UABT renewal up to $2,300 for an initial UATO approval.

Requirement as structured

CAAS requires applicants to pay specific fees for the grant, renewal, or variation of Unmanned Aircraft Basic Training (UABT) and Unmanned Aircraft Training Organisation (UATO) approvals.

Original regulatory text

UABT Approval 1) The fee for an application for the grant of a UABT approval is $350. 2) The fee for an application to renew a UABT approval is $150. 3) The fee for an application to vary a UABT approval is $200. UATO Approval 1) The total of the following fees must be paid for an application for the grant of a UATO approval: a) for the first scope of work specified in the application is $2,300. b) for each additional scope of work specified in the application is $1,600. 2) The fee for an application to renew a UATO approval is $1,400. 3) The fee for an application to vary a UATO approval is $1,600.