Production of RPA registration certificate by operator

Verified from official sources
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 (compilation 102, 2026-06-30) 47.099BVersion 2Effective -Verified 28 August 2026

In plain language

If you are flying a drone, you must show its registration certificate (or a copy of it) if asked by CASA, the Australian Federal Police, or state/territory police.

Requirement as structured

A person who operates, or conducts an operation of, an RPA must produce the aircraft's certificate of registration, or a copy of it, for inspection upon demand by an authorised person or police officer.

Original regulatory text

A person who operates, or conducts an operation of, an RPA must produce a certificate of registration, or a copy of such a certificate, in relation to the aircraft for inspection on a demand made by a person covered by subregulation (2).