Operation of certificated RPA over populous areas

Verified from official sources
CASR 101.280(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

You must obtain approval from CASA before flying a certificated drone over a populous area at a height where a component failure would prevent it from safely clearing the area.

Requirement as structured

A person must not operate a certificated RPA over a populous area at a height lower than the height from which it would be able to clear the area if any of its components fail, unless they have obtained approval from CASA.

Original regulatory text

Without the approval of CASA, a person must not operate a certificated RPA over a populous area at a height less than the height from which, if any of its components fails, it would be able to clear the area.

Applies when

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