Requirement for RPA Operator's Certificate (ReOC)

In plain language

Unless you are flying an 'excluded' drone (such as a sub-2kg drone flown commercially under the excluded category rules), you must hold a Remote Operator's Certificate (ReOC) to conduct drone operations.

Requirement as structured

A person may hold an RPA operator's certificate (ReOC) to conduct RPA operations, unless the operation involves an excluded RPA.

Original regulatory text

(1) This regulation does not apply in relation to the operation of an excluded RPA. (2) A person commits an offence of strict liability if: (a) the person conducts operations using RPA; and (b) the person does not hold a certificate as an RPA operator under Division 101.F.4 that authorises the person to conduct the operations.