Registration exemption for foreign-registered RPA

Verified from official sources
13.01(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

Drones that are already registered in a foreign country do not need to be registered in Australia, as long as you follow the specific permission and operating rules.

Requirement as structured

An unmanned aircraft registered under a foreign country's law is not required to be registered in Australia, subject to the conditions of this section and Part 47 of CASR.

Original regulatory text

Subject to this section and Part 47 of CASR, an unmanned aircraft to which this section applies is not required to be registered in Australia.