Prerequisites for large RPA operation approval
Verified from official sources101.275(1B)Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
To get approval to fly a large drone, you must hold a valid large RPA operator certificate and ensure your flight complies with all of its conditions.
Requirement as structured
To be granted approval to operate a large RPA, the operator must be certified as a large RPA operator and the operation must not contravene any conditions of that certification.
Original regulatory text
CASA must grant the approval if: (a) the person is certified as an operator of large RPA; and (b) the operation would not contravene any condition of the certification.
Applies when
- min mtom kg
- 150