Classification of educational and research drone flights

In plain language

If you fly a drone for educational, training, or research purposes at a recognized school or institution, CASA treats your flight as recreational, meaning commercial drone rules do not apply.

Requirement as structured

CASA states that flying a drone for education, training, or research at a recognised institution is classified as recreational flying ('flying for fun'), subject to specific limits.

Original regulatory text

Flying a drone for education, training or research at a recognised institution counts as flying for fun. Some limits apply.