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Flying drones at UWA 

UWA’s campuses are busy places, so to protect the safety of staff, students and visitors, any operation of a drone, or Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS), must have prior approval by the University.  
The use of drones is regulated by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) under their CASR Part 101 regulations. UWA adheres to these regulations and has specific requirements and obligations related to drone operations. This includes ensuring operations are safe and legal, and do not pose a threat to both people operating drones and surrounding (non-involved) people. This includes operation of drones at any UWA campus and properties. 
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Flying drones on UWA campuses

There are no circumstances where recreational flying, including test-flying, of drones is permitted on any UWA campus. 
Drone use should only occur where there is a direct need or purpose relating to our campuses or buildings. 
Drone operators must hold a Remote Pilots Licence (RePL) and operate under a CASA-issued Remote Operator’s Certificate (ReOC). The specific job must have a Job Safety Assessment (JSA) for the drone operation that has been approved by the UWA Chief Remote Pilot. UWA does not allow operations on campus under a CASA Operator's Accreditation.

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Please note: Operations must adhere to UWA’s drone usage policies. This includes holding a RePL, operating under a ReOC and only conducting flights approved by the UWA Chief Remote Pilot.

Application process

  • Submit an application for approval
  • Approvals process
  • Frequently asked questions

Contact

For additional support or further information, contact the UWA Drone Compliance Team and Chief Remote Pilot at drones@uwa.edu.au
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