Guidelines for Nighttime Drone Operations
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Prerequisites for Nighttime Operations:
- a remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC)
- a remote pilot licence (RePL) or employ a remote pilot to operate the RPA.
Key Responsibilities:
Training & Testing:
Ensure the designated remote pilot undergoes specialized training and testing tailored for nighttime operations.
Record Maintenance:
Keep a detailed log of the remote pilot's training sessions and testing activities.
Risk Management:
Assessment: Conduct an in-depth risk assessment for the planned nighttime operation.
Mitigation: Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
Operational Documentation:
Clearly document your operational practices and procedures for nighttime flights. There are two recommended methods:
Templated Procedures: Use the procedures provided in a sample operation manual and include a copy of CASA Instrument 01/17 in Appendix C under "Permissions, Exemptions, and Approvals."
Custom Procedures: If you've created your own procedures, apply for approval to conduct RPA operations during nighttime hours using your tailored procedures.
- Training & Testing:
Ensure the designated remote pilot undergoes specialized training and testing tailored for nighttime operations. - Record Maintenance:
Keep a detailed log of the remote pilot's training sessions and testing activities. - Risk Management:
- Assessment: Conduct an in-depth risk assessment for the planned nighttime operation.
- Mitigation: Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
- Operational Documentation:
Clearly document your operational practices and procedures for nighttime flights. There are two recommended methods:- Templated Procedures: Use the procedures provided in a sample operation manual and include a copy of CASA Instrument 01/17 in Appendix C under "Permissions, Exemptions, and Approvals."
- Custom Procedures: If you've created your own procedures, apply for approval to conduct RPA operations during nighttime hours using your tailored procedures.