August 1, 2024

Guidelines for Nighttime Drone Operations

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Prerequisites for Nighttime Operations:

  1. a remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC)
  2. 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.

  1. Training & Testing:
    Ensure the designated remote pilot undergoes specialized training and testing tailored for nighttime operations.
  2. Record Maintenance:
    Keep a detailed log of the remote pilot's training sessions and testing activities.
  3. Risk Management:
    • Assessment: Conduct an in-depth risk assessment for the planned nighttime operation.
    • Mitigation: Develop and implement effective risk mitigation strategies.
  4. 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.