Updated August 19, 2025
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) is Australia's national aviation safety regulator responsible for regulating drone operations through the Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) framework.
Regulator Overview
Basic information about Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Full Name
Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Established
1995
Type
national
Jurisdiction
AU
Alternative Names
Australia CASA, CASA Australia
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Registration required for drones ≥250g
Weight categories: Micro ≤250g, Very Small >250g-2kg, Small >2kg-25kg, Medium >25kg-150kg
Operator accreditation required for commercial use
Maximum altitude 120m (400ft) AGL
ReOC (Remotely piloted aircraft Operator's Certificate) for larger operations
Excluded category operations for drones up to 25kg over own land
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Grams (g)
Distance
Meters (m)
Altitude
Feet (ft)
Speed
km/h
Regulations
Current regulations and frameworks for drone operations
| Title | Effective Date |
|---|---|
| Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 101CASR Part 101 | N/A |
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
AU
Region
National
Type
national
Updated
8/19/2025
Contact Information
How to reach Civil Aviation Safety Authority
Last updated: 8/19/2025