Remsense has been officially certified by CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority) to conduct advanced drone flights over and near people and in populous areas. This milestone opens new possibilities for inspections, real estate and infrastrucutre projects in busy or built up areas. It reflects our commitment to safety, innovation, and setting new standards in drone operations.
Why This Matters
Until now, drone regulations required a 30 metre clearance from people. This is often visualized as a “dome,” is actually a 30-metre radius cylinder extending indefinitely above individuals, making flights directly overhead prohibited, regardless of altitude. This rule has applied to all operators, both hobbyist and professional.
In accordance with CASR 101.280, non-certified Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) are also barred from operating over populous areas. These are defined as locations with sufficient population density that the risk to life, safety, or property in the event of an aircraft malfunction or fault is deemed unreasonable. This means that operations cannot be conducted over buildings, vehicles or other areas where risk to uninvolved individuals are present.
How We Achieved Certification
Through rigorous opeartional procedures, advanced pilot training, and a state-of-the-art drone parachute system, RemSense has met the highest CASA standards. These measures ensure we can operate safely and legally in environments that were previously off limits.
What this means for our services
With CASA.RPAS.0960 certification, Remsense can now deliver enhanced services, including:
Real Estate Orbits:
Conducting aerial inspections and capturing high-quality promotional footage over residential and commercial properties, providing a unique and compelling perspective.
Roof Inspections with Occupants:
Performing detailed roof inspections while occupants are present, ensuring minimal disruption.
Vehicle and Road Surveillance:
Operating drones over vehicles and roads with speeds up to 50 km/h, providing comprehensive monitoring and inspection capabilities. Ideal for traffic management, infrastructure inspections and ensuring compliance with road safety regulations.
SIM-Ops on Site:
Facilitating simultaneous operations (SIM-Ops) by conducting drone inspections alongside manned activities on-site. This reduces the need for plant isolation thereby minimizing downtime and improving operational efficiency.
Challenging Facade Inspections:
Accessing complex or hard-to-reach locations for façade inspections, improving building maintenance and safety assessments. Our advanced drone technology allows us to navigate tight spaces and capture detailed imagery, making it easier to assess the condition of building exteriors and identify areas that require attention.
“We are thrilled to have achieved this certification; this achievement reflects our ongoing dedication to adhering to the highest safety standards while pushing the boundaries of what is possible with drone technology. We are excited to offer these new capabilities to our clients and enhance our service offerings.”
Warren Cook, RemSense CEO
