CASA RPA Accreditation case studies
CASA RPA Accreditation · Put your knowledge to work in context.
This independent study page supports candidates preparing for the CASA RPA Operator Accreditation, the Australian accreditation that sits behind the operator accreditation certificate for remotely piloted aircraft. It is aimed at people who want to fly drones for work or as part of a business, and at recreational flyers who want to understand the rules properly. The CASA RPA Accreditation case studies are 5 cases and about 2,803 words.
1The Roof Inspection That Grew a Second Aircraft
Priya holds a remote pilot licence and is flying a 6.8 kg multirotor for a roof condition survey at a suburban shopping strip. Her visual observer calls in sick, so she flies alone with the aircraft kept within 90 m and below 60 m AGL, clear of the 120 m limit.
585 words, about 3 min2The 249 g Question
Marcus wants to start a real-estate aerial photography side business. He buys a folding quadcopter advertised at 249 g without battery, then adds a 32 g battery, a 12 g prop guard set, and a 45 g camera gimbal that is not part of the stock configuration.
522 words, about 3 min3The Accredited Operator With One Licensed Pilot
Delta Surveys is a two-person company. Ana is the accredited operator and holds a remote pilot licence; her business partner Ben has no licence but does the client meetings and admin.
494 words, about 2 min4The Authorisation That Did Not Cover the Day
A council parks team hires an accredited operator to inspect 6 km of riverbank vegetation after flooding. The planned corridor runs within 2 km of a controlled aerodrome and crosses a 1.5 km section inside controlled airspace.
626 words, about 3 min5The Night Job With Borrowed Eyes
Tomas is contracted to film a fireworks display over a lake at 21:30. He will fly a 4.2 kg multirotor from a lakeside park.
576 words, about 3 min