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Subject to rule 102.21, this Subpart applies to—
(1) remotely piloted aircraft; and
(2) control line model aircraft; and
(3) free flight model aircraft.
In this Subpart, an approved person or organisation means a person or organisation having appropriate expertise in the design, construction or operation of remotely piloted aircraft, or appropriate knowledge of airspace designations and restrictions, and who has been approved by the Director to perform one or more of the following specified functions:
(1) issuing a pilot qualification for operating remotely piloted aircraft; or
(2) appointing persons to give instruction to operators of remotely piloted aircraft; or
(3) authorising a person to notify the aeronautical information service provider, for the issue of a NOTAM, of remotely piloted aircraft operations; or
(4) authorising the construction or modification of remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg); or
(5) inspecting and approving the construction of a remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg); or
(6) authorising the operation of a remotely piloted aircraft greater than 15kg (but not greater than 25kg).
A person must not operate a control line model aircraft with a single or multiple wire system except as specified in a transport instrument.
A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft or a free flight model aircraft within specified boundaries of an aerodrome except as specified in a transport instrument.
(a) A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft in airspace above persons or above property unless the person complies with the conditions and requirements specified in a transport instrument.
(b) A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft above 400 feet above ground level unless the person complies with the conditions and requirements specified in a transport instrument.
(a) This rule applies to the following types of aircraft:
(1) a remotely piloted aircraft:
(2) a free flight model aircraft.
(b) reserved
(c) reserved
(d) reserved
(e) A person must not operate an aircraft in such a way as to obstruct the person’s visual line of sight as specified in a transport instrument, unless the person meets the conditions specified in a transport instrument.
A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft or free flight model aircraft at night unless under the circumstances specified in a transport instrument and the person meets the conditions specified in a transport instrument.
A person who operates a remotely piloted aircraft, a control line model aircraft or a free flight model aircraft must comply with the requirements regarding right of way as specified in a transport instrument.
(a) A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft, a control line model aircraft or a free flight model aircraft with a gross mass that exceeds the weight specified in a transport instrument.
(b) A person must not operate a remotely piloted aircraft with a gross mass between the weights specified in a transport instrument unless the person meets the relevant conditions also specified in a transport instrument.
