What has been registered
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) registered a new federal exemption on 27 August 2026. The exemption is identified as CASA EX63/26 and is titled the Remotely Piloted Aircraft Operations Beyond Visual Line of Sight Exemption 2026. The exemption is made under the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 and is currently in force.
What the exemption covers
The exemption relates to remotely piloted aircraft (drone) operations conducted beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS). The source page for this registration does not specify which operators the exemption applies to, what conditions attach to it, or what activities it authorises. Those details are contained in the full exemption document and its explanatory statement.
Where to find the full details
The full text of the exemption and its explanatory statement are available on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01122. The exemption document sets out exactly who qualifies, what conditions apply, and what BVLOS operations are authorised.
Key actions
- Read the full exemption document and explanatory statement at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01122 to find out exactly who qualifies, what conditions apply, and what BVLOS operations are authorised.
- If you operate drones commercially, check whether this exemption changes what approvals are required for beyond visual line of sight flights.
- Set up an alert on the Federal Register page at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01122 to be notified of any future changes to this exemption.
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