What has changed
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has made a formal amendment to the Part 101 Manual of Standards. This is the rulebook that governs the operation of unmanned aircraft (drones) and rockets in Australia. The amendment instrument came into force on 8 October 2026.
The source legislation page does not detail which specific rules were changed - only that the amendment instrument exists and is now in force.
Where to find the detail
The full amended instrument is published on the Federal Register of Legislation at https://www.legislation.gov.au/F2026L01369. An explanatory statement is linked on that page and describes what was specifically amended.
Scope of the instrument
The instrument covers drone and rocket operations in Australia and is administered by the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts.
This is a plain-English summary for information only, not legal or compliance advice. Always check the official source or consult a qualified professional.