02-14-2017, 05:16 PM
(02-14-2017, 06:07 AM)kharon Wrote: Just a fillip really; you can read the CASA blurb from Gibson – HERE - . A pointless waste IMO, those who operate responsibly will be aware of the rules and check; those who will not are unlikely to trouble themselves, download an Ap and then check. I wonder, will this magic Ap flag and update in real time areas like bush fires then warn of the flight paths to, from and within the working area? Bet the Ag boys would like to think it does. The ever pragmatic Hurst – as usual - hits the nail on the head.
Phil Hurst – “Now we need an app to let low airspace users know where a drone is operating. Good start though.”
My property – my drone: Purdey 2 - Idiots 0.
Via Avbiz... :
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CASA launches "no-drone zone" app for operators
10 February 2017
The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has teamed up with specialist company, Drone Complier, to develop a smartphone, tablet and web-based app that will alert drone operators to “no-drone zones” in their intended area of flight.
The app, called "Can I fly there?" is due to be launched in May this year. It will allow those flying drones for fun, or under the new sub-2kg commercial category to enter a location where they are proposing to fly. It will then flag nearby ‘no-drone zones’ such as airports, helicopter landing areas and other restricted areas.
It will also flag ‘no-drone zones’ areas where emergency services such as firefighters are operating.
CASA’s Group Manager, Aviation, Graeme Crawford, said that the app would also educate Australia’s drone community on what rules to follow.
"The app will encourage these drone flyers to operate responsibly and to follow our standard operating conditions each and every time they fly" Mr Crawford said.
"We know people want to have fun with their drones. We want to help them do this safely by reducing the potential for them to fly their drone inadvertently in a way that might cause a threat to aircraft or other people.
"This app will provide them with the relevant content and services they expect to have at their fingertips when out flying."
Drone Complier’s Chief Executive Officer, Wayne Rochat, said the app was a simple-to-use way of increasing safety for drone operators and the aviation community.
"Our software is focused on ensuring simple drone compliance, delivering safety and simplicity for both hobbyist and enterprise customers," Mr Rochat said.
Drone Complier was selected by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority following a competitive tender process that opened in September 2016.
Read more at http://www.aviationbusiness.com.au/lates...cl6CV4d.99
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