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Drones

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Pilotless aircraft
Drone aircraft
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Discussion paper

Taking flight: an aviation system for the automated age


This paper sets out the New Zealand government’s vision for how drones can be better integrated into the current transport system to develop a thriving, innovative and safe sector.
Report

Current and future regulatory requirements that impact on the safe commercial and recreational use of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS), Unmanned Aerial Systems (UAS) and associated systems


This report recommends that the Australian government introduce a mandatory registration regime for all remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) weighing more than 250 grams. As part of registration requirements, RPAS operators should be required to successfully complete a basic competence test and demonstrate an understanding of the penalties for non-compliance with the rules.
Report

Flying high: the future of drone technology in UK cities


This project examined drones from several contrasting and complementary perspectives - not just technology, but also policy, economics and societal impact.
Report

Australian drone technology assisting a significant step in crop tolerance to heat and drought stress


Unmanned aerial survey drones equipped with sensors are increasingly being used by corporate farmers, agronomists, biologists, and environmental ecologists to make important production decisions.
Guide

Interim guidelines on EPA use of unmanned aircraft


These interim guidelines describe the circumstances where the EPA may use unmanned aircraft (including drones) for regulatory functions, and discusses the appropriate balance between safety, privacy and efficiency.