Safe integration of RPAS into Australian skies

March 17, 2021

Article supplied by CASA.GOV.AU

10 March 2021

Acting director of aviation safety Graeme Crawford and remotely piloted aircraft systems (RPAS) branch manager Luke Gumley have announced several new initiatives that CASA will deliver to help ensure the safe integration of RPAS into Australian skies.

The announcements took place at the Australian Association for Unmanned Systems’ annual conference in Canberra and included:

a new 6-month trial to digitally authorise RPAS flight requests from remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) holders within 3NM (5.5km) of a controlled aerodrome
the application and on-boarding of new third-party app developers to the RPAS digital platform with the aim of bringing new drone safety apps to Australian users
the opening of a new industry consultation to standardise applications for operations beyond visual line of sight (BVLOS) to make things simpler for ReOC holders wanting to conduct these operations
the establishment of a new RPAS industry advisory group to help inform CASA’s RPAS regulatory roadmap.

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COVID 19: Responding to Need

February 18, 2021March 4, 2021

Article supplied by: Royal Flying Doctor Service Since February 2020 the RFDS has been part of the front-line response to COVID.The Royal Flying Doctor Service (RFDS) is part of Australia’s larger health system and considered an essential service.

Between 02 February 2020 and 27 Feb 2021 the RFDS has conducted 2,809 patient episodes of care for confirmed or high suspected COVID-19. There have been 2,721 inter-hospital transfers and 86 primary evacuations. All patients were either confirmed or strongly suspected of having COVID-19.

There have been 143 RFDS Respiratory clinics conducted, with 344 patients attended to.

We will now be assisting the Federal Government with the roll-out of COVID-19 vaccines in areas that we service.

For the full article go to the Royal Flying Doctor Service website

Avalon Airport Quarantine Proposal

February 18, 2021March 17, 2021

Article supplied by Avalon Airport: Statement from the CEO. Avalon Airport quarantine facility proposal. We welcome the Premier’s announcement today that Avalon Airport is under consideration to house an isolated purpose-built quarantine facility.

We are keen to assist where we can during this crisis, and our proposal is an offer in the hope that we can help find a solution for people returning to Australia.

Find out more at: https://www.premier.vic.gov.au/exploring-new-quarantine-models-long-term