Welcome to ACUO

In these pages you can find a wealth of industry information, find a CASA certified UAV Operator, find information regarding the association and its members, and links to important information and news about unmanned aviation & the operation of unmanned aircraft in the National Airspace.

The Members area also includes a Library of past & current UAS publications relevant to commercial UAS operations, and a Forum for dialogue with network partners & industry peers.

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ACUO Proposes a National UAS Industry Strategy

ACUO has submitted a 23 point submission to the Australian 2015 Defence White Paper development process, seeking an expanded focus on Australian industry engagement in future Defence UAS capability development.

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Australia About to Certify its 150th Unmanned Aircraft Operator

A major milestone is about to be recorded by the Australian unmanned aircraft industry with the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) to certify its 150th certified unmanned aircraft system...

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'Eye's In the Sky' Report Is Timely But Confuses Impact of RPAS Deregulation With Opportunities for Enhanced Privacy Structures

ACUO notes today's release of the report 'Eyes in the Sky' by the House of Representatives Standing Committee on Social Policy and Legal Affairs (SPLA) and provisionally backs the six...

Concern for aviation safety in a key proposal of CASA NPRM1309OS

ACUO believes a key proposal of CASA's Notice of Proposed Rule Making, NPRM 1309OS, may have significant safety and risk implications for all aviation interests in Australia.