- ACUO is a not for profit association
first started in 2009 and formally registered in Queensland on the 31st
March 2010.
-
- The association is bound by a Constitution
to:
- - Protect the interests of CASA Certified
UAV Operators
- Establish the association as a responsible authority and;
- Promote the growth and expansion of the commercial UAS industry in Australia
-
- 3 primary objectives of the association
are:
- 1. To foster, encourage and continually
improve the standards of unmanned aviation for commercial purposes whilst
promoting and maintaining a sound regulatory framework in which to do so
- 2. To foster, encourage and continually
improve the safe and responsible flight activities of commercial unmanned
aircraft within an
- easily accessible and low cost environment
- 3. To foster and encourage the formation
and growth of development of unmanned aviation controllers, and to provide
the guidance and training impetus for inexperienced controllers and new
entrants to the industry
-
- Membership to the association is open
to:
- · Ordinary members - CASA Certified
UAV Operators
· Associate Members - CASA Certified UAV Controllers or UAV Maintenance
Controllers
· Industry Members - Businesses or companies directly involved in
the UAS industry but not necessarily certified by CASA or a national aviation
authority (e.g. Manufacturers of UAS, Engines, Flight Control Systems and
other ancillary systems or software etc, including organizations & businesses
associated with commercial UAS operations; ie Education, Government, Insurance,
etc)
Membership Information & Application Forms can be downloaded here:
2012 Membership Information
pdf
Ordinary
Member Application Form pdf
Associate
Member Application Form pdf
Industry
Member Application Form pdf
- If you would like further information
about the association please email the Secretary at: secretary@acuo.org.au
Member benefits include:
- · A united representative voice
for the commercial sector of unmanned aviation in Australia
· Direct industry representation and input into how your industry
is being shaped
· Access to the association library for the latest documentation
relating to Regulations, Airworthiness & Maintenance, Operator Training
and Flight Operations of UAVs in national airspace.
· Access to the association forum for dialogue with network partners
and industry peers
· Increased work and employment opportunities via the national membership
network
· Protecting your industry, investment and livelihood from unnecessary
regulatory burden and uncertified UAV Operators
· Promoting public awareness of the capabilities and benefits of
commercial UAV services to Australian Business
· Promoting wider public awareness of our industry and what we do,
in a manner that is positive for ACUO and its members
Copyright © ACUO Inc. Australia. 2012
All rights reserved
