Drones
To support safe and compliant operations of drones, also known as Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA), at Monash, we’ve implemented the:
These tools help ensure all drone activity follows Civil Aviation Safety Regulations.
Before you fly
To operate a drone at or for Monash (on or off campus), you’ll need to:
- hold a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) or Operator Accreditation(drones under 2kg)
- register your drone and provide evidence to the Chief Remote Pilot (CRP)
- be inducted into the DSMS (may include an induction under Monash University’s RPA Operator’s Certificate (ReOC))
- perform a pre-flight risk assessment.
To get started, send a Drone Induction Request to the CRP at drones@monash.edu.
Drone operations are highly regulated, and improper use can result in substantial fines –- see drone safety rules for more information.
On-campus flights
Drone operations on campus are highly regulated due to the high volume of pedestrians and other site-specific risks. Approval for on-campus flights will only be granted following detailed consultation with the DCRP or CRP, and after a thorough review of the pilot’s risk-mitigation measures and operational plan.
Recreational drone activities
All drones must be registered before they are flown, but if you’re using the drone for recreational or sport activities not connected to Monash, you don’t need an operator accreditation.
Drone Safety Management System (DSMS)
The DSMS, also called Aviation Compliance and Risk Management (AVCRM), manages all aspects of drone operations at Monash. This includes:
- remote pilot inductions
- licence management
- drone registration and logs
- flight requests and approvals.
Need help?
Should you have any queries or require any additional information related to drones, please contact: