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Short Direct Answer
The biggest 2026 Part 101 change is a more flexible airworthiness pathway for large RPA over 150 kg. From 29 September, some commercial operations may use different certificates of airworthiness or operate without one, but only with CASA approval, a suitable risk assessment, and the required RePL and ReOC.
What the 2026 Part 101 changes mean
Australia’s drone rules are moving towards a more flexible, risk-based system. However, flexibility does not mean fewer responsibilities.
The most important change applies to large remotely piloted aircraft (RPA). These aircraft weigh more than 150 kg. From 29 September 2026, operators may have more options for showing that their aircraft is suitable for a proposed operation.
A large RPA may operate:
- With an applicable certificate of airworthiness (CofA).
- Without a CofA in defined circumstances.
- Under a CASA-approved operation supported by a safety and risk assessment.
- Only when the aircraft, people, airspace and operating environment meet the required safety criteria.
This change does not create a shortcut for ordinary commercial drone work. It also does not remove the need for licensing, registration, operator certification or safe operating procedures.
The official CASA Part 101 rules remain the primary source for legal requirements. Operators should also check the current Part 101 Manual of Standards (MOS), CASA approval conditions and any applicable legislative instruments.
Key facts table
| Topic | What changes in 2026 | What operators should do |
|---|---|---|
| Large RPA | More airworthiness pathways apply from 29 September 2026 | Confirm whether the aircraft is over 150 kg and identify the correct pathway |
| CofA | Some large RPA may use an applicable CofA other than the previous limited options | Check the certificate type, conditions and approved purpose |
| Large RPA without CofA | Possible in defined cases with CASA approval and a suitable risk assessment | Build a strong safety case and demonstrate design suitability |
| RePL | The licence remains necessary for relevant commercial operations | Keep pilot privileges, aircraft type and currency up to date |
| ReOC | Still required for included commercial operations | Confirm the ReOC scope, procedures and approved activities |
| AusSORA | The framework continues for complex operations and BVLOS applications | Use the current CASA method for new applications |
| CD 2613US | Proposed changes address NOTAMs, record keeping and examinations | Monitor CASA’s final legislation and implementation dates |
| Registration | Registration remains a core obligation where applicable | Keep aircraft registration current and correctly displayed |
| Accreditation | Accreditation remains relevant to operators in the excluded category | Follow the correct category rules for the aircraft and operation |
| Standard operating conditions | The 120 m limit, VLOS, daylight and separation rules remain | Do not treat the 2026 changes as permission to ignore standard limits |
The large RPA airworthiness pathway
The 2026 airworthiness change is designed for emerging operations involving large RPA. It recognises that one airworthiness model may not suit every commercial aircraft or mission.
Previously, the available pathway for large RPA was closely tied to experimental or restricted category certificates. Those categories can be suitable for testing, development or limited operations. They may not suit every long-term commercial use.
The new pathway allows CASA to consider any applicable type of CofA. The aircraft must still meet the relevant airworthiness standards. It must also be operated within the limitations and conditions attached to the certificate.
That means an operator cannot obtain a certificate and then use the aircraft for an unrelated mission. The approved purpose matters. So do the aircraft limitations, maintenance requirements and operational procedures.
Operating a large RPA with a CofA
When a CofA is in force, the operator must:
- Confirm that the certificate remains valid for the planned flight.
- Follow all conditions attached to the certificate.
- Operate within the approved purpose or type of operation.
- Maintain the aircraft according to the applicable requirements.
- Use pilots, procedures and equipment suitable for the operation.
- Keep records that support continuing airworthiness and operational control.
The CofA is only one part of the safety system. It does not replace the operator’s ReOC, operational manual, risk controls or CASA approvals.
Operating a large RPA without a CofA
The new rules may permit some large RPA operations without a CofA. This pathway is limited and approval-based.
The aircraft must not carry occupants. The operator must also show that the aircraft design and construction suit the proposed operation.
A risk assessment must show that the operation will not adversely affect:
- Other airspace users.
- People on the ground or water.
- Property and infrastructure.
- The operating environment.
- The safety of the aircraft and control system.
The assessment must use a method acceptable to CASA. Depending on the operation, this may include AusSORA or another acceptable method.
Most importantly, CASA approval is still required. Operating without a CofA is not an automatic right for a ReOC holder.
What CD 2613US proposes
CASA’s CD 2613US – Proposed Part 101 miscellaneous amendments 2026 consultation addressed three main areas.
The consultation closed on 3 September 2026. Operators should now watch for the final rule, implementation details and any transition dates.
1. More targeted NOTAM requirements
A Notice to Airmen, or NOTAM, shares important information about hazards or temporary changes in the aviation environment.
The proposed amendment would focus NOTAM use on situations where a NOTAM provides a clear aviation safety benefit. This could reduce unnecessary notices for some approved drone and rocket operations.
However, the proposal does not remove NOTAMs. CASA may still require one when the operation, location or airspace creates a safety need.
Operators should therefore avoid two common assumptions:
- An approved operation will never need a NOTAM.
- Every operation automatically needs a NOTAM.
Instead, operators should follow the conditions of their approval and any direction from CASA or the relevant aviation service provider.
2. Record-keeping alignment
The consultation also proposed aligning an existing regulation with current record-keeping requirements.
CASA described this as a technical correction. It is not intended to create a new record-keeping burden.
Even so, good records remain essential. A commercial operator should be able to show:
- Who conducted each flight.
- Which aircraft was used.
- The date, time and location.
- The operating conditions.
- Any incidents, defects or maintenance action.
- Pilot training and competency records.
- Risk assessments and approvals.
- Any required NOTAM or airspace coordination.
Clear records help operators respond to CASA requests, client audits, insurance questions and internal safety reviews.
3. Nationally consistent RePL and BVLOS examinations
CD 2613US proposed a national approach to RePL and BVLOS examinations.
Under the proposal, CASA would be able to set and manage nationally consistent examinations. CASA-approved providers would deliver the examinations under defined requirements.
This change aims to improve consistency between providers. It may also make the standard of knowledge easier to understand across Australia.
For students, the practical lesson is simple: choose a provider that teaches the actual regulatory concepts, not only test answers.
Ace Aviation is a CASA-approved training provider operating under CASA.ReOC.1421. It has trained more than 4,000 students across its Australian and international footprint, including Singapore, Dubai, Korea and Malaysia. Its training model combines theory, practical flight skills and commercial compliance awareness.
AusSORA and the transition to complex operations
AusSORA is CASA’s Australian adaptation of the Specific Operations Risk Assessment method. It is used to assess complex operations, including many BVLOS activities.
AusSORA does not replace Part 101. Instead, it provides a structured way to demonstrate that a proposed operation can be conducted safely.
A complex application may need to address:
- The proposed concept of operations.
- Ground risk.
- Air risk.
- Containment.
- Aircraft reliability.
- Command and control.
- Lost-link procedures.
- Emergency response.
- Airspace coordination.
- People and property on the ground.
- Safety mitigations and assurance levels.
From 11 May 2026, new BVLOS applications generally need to use AusSORA where the framework applies. Applications already lodged before the transition may continue under the method used at the time, subject to CASA’s process.
Lower-risk operators may also have access to broad-area BVLOS pathways. Eligibility depends on the operation, aircraft, location, approval conditions and other requirements.
Read more about BVLOS and EVLOS training with Ace Aviation if your work involves linear infrastructure, emergency response, large-area surveying or other advanced operations.
What stays the same
The 2026 changes do not remove the basic rules that protect people and other airspace users.
Registration
Commercially used drones generally need to be registered with CASA. Drones operated under a ReOC also remain subject to registration requirements, with limited exceptions for specific test flights.
Operators should check that:
- Each aircraft is registered correctly.
- The registration details are current.
- The registration label or number is displayed as required.
- Aircraft records match the operator’s documentation.
Accreditation
Accreditation remains relevant for operators flying within the excluded category. Accreditation is not the same as a RePL.
The correct requirement depends on the aircraft, operation and purpose. A hobby pilot, excluded-category operator and ReOC-based commercial operator may have different obligations.
RePL
A Remote Pilot Licence remains necessary for relevant commercial and included operations.
The pilot must hold privileges suitable for the aircraft and task. A RePL does not automatically authorise:
- Every aircraft type.
- BVLOS.
- Night operations.
- Flight over people.
- Flight above 120 m.
- Every airspace environment.
- Large RPA operations.
Those activities may require additional training, approvals or operating privileges.
ReOC
A ReOC remains the main operator certificate for many included commercial operations.
It belongs to the organisation, not the individual pilot. The organisation must operate within the scope of its ReOC and maintain suitable procedures.
A ReOC holder should review its:
- Operations manual.
- Chief Remote Pilot responsibilities.
- Training and checking system.
- Maintenance control.
- Risk management process.
- Aircraft fleet and approval conditions.
- Records and occurrence reporting process.
Standard operating conditions
Standard operating conditions, often called SOCs, remain central to ordinary drone operations.
Unless CASA has approved otherwise, operators must continue to consider:
- The maximum height of 120 m above ground level.
- Visual line of sight.
- Daylight operation.
- Minimum separation from people.
- Restrictions near aerodromes.
- Prohibitions on flying over people or populous areas where applicable.
- Local airspace restrictions.
- The need to avoid creating a hazard.
The new large RPA pathway does not provide a general exemption from these rules.
Practical impact by operator type
RePL holders
Most RePL holders will not see an immediate change to routine VLOS work.
If you fly a sub-150 kg aircraft under normal conditions, continue to follow your existing procedures. Keep your licence, aircraft type training and operational knowledge current.
However, you should understand the new framework if you plan to:
- Work for a large RPA operator.
- Support an agricultural or industrial operation.
- Move into BVLOS work.
- Conduct missions near controlled airspace.
- Work under a ReOC with complex approvals.
- Operate aircraft outside standard conditions.
ReOC holders
ReOC holders should treat the new rules as a reason to review their systems.
Start by identifying whether any aircraft in your fleet exceed 150 kg. Then confirm whether each aircraft has an appropriate CofA, approval or proposed pathway.
Next, review the operations manual. It should explain how the business controls:
- Airworthiness.
- Maintenance.
- Pilot competency.
- Risk assessments.
- CASA approvals.
- Emergency procedures.
- Records.
- NOTAM decisions.
- Changes to aircraft or operating locations.
For BVLOS and other complex work, confirm that new safety cases use AusSORA where required.
Excluded-category operators
Excluded-category operators should not assume that the large RPA changes apply to them.
The new airworthiness pathway is aimed at large RPA and approved operations. It does not remove the standard limits for excluded-category flights.
Excluded operators must still follow the relevant weight, aircraft, location and operating conditions. They must also maintain accreditation and registration where required.
If your business is growing, review whether the excluded category still fits your work. You may need a RePL, ReOC or additional CASA approval as your missions become larger or more complex.
Step-by-step: what to do about the changes
Step 1: Identify your operating category
Write down:
- Aircraft type and maximum take-off weight.
- Whether the operation is recreational, excluded or included.
- Whether the work is commercial.
- Whether the aircraft is operated under a ReOC.
- Whether the mission is VLOS, EVLOS or BVLOS.
This first step prevents operators from applying the wrong rule set.
Step 2: Check your existing permissions
Review your:
- RePL and aircraft type ratings.
- Accreditation, where applicable.
- ReOC.
- CASA approvals.
- Aircraft registration.
- CofA or other airworthiness documents.
- Operations manual.
Record expiry dates and limitations.
Step 3: Determine whether the aircraft is large RPA
If the aircraft weighs more than 150 kg, seek specialist advice before planning commercial work.
Confirm whether it will operate with a CofA or under an approved pathway without one. Do not rely on informal advice from a manufacturer, client or online forum.
Step 4: Review the safety case
For operations without a CofA, prepare a CASA-acceptable risk assessment.
Consider aircraft design, reliability, ground risk, air risk, people, property, airspace and emergency procedures. Use AusSORA where it applies.
Step 5: Review your operational documents
Update the operations manual, checklists and training system. Include the conditions of any CofA or CASA approval.
Make sure pilots can understand the changes and apply them during normal operations.
Step 6: Check NOTAM requirements
Do not create unnecessary NOTAMs. Do not skip one when an approval or safety assessment requires it.
Follow the final CASA rules, approval conditions and relevant airspace coordination procedures.
Step 7: Confirm pilot competency
RePL holders should understand the aircraft and operation they will conduct. BVLOS pilots may need additional examination, training or approval.
A licence alone does not prove competency for every mission.
Step 8: Monitor final CASA guidance
CD 2613US was a proposal. Check the final legislation and CASA guidance before changing your procedures.
A qualified aviation training provider or specialist compliance adviser can help interpret the changes for your operation.
Step 9: Conduct a compliance briefing
Brief all pilots, observers, maintenance staff and managers. Explain what has changed and what has not.
Keep a record of the briefing and any updated competency assessment.
Step 10: Reassess before each new type of work
A safety case for a mine site may not support a job near an aerodrome. An approval for one aircraft may not cover another.
Treat each change in aircraft, location, payload or operating method as a trigger for review.
Common mistakes to avoid
Mistake 1: Treating “without a CofA” as “without CASA approval”
This is the most serious misunderstanding. An approved operation and risk assessment remain necessary.
Mistake 2: Assuming every drone benefits from the large RPA pathway
The pathway concerns RPA over 150 kg and defined approved operations. It does not change ordinary sub-150 kg VLOS work.
Mistake 3: Confusing RePL with ReOC
A RePL belongs to a pilot. A ReOC belongs to an operator or organisation. They serve different purposes.
Mistake 4: Treating AusSORA as a licence
AusSORA is a risk-assessment framework. It is not a pilot licence and does not replace RePL or ReOC requirements.
Mistake 5: Assuming consultation proposals are already law
CD 2613US proposed changes. Always confirm the final rule before changing your manual or operating process.
Mistake 6: Ignoring CofA conditions
A certificate may limit the aircraft’s purpose, location, maintenance or operating method. Read the conditions before every new project.
Mistake 7: Believing the 120 m limit has disappeared
It has not. The standard height limit remains unless CASA has approved another arrangement.
Mistake 8: Forgetting records
A strong operation keeps evidence of training, maintenance, risk assessments, flights, defects and approvals.
Mistake 9: Using old BVLOS templates
New complex applications may need to use AusSORA. Old templates may not address current CASA expectations.
Mistake 10: Choosing training based only on the lowest CASA RePL cost
Price matters, but so do practical flying skills, aircraft type coverage, support and commercial readiness. Compare the full pathway through the Ace Aviation courses page.
CASA considerations for commercial operators
CASA compliance is not only about passing an exam. It is about managing risk throughout the life of an operation.
Before launching a new service, ask:
- Is the aircraft suitable for the task?
- Is the pilot authorised and competent?
- Is the operator properly certified?
- Is the aircraft registered?
- Is the airspace suitable?
- Are the people and property on the ground protected?
- Are the emergency procedures realistic?
- Are the approval conditions understood?
- Are records complete?
- Has the operation changed since the last risk assessment?
The 2026 reforms may help commercial operators overcome some regulatory hurdles. They do not remove the need for disciplined aviation management.
Ace Aviation supports this approach through CASA-approved RePL training, ReOC pathways, advanced BVLOS guidance and practical industry education. Its Altitude+ program provides additional student support, while DroneWork connects qualified pilots with commercial opportunities.
Ace has trained more than 4,000 students and supports learners across Australia and international locations, including Singapore, Dubai, Korea and Malaysia. Students can explore training options in Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Hobart.
18 frequently asked questions
1. What is the main Part 101 change in 2026?
The main change is a more flexible airworthiness pathway for large RPA over 150 kg. Some operations may use different CofA options or operate without a CofA with CASA approval and a suitable risk assessment.
2. When did the large RPA changes take effect?
The new large RPA airworthiness pathways took effect from 29 September 2026.
3. What is large RPA?
Large RPA are remotely piloted aircraft weighing more than 150 kg. They are subject to included-operation requirements and cannot generally operate as excluded RPA.
4. Can a large RPA operate without a certificate of airworthiness?
In defined circumstances, yes. The operator must meet the applicable conditions, complete a suitable risk assessment and obtain CASA approval.
5. Does a large RPA without a CofA need a ReOC?
Yes. The new pathway does not remove the need for a ReOC where the operation requires one.
6. Does the pilot still need a RePL?
Yes. The pilot must hold the appropriate RePL and any additional privileges or competency required for the operation.
7. Can a large RPA without a CofA carry people?
No. The relevant pathway is for large RPA that do not carry occupants.
8. What must the risk assessment show?
It must show that the aircraft design and construction suit the operation and that the operation will not adversely affect other airspace users or people on the ground or water.
9. What is CD 2613US?
CD 2613US is CASA’s 2026 consultation on proposed miscellaneous Part 101 amendments. It covered NOTAMs, record keeping and nationally consistent RePL and BVLOS examinations.
10. Are the CD 2613US proposals already law?
Not necessarily. The consultation closed on 3 September 2026. Operators should confirm the final legislation and commencement dates before changing procedures.
11. Will commercial drone operators still need NOTAMs?
Possibly. The proposed approach would focus NOTAMs on cases where they provide an aviation safety benefit. Approval conditions and CASA directions still apply.
12. Will operators need more records under CD 2613US?
The proposal aimed to align the rules with existing record-keeping requirements. It was not intended to create a new practical record-keeping burden.
13. What is AusSORA?
AusSORA is CASA’s risk-assessment framework for complex drone operations. It is commonly relevant to BVLOS and other higher-risk applications.
14. Does AusSORA replace Part 101?
No. AusSORA supports the assessment of an operation. Part 101 remains the regulatory framework.
15. Do all RePL holders need AusSORA training?
No. Routine VLOS work does not automatically require AusSORA. It becomes relevant when an operator plans a complex operation that needs a CASA safety case.
16. Has the 120 m limit changed?
No. The 120 m limit remains a standard operating condition unless CASA has approved another operating arrangement.
17. Do excluded-category operators benefit from the large RPA changes?
Usually not. The large RPA airworthiness pathway is aimed at aircraft over 150 kg and approved included operations. Excluded-category operators must continue following their own applicable requirements.
18. Where can I complete a drone licence in Australia?
Ace Aviation provides CASA-approved RePL training and commercial drone pathways. Training is available through locations including Melbourne, Brisbane, Sydney, Perth and Hobart, subject to the published schedule. You can review the available courses or book a training date.
Summary
The 2026 Part 101 reforms create new opportunities for large RPA operations. From 29 September, commercial operators may have more flexible airworthiness pathways, including limited operations without a CofA.
That flexibility comes with strict conditions. CASA approval, risk assessment, aircraft suitability, RePL, ReOC, registration, maintenance and operational control remain important.
For most drone pilots, the everyday rules remain unchanged. Continue to respect the 120 m limit, VLOS, daylight requirements, separation distances and other standard operating conditions.
Operators should now review their aircraft, approvals, manuals, risk assessments and training systems. If you plan BVLOS or another complex operation, make sure your application uses the current AusSORA process where required.
Ready to start? Book your training at aaa.edu.au or call 1300 336 366.
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