Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) News

Finalists announced for AAUS Industry Champion Award 2025

Greg Tyrrell — Mon, 16 Feb 2026 22:08:20 GMT

AAUS is proud to be hosting its 8th Industry Awards night to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian uncrewed systems industry. After an extensive judging period, we are excited to announce this year's finalists.

Finalists for 2026 are:

Leadership Award

The Leadership Award will recognise individuals or organisations that lead the way with advocacy work that strives to improve the commercial and / or technological viability of the uncrewed system industry.

Ross Osborne (SYPAQ Systems)
Russell Turner (Fire and Rescue NSW)
John Fleming (FPV Australia)
Daniel Murphy (Nova Systems)
Christopher Clark (RocketDNA)
Wedgetail Aerospace
Dr Aaron McFayden (QUT)
Zoe Chadwick (Leidos Australia)
Ed Boxall (Sensorem)
Wayne Condon (Toll Uncrewed Systems)
Fire Rescue Victoria
James Bassam (Australian UAV Service)
Hover UAV

Innovation - Technology Award

The Innovation – Technology award will go to the organisation or individual that has developed drone technologies including drone systems or sub-systems. (eg. drone, payloads, avionics, powerplants, data exploitation systems) that has had a significant positive impact for end users or the broader uncrewed systems industry.

Drone-Hand
Space CoLAB
Metrops
Department 13 International
RocketDNA
Stratoship
Timed Automation Solutions
Praetorian Aeronautics
The Vertical Co
Taz Drone Solutions
FPV Australia
Swinburne University AIR Hub
Yarra Drones

Innovation - Operations Award

The Innovation – Operations award will go to the organisation or individual that has developed novel and innovative operational capabilities to benefit customers. (eg. airspace integration, swarming, novel applications).

FPV Australia
Metrops
RocketDNA
North Australia Centre for Autonomous Systems (Charles Darwin University)
Ocius Technology
Firetech Labs & Noosa Shire Council
Yarra Drones
Taz Drone Solutions
Freespace Operations
Hover UAV

Education & Safety Award

The Education & Safety Award will recognise individuals or organisations who demonstrate leadership in educating the unmanned systems industry with particular emphasis of developing a safety-focussed culture.

FPV Australia
Toll Uncrewed Systems
Commercial Drone Services

Social Impact Award

The Social Impact Award will recognise individuals or organisations who demonstrate a mission, capability or technology that has a positive impact on society or has focused on the betterment of the uncrewed industry as a whole.

Canberra Multirotor Racing Club
Ghost Nets Initiative (Ghost Net Ranger Groups / DCCEEW (Office of Chief Remote Pilot))
Australian UAV Service

Diversity & Inclusion Award

The Diversity & Inclusion Award will recognise individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting diversity and fostering inclusion within the uncrewed systems industry.

Aleisha Hvala (Charles Darwin University)
Alana Flack (Trendspek)
Australian UAV Service
Ghost Nets Initiative (Ghost Net Ranger Groups / DCCEEW (Office of Chief Remote Pilot))

NextGen Achievement Award

The NextGen Achievement Award will recognise young individuals that demonstrate elite capability and leadership in their field within the uncrewed systems sector.

Jake Tremelling (SYPAQ Systems)
Nelson White (ADF Drone Racing Association)
Ryan Walls (Department 13 International)
Trent Borchard (Mirrormapper)
Ashim Panta (Praetorian Aeronautics)
Bailey Brown (Hover UAV)
Dylan Bishop (Hover UAV)
Oliver Heys (Australian UAV Service)
Tyler Warren (Azure Integrity)

AAUS congratulates all Finalists.

Award Winners will be announced that the AAUS Gala Dinner (held in conjunction with the RPAS in Australian Skies conference 2026) in Canberra on Wednesday March 11, 2026.

AAUS launches Drone Accreditation Program

Greg Tyrrell — Wed, 14 Jan 2026 00:06:56 GMT

We’re pleased to announce the official launch of the AAUS Drone Accreditation Program — a major step forward in strengthening professionalism, capability, and trust across Australia’s uncrewed systems industry.

The Accreditation Program has been developed by industry, for industry, and is designed to:

Recognise professional operators who demonstrate strong governance, safety, and operational maturity
Support continuous professional development and good practice
Provide clients, regulators, and partners with greater confidence when engaging drone service providers
Help position accredited operators as leaders in a rapidly evolving sector
Unlock eligibility for discounted insurance premiums through industry-aligned products that reward professional standards and reduced risk.

Accreditation is voluntary, practical, and scalable, with a strong focus on real-world operations rather than unnecessary administrative burden.

Full details on eligibility, assessment criteria, and how to apply are now available on the AAUS website:

https://aaus.org.au/accreditation

We encourage all members to review the program and consider how accreditation can support your business, your people, and the broader industry’s social licence to operate.

AAUS remains committed to lifting standards, supporting safe integration, and advocating for proportionate, risk-based regulation — and this program is a key part of that commitment.

Outcomes of AAUS 2025 AGM

Greg Tyrrell — Sun, 30 Nov 2025 02:45:08 GMT

The AAUS Annual General Meeting for 2025 held on 20 November 2025. Key outcomes were:

Directors

This year, five Board positions were available, with seven highly qualified nominees standing for election. Following the member voting process and in accordance with AAUS’ governance framework, the following individuals were elected or appointed to the AAUS Board:

Elected / Appointed to the Board:

Sarah Carroll
Cameron Devries
Vic Grosjean
Aaron McKay
Warren Ludwig

They join continuing Board members to form the AAUS Board as ratified at the 2025 AGM:

AAUS Board 2025–26

Andrew Crowe (President)
Anthony Patterson (Vice President)
Paul Hardy (Secretary)
Leigh Simpson (Treasurer)
Renee Bartolo
Sarah Carroll
Mitch Deam
Cameron Devries
Vic Grosjean
Jonathan King
Aaron McKay
Warren Ludwig
Bill Waters
Rob Weaver

We congratulate all elected and returning directors and look forward to their contributions in the year ahead.

Acknowledgement of Departing Directors

On behalf of the membership, we extend our sincere thanks to Board members Simon Hooper (10 years on the Board) and Philip van der Burg (3 years) whose terms concluded this year. Their commitment, leadership and service have contributed greatly to AAUS’ growth and influence.

We are grateful for the time, expertise and enthusiasm they devoted to the organisation.

Thank You to Unsuccessful Candidates

We also thank Wayne Condon and Oliver Heys for standing for election this year.

AAUS relies on members willing to put themselves forward, and we deeply appreciate the commitment shown by all nominees. Your willingness to serve reflects the strength and engagement of our community.

Other AGM Outcomes

Members also received and accepted the 2025 Annual Report, including the audited FY25 Financial Report, noting a positive operating surplus compared to the previous financial year and strong performance across AAUS’ advocacy, membership, events and accreditation activities.

If you missed the 2025 Annual Report, you can access the report here:

[Download the AAUS 2025 Annual Report]

Looking Ahead

AAUS continues to grow its role as the peak body for uncrewed and autonomous systems in Australia. With significant regulatory and industry developments underway, the Board and AAUS team remain committed to championing safe integration, regulatory efficiency, professional standards, diversity, and industry advancement—supported by the insights and engagement of our membership.

Thank you again for your ongoing support.

Warm regards,

Greg Tyrrell
Executive Director
Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS)

Notice of AAUS 2025 AGM

Jessica Tyrrell — Wed, 22 Oct 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems Incorporated will be held in Sydney and online via Zoom.

Date: Thursday, November 20th, 2025

Time: 4:00 pm - 4:45 pm AEDT (networking and refreshments from 5:00pm to 6.30pm)

Address: AGM: Heritage Room, South Maroubra Surf Life Saving Club, 1R Arthur Byrne Reserve, Maroubra, NSW.

Networking and Refreshments from 5:00pm at Bay Hotel, 82 Marine Parade, Maroubra Beach.

Agenda

President's Welcome
Declaration of Quorum and Apologies
Adoption of AAUS AGM 2024 Minutes
Annual Report for 2025 including Financial Report
Acceptance of FY25 AAUS Audited Financial Report
Election of AAUS Board of Directors
General Business

Election of AAUS Board of Directors

Under Rule 6.2 (c), the following current AAUS Board members will retire at the 2025 AGM: Vic Grosjean, Simon Hooper, Warren Ludwig, Aaron McKay and Philip van der Burg.

Of these, Vic Grosjean, Warren Ludwig and Aaron McKay will stand again for re-election as eligible under Rule 6.2 (d).

In addition, nominations have been received from current financial AAUS members Sarah Carroll, Wayne Condon, Cameron Devries and Oliver Heys.

As we have 7 nominees for 5 Board positions, a vote will be required to determine the result.

Online Voting

Similar to past years, AAUS will adopt an online voting system to tabulate member votes. Members will be assigned a unique access key which can only be used to vote once.

All financial members* will receive an email with a link to the election application (OpaVote) in the next hour. All voting is anonymous.

(*Corporate members vote on behalf of their organisation and receive a vote weight based on the membership category. Only bundle administrators will receive the voting email on behalf of corporate memberships).

Voting closes Thursday November 13 at 1700 (AEDT).

Information on 2025 Board Nominees

Sarah Carroll (Qualifications)

Wayne Condon (Qualifications)

Cameron Devries (Qualifications)

Vic Grosjean (Qualifications)

Oliver Heys (Qualifications)

Warren Ludwig (Qualifications)

Aaron McKay (Qualifications)

Documentation

AAUS Rules

AAUS Board Voting Process

AAUS AGM 2024 Minutes

AAUS Annual Report 2025

Registration

If you would like to attend the 2025 AAUS AGM, please register using the links below.

Register to attend AGM Live in Sydney

If you have election questions or feedback, please contact me on the details below.

By order of the Board,

Paul Hardy (AAUS Company Secretary)
Date: 22/10/2025

AAUS RPAS Industry Survey 2025

Jessica Tyrrell — Tue, 23 Sep 2025 06:00:00 GMT

AAUS is once again conducting its RPAS Industry survey.

To ensure we continue to represent your interests effectively, we invite you to participate in the AAUS RPAS Industry Survey 2025.

Your input will help us:

Build a clear picture of the current state of the RPAS industry in Australia.
Understand the challenges and opportunities facing operators, end-users, and suppliers.
Strengthen our advocacy with government, regulators, and stakeholders.
Shape AAUS programs and initiatives to better support our members.

The survey should take less than 15 minutes to complete, and your responses will remain confidential.

Survey Closes: Friday October 17 (5pm AEDT)

Potential future expansion of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate in Australia

Greg Tyrrell — Wed, 17 Sep 2025 00:16:01 GMT

Potential future expansion of Automatic Dependent Surveillance Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate in Australia

The Department of Infrastructure has released a consultation paper on the potential future expansion of the Automatic Dependent Surveillance–Broadcast (ADS-B) mandate in Australia (see attached).

The proposed model includes:

VFR aircraft: staged introduction of ADS-B OUT from 2028, with full fitment expected beyond 2033, plus ADS-B IN capability for all capable aircraft from 2028.
IFR aircraft: ADS-B IN mandated from 2033 (ADS-B OUT already required).
Drones: from 2028, BVLOS operations to have ADS-B IN (onboard or ground-based); small drones above 400 ft AGL, and all medium/large drones, to have ADS-B OUT.
Advanced Air Mobility (AAM): ADS-B IN and OUT required from 2028.

The paper recognises the benefits of ADS-B for safety, situational awareness, and enabling emerging aviation operations, while also noting the cost and implementation challenges for operators.

Consultation is open until 27 October 2025 via the Government’s Have Your Say portal.

AAUS has been strongly advocating for an ADS-B mandate for a number of years now.

AAUS will be preparing a submission, and we encourage members to provide their views and feedback directly, as well as through us, to ensure the drone and emerging aviation sector is well represented.

Preliminary Notice of AAUS AGM 2025

Jessica Tyrrell — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 06:30:00 GMT

Preliminary Notice of AAUS AGM 2025

Advance Notice is hereby given that the Annual General Meeting of the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems Incorporated will be held on Thursday 20th November 2025 in Sydney (Venue and time to be confirmed).
Formal Notice of the AGM will be sent to all members at least 21 clear days prior to the AGM.
This early advice is being provided so members can consider whether they wish to stand for election to the Board of Directors and also whether they wish to raise any matters for discussion and determination at the AGM.

Election of Directors (General Board)

In accordance with the Rules of the Association, the AAUS Board consists of an Executive Committee (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and up to 11 General Board members. A total of five Board members elected at the 2022 AGM will step down from the Board at the forthcoming AGM but are eligible to offer themselves for re-election. Members of AAUS are welcome to nominate for the AAUS Board.

Nominees for election to the Board must be financial Individual members of the Association or the nominees of corporate members. (Newsletter members are not eligible). A nomination form is required, signed by a Nominator (who must be a financial member of AAUS) and by the Nominee. This must be submitted to the Secretary (secretary@aaus.org.au) by 5pm AEDT on Friday 17th October 2025. It must be accompanied by a completed Qualification of Directors form, setting out information on the Nominee’s applicable experience and availability to undertake Board roles. This form will be circulated to members with the AGM notice to allow members to review the qualifications of candidates.

Nomination Forms

Copies of the Nomination Form and the Qualification of Directors Form are attached.

AAUS Board Nomination Form

AAUS Board Qualifications Questionnaire Form

Motions for the AGM

Under the Rules of Association, Motions to be put to the AGM need to be received by the Executive Director at least 21 clear days prior to the AGM (by 5pm AEDT on Friday 17th October 2025). The Motions must be in writing, proposed and seconded by financial members of AAUS.

As the purpose of the AGM is to consider and approve the past operations of the Association and its future operations and governance, it is normal that Motions to be put to the AGM are relevant to those matters.

By order of the Board,

Paul Hardy (AAUS Company Secretary)
Date: 15/09/2025

AAUS Advocates For More CASA Resourcing

Jessica Tyrrell — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 07:25:02 GMT

This month CASA released more detailed data on RPAS regulatory services. While AAUS applauds this initiative, the published delivery timeframes and targets confirm a trend that CASA are not coping with regulatory services for the RPAS sector. The timeframes, in some cases extending to over one year, are simply not acceptable for a safe and viable industry.

In response, AAUS has written to key government stakeholders including Minister Catherine King seeking urgent reforms to address this issue.

You can read the letter here

AAUS Releases EOI For Accreditation Program

Jessica Tyrrell — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 07:17:23 GMT

AAUS has continued to work hard in developing an industry-led accreditation program aimed at drone operators. We are now seeking Expressions of Interest for the Accreditation Oversight Committee and Accreditation Learning Partners.

For more information, read here

AAUS Industry Champion Awards - Winners Announced

Greg Tyrrell — Fri, 20 Jun 2025 02:56:45 GMT

2025 AAUS Industry Award Winners were announced at the AAUS Gala Dinner held in Canberra on Tuesday June 17, 2025.

The Awards recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian uncrewed systems industry.

AAUS congratulates for following winners for their outstanding achievements.

Leadership Award

Western Australia Police - Air Wing (RPAS Operations)

Innovation - Technology Award

Trendspek

Innovation - Operations Award

Toll Uncrewed Systems

Education & Safety Award

Flight Safety Foundation (BARS Program)

Social Impact Award

Australian Defence Drone Racing Associations

Diversity & Inclusion Award

Global Drone Solutions

NextGen Achievement Award

Ben Mortensen & Rudi Browning (Profly Cinema)

To learn more about this year's winners, click here.

AAUS Industry Champion Awards 2025 - Finalists Announced

Greg Tyrrell — Thu, 22 May 2025 05:26:40 GMT

AAUS is proud to be hosting its 7th Industry Awards night to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian uncrewed systems industry. After an extensive judging period, we are excited to announce this year's finalists.

Finalists for 2025 are:

Leadership Award

James Bassam (Australian UAV Service)
Ed Boxall (Sensorem)
Wayne Condon (Toll Uncrewed Systems)
Derek Feebrey (Trendspek)
John Fleming (FPV Australia)
Mahmood Hussein (Global Drone Solutions)
Fiona Lake (Rural Drone Academy)
Clem Newton-Brown (Skyportz)
Dr Ruth Patterson (Elysium EPL)
Ben Westgarth (Department 13)
Western Australia Police - Air Wing (RPAS Operations)

Innovation - Technology Award

Drone-Hand
Freespace Operations
Grabba Technologies
RocketDNA
Sensorem
SPARC AI
Stratoship
Toll Uncrewed Systems
Trendspek
V-TOL Aerospace

Innovation - Operations Award

Endeavour Energy
Toll Uncrewed Systems
Wash Drones
Yarra Drones

Education & Safety Award

Australian UAV Service
Flight Safety Foundation (BARS Program)
FPV Australia
Global Drone Solutions
Toll Uncrewed Systems

Social Impact Award

Australian Defence Drone Racing Associations
Australian UAV Service
Canberra Multirotor Racing Club
Defence Intern Program
Global Drone Solutions
Toll Uncrewed Systems

Diversity & Inclusion Award

The Diversity & Inclusion Award will recognise individuals and organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting deversity and fostering inclusion within the uncrewed systems industry.

Australian UAV Service
Luke Chaplain (SkyKelpie)
Defence Intern Program
Alana Flack (Trendspek)
Global Drone Solutions
Fiona Lake (Rural Drone Academy)

NextGen Achievement Award

The NextGen Achievement Award will recognise young individuals that demonstrate elite capability and leadership in their field within the uncrewed systems sector.

Luke Chaplain (SkyKelpie)
Doug Conn (Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group)
Marc Cook-Russell (Department 13)
Andrew Davies (Taz Drone Solutions)
Benjamin Harvey (Toll Uncrewed Systems)
Oliver Heys (Australian UAV Service)
Ben Mortensen & Rudi Browning (Profly Cinema)
Dr Ashim Panta (Quickstep Holdings)
Nelson White (RAAF)

Award Winners will be announced that the AAUS Gala DInner (held in conjunction with the RPAS in Australian Skies conference 2025) in Canberra on Tuesday June 17, 2025.

RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap webinar - 8 May 2025

Greg Tyrrell — Fri, 16 May 2025 05:00:28 GMT

In this webinar, CASA and AAUS provide an update on the RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap.

In this recording, presenters outline the latest updates on the Roadmap’s progress, key milestones, and upcoming initiatives.

Watch Recorded Presentation

Further information on the RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap: The RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap | Civil Aviation Safety Authority

UAS Participation Scholarship Winners Announced

Greg Tyrrell — Mon, 12 May 2025 04:44:34 GMT

AAUS is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2025 UAS Industry Participation Scholarship.
We extend our appreciation to Airservices Australia for their ongoing support of the scholarship.

Congratulations to this year’s scholarship recipients: Miryam Piechocinski, Kyle Stead, Janice Wong, Emily Howman, Amos Wallis, Kasey Williams, Kirstie Lawrence, Yamila Fernandez, and John Fejo. This year's winners reflect the growing talent and innovation within the sector.

AAUS would also like to acknowledge Fiona Lake and Paul Hardy for their expertise in evaluating applications as well as FPV Australia for providing discounted training opportunities to some of the scholarship winners.

AAUS Industry Champion Awards 2025 - Call for Nominations

Greg Tyrrell — Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:55:01 GMT

AAUS is proud to be hosting its 7th Industry Awards night to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian uncrewed systems industry.

Award Categories:

Leadership
Innovation - Technical
Innovation - Operations
Education & Safety
Social Impact
Diversity & Inclusion
Next Generation

The call for nominations is now open.

Submissions for any award must be received by 5:00 pm (AEST) Monday May 12, 2025 .

Award Winners will be announced that the AAUS Gala DInner (held in conjunction with the RPAS in Australian Skies conference 2025) in Canberra on Tuesday June 17, 2025.

More information

Round 2 for the UAS Industry Participation Scholarship Now Open

Greg Tyrrell — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 23:01:53 GMT

Airservices Australia in partnership with the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) is providing a scholarship fund to support Australia's rapidly growing uncrewed industry. The purpose of the UAS Industry Scholarships is to foster greater participation and diversity of participants in the Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) industry.

The scholarship will be used to pay for costs of training and related activities undertaken by individuals to promote the benefits and generate interest in entering the UAS industry, or to gain additional qualifications or experience in the UAS industry, with a focus on increasing the diversity of those seeking to enter the UAS industry.

Scholarship Benefits

Scholarships of up to $5,000 per applicant will be awarded to eligible applicants to cover eligible activities and costs.

A total of $25,000 will be awarded each year for the next five years.

More Details

Airservices Australia announces First Round of UAS Service Suppliers

Greg Tyrrell — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 04:13:53 GMT

Airservices Australia has announced the first round of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS) Service Suppliers (USS) to connect to the new Flight Information Management System (FIMS), the data-sharing platform that will enable drones and other uncrewed aircraft to be seamlessly incorporated into Australian airspace.

Following a Request for Proposal in late 2024 seeking specialist USS technology providers to collaborate with Airservices, Australian owned and operated AvSoft and Yarra Drones, along with United States based OneSky, have been selected to participate in the first round of technical integration with the FIMS.

More Information

Government releases UTM Action Plan

Greg Tyrrell — Mon, 16 Dec 2024 23:53:39 GMT

The government has released the UTM Action Plan, outlining the whole-of-government approach to delivering Uncrewed aerial system Traffic Management (UTM) in an iterative, proportionate and industry supportive manner.

The UTM Action Plan outlines government actions across 4 focus areas to help grow Australia's UTM:

Separation and airspace integration
Better regulation
Fit for purpose regulatory approvals
Improved compliance, enforcement and security.

For more details, visit UTM Action Plan.

AAUS supports this initiative together with broader Australian airspace policy and regulatory development to create a safer and more efficient airspace and regulatory environment for emerging aviation technologies to succeed.

As always, we appreciate your feedback if you have areas of concern.

CASA releases updated RPAS and AAM Roadmap

Greg Tyrrell — Tue, 10 Dec 2024 23:49:18 GMT

CASA has announced the release of the updated RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap, reflecting valuable feedback from industry. The update outlines clearer timelines, risk-based frameworks and simplified pathways to support innovation in the RPAS and AAM sectors.

Key updates include new priorities for research and development (R&D) operations, large RPAS, and advanced airspace management. These changes are designed to enable growth and innovation, with a strong focus on supporting scalable, safe, and efficient advancements in air mobility.

CASA has streamlined efforts to address regulatory challenges, focusing on international alignment and ensuring a risk-based safety framework that fosters innovation and industry growth. The updated roadmap is a testament to CASA's commitment to transparency, consultation, and clarity.

For more details, visit RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap.

Media Release - Change of AAUS Leadership

Greg Tyrrell — Sun, 24 Nov 2024 23:55:15 GMT

Dr Reece Clothier, longstanding President of AAUS, has announced he will be stepping down as President of the Association at the AAUS Annual General Meeting held in Melbourne on November 21, 2024.

Elected at the recent AGM, Andrew Crowe will lead AAUS into the future as the incoming President. Andrew brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served on the AAUS Board for the past five years, including the past year as Secretary.

Read full Media Release

Results of 2024 AAUS AGM

Greg Tyrrell — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 23:50:02 GMT

The AAUS Annual General Meeting was held yesterday in Melbourne. Results of the meeting are summarised here.

Highlights:

Reece Clothier steps down as AAUS President after 9 years as President.
Andrew Crowe has been elected as the new AAUS President
New AAUS Board ratified

President's Welcome

Dr Reece Clothier, longstanding President of AAUS, has announced he will be stepping down as President of the Association before the end of the year. After almost a decade in the role, Dr Clothier said now was the right time for new leadership to take the Association forward.

“I am immensely proud of what the Association has achieved, and it has been an honour and privilege to have been part of that journey,” he said to attendees at the AAUS 2024 Annual General Meeting.

Dr Clothier has been part of the Association since its founding in 2009, taking on the voluntary role of President in 2015. Since then, AAUS has matured into the peak national representative body for the commercial RPAS and AAM sector, with more than 4,000 members.

“In our first year we would’ve been lucky to have 30 financial members; while I am so proud to see how far we’ve come, I’m even more excited to see where the Association can go from here,” Reece said.

Over the years Reece has represented the Association in countless policy and regulatory forums, the most recent being co-chairing of the RPAS and AAM Strategic Regulatory Roadmap and Australian Advanced Air Mobility Vision and Roadmap. In addition to advocacy and engagement, Reece has played a key role in maturing the governance and strategy of the Association.

As to the future, Dr Clothier said “... that while I may be stepping back, I won’t be stepping out. I intend to continue in my support for the Association and the emerging aviation industry,” with Reece continuing as an advisor to the AAUS Board. He will also continue as a member of the CASA Aviation Safety Advisory Panel and an independent non-executive Director of the Flight Safety Foundation Australia – roles he holds independently of AAUS.

On behalf of the membership, the AAUS Board offers its profound thanks to Reece for his leadership and immeasurable contributions as President and AAUS Board Member over the last 15 years.

Acceptance of 2023 AGM Minutes

The minutes of the 2023 AAUS AGM were ratified as a true account of that meeting.

Annual Report

Greg Tyrrell delivered highlights of the annual report including discussion of AAUS' advocacy, membership and event activity during 2024.

Read full Annual Report here:

Financial Report

Leigh Simpson delivered the audited Financial Report for FY24.

Key points:

An independent audit of the financial statements was completed by Colquhouns Qld
A net deficit of $61,371 in 2023-24 compared to a profit of $29,023 in 2022-23 .
Revenue of $628,746 was 13% lower than in 2022-23. Our event schedule and performance is a significant factor in our yearly revenue and expenditure outcomes.
Cash at Bank $209,530
Looking forward we are expecting a surplus in FY25 associated with a more favourable event schedule and pulling back of some staffing costs.

The financial report for FY24 was accepted.

Election of Directors

In accordance with AAUS Rules, the following people have been appointed to the Board for a 3 year term:

Renee Bartolo (re-appointment)
Paul Hardy (re-appointment)
Jonathan King (re-appointment)
Anthony Patterson (re-appointment)
William Waters (new appointment from Leidos Australia)

In accordance with the AAUS Rules, Warren Ludwig has been re-appointed to the Board for a 1 year term (filling the vacated Seat arising from Reece Clothier's retirment).

Election of AAUS Board Executive Positions

In accordance with AAUS Rules, AAUS ran a process to seek nomitations for the Executive Positions of President and Vice President.

The position of President has been accepted by Andrew Crowe.
The position of Vice President has been accepted by Anthony Patterson.
Due to Andrew Crowe vacating the role of Secretary, AAUS will fill that role in coming weeks.

The results of the election of the AAUS Board for 2024 was ratified.

AAUS releases 2024 Annual Report

Greg Tyrrell — Wed, 20 Nov 2024 22:00:00 GMT

AAUS is proud to release its 2024 Annual Report ahead of today's Annual General Meeting in Melbourne.

Click on image to view / download the document.

AAUS 2024 AGM

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 02:42:40 GMT

AAUS has issued advanced notice of its 2024 Annual General Meeting, which will be taking place in Melbourne on Thursday 21st November 2024.

Venue: Queensbridge Room, Holiday Inn Express, 35-47 City Road, Southbank, Melbourne
Time: 1530 – 1630 (AEDT) AGM followed by drinks until 1800 (at the same venue)

Formal notice of the AGM will be sent to all members at least 21 days prior to the AGM

This early advice is being provided so members can consider whether they wish to stand for election to the Board of Directors and also whether they wish to raise any matters for discussion and determination at the AGM.

Election of Directors (General Board)

In accordance with the Rules of the Association, the AAUS Board consists of an Executive Committee (President, Vice President, Treasurer and Secretary) and up to 11 General Board members. A total of five Board members elected at the 2021 AGM will step down from the Board at the forthcoming AGM, but are eligible to offer themselves for re-election. Members of AAUS are welcome to nominate for the AAUS Board.

Nominees for election to the Board must be financial Individual members of the Association or the nominees of corporate members. (Newsletter members are not eligible). A nomination form is required, signed by a Nominator (who must be a financial member of AAUS) and by the Nominee. This must be submitted to the Executive Director (greg.tyrrell@aaus.org.au) by 5pm AEDT on Friday 18th October 2024. It must be accompanied by a completed Qualification of Directors form, setting out information on the Nominee’s applicable experience and availability to undertake Board roles. This form will be circulated to members with the AGM notice to allow members to review the qualifications of candidates.

Nomination Forms

Copies of the Nomination Form and the Qualification of Directors Form are attached.

AAUS Board Nomination Form

AAUS Board Qualification Form

Motions for the AGM

Under the Rules of Association, Motions to be put to the AGM need to be received by the Executive Director at least 21 clear days prior to the AGM (by 5pm AEDT on Friday 18th October 2024). The Motions must be in writing, proposed and seconded by financial members of AAUS.

Drone Liability Case Studies

Thu, 29 Aug 2024 02:34:49 GMT

Following AAUS' networking event with Norton White in Sydney, at which Senior Partners Olga Kubyk and Brendan Lord dicussed drone liability, brainstorming liability issues involving drones in fictional scenarios which had been designed to bring light to some of the interesting ways in which laws apply to drone operators, Norton White have released copies of the relevant extracts from legislation for AAUS members to download.

If you have any questions regarding the document or would like more information, contact Olga or Brendan directly.

AAUS responds to Government's Guidelines relating to Privacy for Drone Operators

Sun, 11 Aug 2024 08:28:40 GMT

Since commenting on an earlier draft of Drone Privacy Guidelines, AAUS has engaged with its membership via a survey, and generated discussion amongst AAUS membership advisory groups and other industry stakeholders.

The main points from the AAUS submission were:

The majority of AAUS members view community perception of privacy in relation to drone operations as extremely high and support the development of guidelines for drone operators.
The privacy guidelines should provide a set of recommended best practice for industry to meet community expectations in relation to privacy and be consistent with Australian Privacy Principles contained with the Privacy Act 1998.
Any recommendations made in such guidance needs to be pragmatic, proportionate, not add additional burden to drone operators and be consistent with other regulation (ie. applicable Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998).

Read AAUS' drone privacy submisson

AAUS 2024 RPAS Industry Survey

Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:54:35 GMT

The results of AAUS' RPAS Industry Survey for 2024 are now available to download from the AAUS website. The objective of these surveys is to gain feedback from industry and use that information to guide our advocacy strategy to meet the needs of our members and the constantly evolving industry.

From the data we received we have made attempts to draw insights or takeaways. We have also compared the results with the last time we ran the survey to look for any significant changes over that time period, so we can continue or pivot the focus of our work to ensure we are targeting the most appropriate issues.

AAUS Release AAM Vision Document and Roadmap

Tue, 09 Apr 2024 05:56:35 GMT

The Australian government, along with various local authorities, recognise the significant potential of Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) for Australia. Efforts are underway to develop policies to support the growth of the AAM sector. However, it's evident that a unified industry perspective is essential for shaping the vision and roadmap for this sector's development.

The Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS), representing the emerging aviation industry, is committed to support the government in facilitating policy development and investment initiatives. Acknowledging the diverse needs of the industry, AAUS is coordinating an industry-wide consensus to guide government efforts.

Led by AAUS' AAM Working Group, which includes various stakeholders from the AAM ecosystem, and informed by national policy discussions and past AAM Summits, AAUS has produced a vision document and roadmap. This document outlines objectives and principles to steer policy development and ensures industry representation in decision-making processes.

A copy of the AAM Industry Vision Document is now available to download from the AAUS website

AAUS Announce Industry Award Winners for 2024

Wed, 06 Mar 2024 04:59:22 GMT

AAUS is proud once again to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian uncrewed systems industry.

As in previous years AAUS received an amazing number of nominations for the 2024 awards, highlighting the strength and level of innovation that is taking place in our industry All the finalists made impressive reading and we thank everyone for takling the time to nominate, the high standards made judging very difficult.

The judging panel for 2024 consisted of Warren Ludwig, Sue Keay and Greg Ferguson.

This years awards were presented at the AAUS Gala Dinner held at Hotel Realm Canberra on the evening of March 5th, 2024

We congratulate the AAUS Industry Champions 2024.

The Leadership Award recognises individuals or organisations that lead the way with advocacy work that strives to improve the commercial and / or technological viability of the unmanned system industry.

The 2024 winner is Brendan Williams, Boeing. Brendan is a technical leader in all regards. He is self-less and tireless in his efforts to advance the industry in Australia and on the global stage. His work has led to significant changes to policy and rulemaking, technologies and operations; with many of the regulations today connected to ideas, initiatives and engagements he has led over the last 15 years.

Brendan Williams (Boeing)

The Innovation – technology Award recognises organisations that have developed drone technologies including drone systems or sub-systems that has had a significant positive impact for end users or the broader uncrewed systems industry.

The 2024 winner is Wildlife Drones in recognition for the development of the world’s first robotic radio-tracking drone system prototype and subsequently into a viable product in production now in its second generation (called a payload which attaches to several off the shelf drones). The innovative technology empowers land managers and wildlife researchers to track small animal movements like never before offering a much needed alternative to traditional animal tracking technology.

Wildlife Drones

The Innovation – Operations Award recognises organisations or individuals that has developed novel and innovative operational capabilities to benefit customers.

The 2024 winner is Sensorem, in recognition for developing an innovative solution to address the significant damage caused by birds at CBH grain storage sites in Western Australia. By utilising drone-in-a-box technology and conducting remote BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) operations, Sensorem has successfully developed a ground-breaking solution to tackle the persistent issue of bird damage at CBH grain storage sites across the Wheatbelt in Western Australia.

Ed Boxall (Sensorem)

The Education & Safety Award recognises individuals or organisations who demonstrate leadership in educating the unmanned systems industry with particular emphasis of developing a safety-focussed culture.

The 2024 winner is FPV Australia in regcognition for their outstanding Chief Remote Training Program. By embracing the principles of accessibility, comprehensiveness, and practical relevance, the program not only equipped Pilots with the necessary technical skills but also instilled in them the leadership qualities essential for steering drone operations towards success.

John Fleming and Angel Wong (FPV Australia)

The Social Impact Award replaces the Humanitarian Achievement Award and recognises individuals or organisations who demonstrate a mission, capability or technology that has a positive impact on society or has focused on the betterment of the uncrewed industry as a whole.

The 2024 winner is AUAVS Shark Surveillance Program. SLSNSW Australian UAV Service's (AUAVS) Shark Surveillance Program, funded by NSW is of remarkable scale and has been instrumental in addressing a significant social and industry issue, while making a positive impact on the community. It has also been a true example of a lasting, community embedded UAV program, operated at scale by diverse members of the community.

Paul Hardy and SLSNSW Team (SLSNSW Australian UAV)

The NextGen Achievement Award recognises young individuals (under 35 yo) that demonstrate elite capability and leadership in their field within the uncrewed systems sector.

The 2024 winner is Isaac Palmer (DCCEEW). Isaac is an outstanding young professional who is being recognised for his advocacy efforts on behalf of industry

Isaac Palmer (DCCEEW)

The Diversity & Inclusion Award recognises individuals or organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting diversity and fostering inclusion within the uncrewed systems industry.

The 2024 winner is Sue Osborn (Skyshows/Mirragin) in recognition for her tireless efforts to create opportunities for people from diverse backgrounds and under represented groups to access, participate and succeed in our industry.

Sue Osborn (Skyshows/Mirragin)

60 Million Drone Flights by 2043

Fri, 09 Feb 2024 05:01:41 GMT

Analysis commissioned by Airservices Australia predicts the annual number of drone flights in Australian skies will surge from 1.5 million a year in 2023 to 60.4 million a year by 2043.

The report, Sizing the future drone and advanced air mobility market in Australia, was produced for Airservices to inform the ongoing discussion on how Australia can best prepare for and benefit from the increasing availability of drone technology. The report is now available to download from Airservice Australia's website

The exponential growth in drone traffic is expected to be driven by increasing demand from the transport and logistics sector, which is forecast to make up 77 per cent of the increase in drone traffic. The report also predicts that by 2043 Australian farmers will be making 500,000 drone flights annually to monitor crops, while drones will make 1.5 million food deliveries to Australian households.

Emergency services are also forecast to make increasing use of drone technology. More than 300,000 flights will be made annually to support frontline police and 80,000 flights in support of surf lifesavers, while 100,000 patients will be transported to hospital by a specialised new air ambulances.

Drones are already employed widely in Australian agriculture and mining operations, where they are used for operational monitoring, surveying and mapping. Several new market entrants are also delivering food and goods by drone, with more than 120,000 trips per year taking place already.

Electric air taxis are expected to make nearly 1 million flights in 2043, with providers targeting Australian launches to coincide with the 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games in Brisbane.

Responsible for the safe and efficient use of Australian airspace, Airservices commissioned the scoping report to inform its future planning for uncrewed aircraft traffic management—a growing part of the aviation industry.

The report notes there is broad agreement among industry stakeholders that achieving and managing the increase in drone traffic will require an appropriate and responsive regulatory framework, and a willingness to work collaboratively to enable the safe and sustainable growth of uncrewed aviation.

“Airservices is building the technology foundations to support increasing drone and air taxi use in Australia, and key to that is collaboration between all stakeholders,” said Jason Harfield, Airservices Chief Executive Officer.

“Airservices’ no.1 priority is safety, and we look forward to working with industry, government and community to chart a course for next-generation technology in Australian skies.”

Luke Gumley, Airservices’ Head of Transformation Uncrewed Services, said: “Airservices is partnering with industry to deliver the backbone to a world-leading air traffic management system for drones which will support the safe and efficient integration of all aircraft including drones and air taxis into Australia’s increasingly busy airspace.

“The Flight Information Management System is being built using innovative digital and automated technologies, cyber resilience, and privacy as core foundations.

“To ensure open and transparent industry engagement, Airservices has drawn together key industry stakeholders to form the Uncrewed Services Advisory Network to enable us to better connect directly with drone and air taxi operators, and the wider aviation industry.”

AAUS is supportive of this research as it highlights the potential for industry and the benefits drones can deliver to Australia providing all current barriers to regulation be effectively addressed. AAUS also supports the data driven approach taken by Airservices and the Australian Government to inform policy development and implementation.

AAUS is also part of Airservice Australia's Uncrewed Services Advisory Network (USAN) and plays an active role in the discissions around the opportunities and challenges of integrating Australia's airspace.

Newly Elected Board Members

Wed, 29 Nov 2023 06:03:04 GMT

Following last week's AGM we are pleased to announce our AAUS Board election results.

Congratulations to Keirin Joyce, Mitch Deam and Natasha Santha for their appointment to the AAUS board, and welcome back Leigh Simpson and Andrew Crowe.

All five have been elected to the board for three year terms.

We would also like to recognise retiring board members Max Lye, Terry Martin and Andrew Duggan and thank them for their contributions and support during their time on the AAUS Board.

Government Aviation Green Paper Consultation

Thu, 12 Oct 2023 04:55:26 GMT

The Aviation Green Paper, released on 7 September 2023, marks an important stage in developing the Aviation White Paper which will set the policy direction for the aviation sector out to 2050.

Through the Green Paper, the Government is seeking feedback on aviation matters, including:

airlines, airports and passengers – competition, consumer protections and disability access settings
regional and remote aviation services
maximising aviation’s contribution to net zero
airport development planning process and consultation mechanisms
general aviation
fit-for-purpose agencies and regulations
emerging aviation technologies
future industry workforce
international aviation

Submissions on the Green Paper will help to inform the development of the Aviation White Paper, to be released in mid-2024.

AAUS responds to Government Remote ID Discussion Paper

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 02:01:04 GMT

Since commenting on an earlier draft of this Remote ID discussion paper, AAUS has invested significant time and effort on activities to build a more considered position. Activities have included a membership survey, discussion amongst AAUS membership advisory groups and other industry stakeholders.

Generally, support and feedback on the potential use of Remote ID was mixed and AAUS believes that this stems from an absence of a clear vision on what outcome we are trying to achieve with this technology and how it fits into the broader UTM and technology architecture.

AAUS conclusions are:

AAUS believes that in consultation with the broad aviation industry, the Australian Government and agencies needs to develop clear vision around a future airspace framework, airspace integration for drones (including the use of UTM) and drone use accountability to determine the most appropriate technical solutions to implement.
This is a discussion that goes beyond the drone community and goes to the strategic direction of airspace and airspace traffic management for all airspace users. It is AAUS’ understanding that the Australian Future Airspace Framework is tasked to develop the strategic vision and roadmap for the Australian Airspace System – inclusive of considerations as it relates to drones, AAM, and alongside the needs of the existing aviation sectors, airports, and the ANSP.
Before that stage, we recommend no action with respect to a Remote ID mandate.
Remote ID may have a place in a future UTM ecosystem.
We do not believe that there is sufficient evidence to justify implementation of a Remote ID mandate in Australia based on accountability or security concerns.
There are potential unintended consequences of a broad Remote ID mandate.

Read full AAUS Submission

AAUS Joins Battery Stewardship Scheme

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 02:02:11 GMT

In a move towards promoting environmental sustainability and responsible e-waste management, the Australian Association for Uncrewed Systems (AAUS) has become a supporter of the Battery Stewardship Scheme.

The Battery Stewardship Scheme, launched in collaboration with government and industry stakeholders, aims to address the growing concern of electronic waste and its impact on the environment. With the proliferation of battery-powered devices used in the uncrewed systems industry, AAUS's decision to give its support to the scheme is a positive movement in driving sustainable practices within the sector.

As the leading voice in advocating for the safe and responsible use of uncrewed systems, the AAUS represents a diverse community of organizations engaged in developing and deploying drones, autonomous vehicles, and other unmanned technologies across various sectors, including agriculture, logistics, environmental monitoring, and public safety.

The decision to join the Battery Stewardship Scheme underscores the AAUS's commitment to mitigating the environmental impact of discarded batteries. By doing so, the association seeks to encourage its member companies to take a proactive role in managing the life cycle of batteries used in their UAS and AAM systems, from procurement to disposal.

As part of the affiliation with the scheme AAUS will be able to provide members with resources and information to ensure that end-of-life batteries are collected, recycled, and properly disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner.

Airservices Australia announcements at AAUS RPAS in Australian Skies 2023 conference

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 02:03:13 GMT

Scholarship Fund

Airservices Australia is proudly offering a $25,000 scholarships fund in support of Australia’s burgeoning uncrewed industry.

The scholarships, in partnership with AAUS, will foster greater participation and diversity in the uncrewed aircraft systems industry. Stay tuned for more details on how you can apply for the scholarships, set to be awarded later this year.

UAS Industry Market Analysis

Airservices’ Chief Executive Officer Jason Harfield said it was a privilege to speak at the conference on how the company is investing more than $100 million to deliver uncrewed services. Airservices is delivering a suite of digital and automated capabilities including the Flight Information Management System (FIMS), Airservices as a UAS Service Supplier (USS), drone surveillance and UAS geospatial data management.

To help Airservices Australia better understand the current state of the UAS industry and its projected growth, it has commissioned a market analysis. To register your interest, click here.

Uncrewed Services Advisory Network (USAN)

Airservices also announced the formation of the Uncrewed Services Advisory Network (USAN) to enable us to better connect directly with the aviation industry.

“The USAN will provide us with informed and objective high-level advice on current and emerging challenges and opportunities that may have implications for our delivery of services to uncrewed and advanced air mobility customers,” Mr Harfield said.

“Importantly, we want to ensure that our service delivery is appropriately matched to the industry’s evolving needs.”

Airservices is now calling for expressions of interest (EOI) to be on the USAN. We encourage attendees to register and to be part of our journey to deliver the future of airspace management in Australia.

AAUS Industry Awards 2023 Winners Announced

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 02:05:07 GMT

AAUS is proud once again to recognise individuals and organisations that have made a significant contribution to the Australian uncrewed systems industry.

For the 2023 awards, over 70 nominations were received for the 7 award categories highlighting the strength of our rapidly developing industry. The finalists made impressive reading and judging panel had a very difficult job in determining the winners.

The judging panel consisted of Warren Ludwig, Gregor Ferguson and Greg Tyrrell.

This years awards were presented at the AAUS Gala Dinner held at Hotel Realm Canberra on the evening of June 14, 2023.

We congratulate the AAUS Industry Champions 2023.

The Leadership Award recognises individuals or organisations that lead the way with advocacy work that strives to improve the commercial and / or technological viability of the unmanned system industry.

The 2023 winner is Melanie Olsen (Australian Institute of Marine Science) for her work as Project Director for ReefWorks (AIMS) in driving engagement and positive outcomes between operators of maritime autonomous systems and regulatory bodies in Australia. Recently, ReefWorks has achieved regulatory approval for Australia's first sandbox for uncrewed systems testing. Melanie's dedication and leadership in this space is creating a shift in industry engagement and will result in opportunities for SMEs to enter the industry, creating a stronger future for uncrewed systems in Australia.

Melanie Olsen (AIMS)

The 2023 winner is AMSL Aero in recognition of their contributions to electric aviation, advanced air mobility and uncrewed systems. Highlighted by their achievement of successfully hovering a full-scale prototype vehicle and the development of uncrewed subscale platforms, AMSL Aero is pushing the boundaries of aerospace. Their pioneering work is redefining the industry, setting new standards in a rapidly evolving field.

Andrew Moore (AMSL Aero)

The Innovation – Operations Award recognises organisations or individuals that has developed novel and innovative operational capabilities to benefit customers.

The 2023 winner is Boeing / QUT Air Risk Collaboration Team. Boeing’s ATLAS Program and the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) joined in a collaboration to develop a data-driven, quantitative Mid-Air Collision (MAC) Risk Model and an associated process for generating high fidelity digital airspace risk maps. These maps are foundational to the completion of more accurate SORA safety assessments, design of airspace, route designs, and separation standards for AAM and UAS. Boeing and QUT are making this work available to global authorities for the benefit of all of industry.

Brendan Williams (Boeing), Aaron McFadyen (QUT), Dr Guilherme Froes Silva (QUT) and Kelly Cox (Boeing).

The 2023 winner is Hover UAV for implementing strategic programs to enhance safety in the drone industry, specifically focusing on Beyond Visual Line of Sight (BVLOS) operations. Hover UAV recognised the need to address the challenges and risks associated with transitioning from VLOS flights to BVLOS in the rapidly evolving RPAS industry.

Nicola MacPhail, Phillip Grieve and Jackie Dujmovic (Hover UAV)

The 2023 winner is office of the Chief Remote Pilot (Department of Climate Change, Energy the Environment and Water) based on a system and a program of projects to deliver social benefits and impact across the country. DCCEEW operates drones for numerous purposes throughout Australia and Antarctica to conserve, protect and sustainably manage Australia’s biodiversity, ecosystems, environment and heritage.

Isaac Palmer, Renee Bartolo and Luke Horjus (DCCEEW)

The NextGen Achievement Award recognises young individuals (under 35 yo) that demonstrate elite capability and leadership in their field within the uncrewed systems sector.

The 2023 winner is Tom Putland (CASA) for his tireless work to progress the regulatory environment in Australia and abroad, most notably with his work in JARUS. Tom’s involvement in JARUS includes being an Australian representative and key contributor to outcomes that benefit all of the RPAS industry since 2017. He has also made significant contributions to progressing the understanding of airworthiness requirements for drones, detect and avoid design and test and evaluation guidelines, which when completed will be a significant enabler for more widespread BVLOS operations.

Tom Putland (CASA)

The Diversity & Inclusion Award recognises individuals or organisations who have made an outstanding contribution to supporting diversity and fostering inclusion within the uncrewed systems industry.

The 2023 winner is Chris Warrior (Wiru Drone Solutions) a Kokatha/Wirangu man who is the founder/owner and Chief Remote Pilot of his 100% Indigenous owned business, Wiru Drone Solutions. Chris has a strong community focus and extensive experience in facilitating Indigenous mentoring programs and is being recognised for his dedicated work in providing pathways into drone operations and STEM for young Indigenous people by offering drone education workshops.

Chris Warrior (Wiru Drone Solutions)

AAUS Releases Position Paper on Electronic Conspicuity

Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:11:35 GMT

Australia’s airspace is expected to get busier and more complex with continued growth in conventional air traffic and the introduction of new airspace users like Advance Air Mobility (AAM) and Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS).

To enhance the safety and efficiency of Australia's airspace system and provide a pathway to future integrated airspace operations involving RPAS and AAM, AAUS is advocating for broader use of electronic conspicuity (EC) devices.

AAUS has engaged with its membership to develop a position paper. Our next focus will be on working with other aviation sectors and government to find a path forward.

Read AAUS Position Paper

Wisk and Council of Mayors (SEQ) develop AAM White Paper

Wed, 08 Feb 2023 01:13:20 GMT

This week, Wisk and the Council of Mayors (South East Queensland) launched a joint opportunities paper that highlights the benefits Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) can bring to Queensland - including things like cutting down traffic congestion and connecting remote areas to important services.

Read more about their joint vision for how AAM can transform Queensland.