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such as defence executives, Indigenous and female leaders, students, scientists, technicians and academics.
Aviation Safety Seminar
The awards are open to all businesses operating in Australia supporting the defence supply chain and have become a coveted accolade for organisations and professionals seeking to forge their role in the defence industry.
Naracoorte Aerodrome, South Australia 19 November (18:00-20:30) www.casa.gov.au CASA Aviation Safety Advisors will be delivering a new AvSafety seminar in 2020 titled “Weather to fly” This seminar will discuss three key safety topics • Dangers of flying into IMC as a VFR pilot • Flight Planning • En route decision making
Drone Registration Starts
The seminar will focus on pilot decision making behaviour in the face of adverse weather. The presentation will look at the dangers of flying into IMC as a VFR pilot and focuses on ways of preventing it happening through good flight planning and en route decision making. The information is designed to enhance and refresh pilots knowledge at all levels.
A registration and accreditation scheme for commercial drone owners and operators begins from 30 September 2020. The scheme covers all remotely piloted aircraft – better known as drones – flown for work, research, training and community service.
The seminar will review the resources available and provide practical hints and tips to help pilots operate safely and efficiently. The seminars are an ideal opportunity for industry to interact with CASA, discuss local issues and ask questions of the regulator. Help make the Skies safe for all, attend a CASA AvSafety seminar in 2020.
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It means registration and accreditation is required for all drone operations other than sport or recreation. Operator accreditation will be required for anyone flying a drone under the sub two kilogram or flying over your own land excluded category unless they hold a remote pilot licence. Accreditation provides evidence of knowledge of the drone safety rules and will be delivered via online education and a quiz. Both registration and accreditation will be completed using the myCASA online portal. Registration will be free of charge for drones registered before 30 June 2021 and valid for 12 months. Accreditation is free and valid for three years. Drone registration and accreditation for people flying drones for recreation and sport is scheduled to be introduced in 2022.
Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards
20 November, Canberra www.defenceconnect.com.au/australian-defenceindustry-awards/ The Defence Connect Australian Defence Industry Awards were created to reflect the comprehensive role of the defence industry as a fundamental input to Australia’s capability. Recognising leading professionals and businesses, rather than products and platforms, the Australian Defence Industry Awards universally acknowledges all defence industry stakeholders – from our primes, SMEs, academic institutions and associations, through to high-performing individuals 68
ADM Space Summit
Hyatt Hotel, Canberra, ACT 02 December www.admevents.com.au/adm-space-summit This summit will focus on the Australian Government’s continuing aim to develop an internationally competitive space sector. The conference will hear form Government,
