Frequently Asked Questions

Uncrewed Approvals’ current processing fee for a standard application is $1450, including GST. That fee must be paid up front when the application is submitted. Our fee includes preparing your RPAS Operations Manual.

The Uncrewed Approvals ReOC application processing fee includes:

• provision of a customised RPAS Operations Manual including procedures for operations within 3NM of non-controlled aerodromes, operations down to 15 metres of people and night operations;
• a review of the application package;
• access to our pre-assessment resources and check quiz;
• the Chief Remote Pilot’s interview assessment;
• the issue and review of a knowledge deficiency report if required;
• liaison with your training organisation if additional coaching is required;
• issue of the ReOC; and
• forwarding of the completed application pack to CASA.

ReOC assessments are composed of 3 or 4 segments:

1. Document Review
2. Job Scenario
3. Interview
4. Knowledge Deficiency Report (Sometimes)

The ‘Document Review‘ component is completed by your assigned assessor and is just a check that your manuals contain all of the CASA mandated content. If you have obtained your manuals from Uncrewed Approvals or one of our preferred manual providers then this part of the assessment has already been completed.

The ‘Job Scenario‘ involves you completing the pre-job planning for a scenario which you will be provided. Uncrewed Approvals tries to customize the scenarios that it provides its clients so that it is a realistic example of the type of job in an area which you are planning to operate. We feel that provides additional value to you by allowing you to explore the issues that you are likely to encounter when you start operating with your assessor.

The ‘Interview‘ includes a range of set questions relating to the provisions of CASR 101, your responsibilities as Chief Remote Pilot and a review of your response to the scenario.

The ‘Knowledge Deficiency Report‘ (KDR) may or may not be required depending on how you go with the interview. Where you are unable to provide a correct answer to an interview question or the assessor feels that you need to demonstrate a better understanding of a subject you will be provided with a KDR  at the conclusion of the interview.  You will be required to submit correct answers to each item within the KDR prior to being assessed as competent.
Important note: CASA places limits on the number of elements that can be included on a KDR. In some cases a complete reassessment including submission of an additional job scenario may be required.

ReOC applications must include an Operations Manual and an Operational Procedures Library. Both of these manuals must be based on the CASA templates and customised to include your organisation’s details.

Many RPAS training organisations offer a manual preparation service.

Uncrewed Approvals can have your manuals prepared using a 3rd party manual preparation service provider for $250.

CASA requires that we obtain ID verification for each of the nominated key personnel to be included with the application. For anyone that has a seven-digit ARN, their ARN provides proof of identity as AUSTrac verifies the holder’s identity at the time the ARN is issued.

For those that have 6 digit ARN’s the acceptable forms of photo ID include:

• Australian driver’s licence
• Passport
• Student card from an Australian educational institution
• Any other government-issued photo ID

The nominated key positions that we need to verify are:

• Chief Executive Officer / Managing Director
• Chief Remote Pilot
• Maintenance Controller

If one person holds multiple positions within the organisation, then only one copy is required.

Further information on proof of identification can be found on CASA’s Proof of ID webpage.