Build documentation that reflects how you actually operate
Overview
Operational documentation is the backbone of any compliant RPAS operation.
But most operators have one of two problems:
- Documentation that exists but doesn’t reflect reality
- Documentation that’s missing, inconsistent, or incomplete
Both create risk.
At Uncrewed Approvals, we develop operational documentation that is:
- Aligned with Civil Aviation Safety Authority requirements
- Practical for real-world operations
- Structured to support approvals, audits, and scaling
This isn’t paperwork.
It’s how your operation functions on paper — and how it stands up under scrutiny
What We Do
We design and build complete operational documentation systems that:
- Support ReOC approval and ongoing compliance
- Enable complex operations (EVLOS, BVLOS, OONP)
- Align with client and audit requirements (including BARS-RPAS)
- Provide clear, usable procedures for your team
Our Operational Documentation Services
Operations Manual Development
Your Operations Manual defines how your organisation operates.
We develop manuals that are:
- CASA-aligned and audit-ready
- Written in plain English
- Structured around your actual operations
- Accepted across a wide range of operational profiles
Includes:
- Organisational structure and responsibilities
- Operational procedures and limitations
- Safety and risk management integration
- Compliance and reporting processes
Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) Development
SOPs are where operational detail lives.
We build SOPs that your team can actually follow.
Includes:
- Task-specific procedures (flight ops, site setup, emergency response)
- Role-based responsibilities (pilot, observer, support crew)
- Step-by-step operational workflows
- Integration with risk controls and approvals
Emergency Response Plans (ERP)
When something goes wrong, clarity matters.
We develop ERPs that are:
- Simple, structured, and usable under pressure
- Aligned with operational risk profile
- Integrated into your manuals and SOPs
Includes:
- Incident response procedures
- Aircraft loss and flyaway scenarios
- Injury and third-party damage response
- Notification and escalation pathways
Risk Assessment Packages
Support consistent, defensible operational decisions.
We provide structured risk tools aligned with industry best practice.
Includes:
- Mission-specific risk assessment templates
- Generic risk registers for recurring operations
- Control effectiveness frameworks
- Review and sign-off processes
Aligned with methodologies such as Joint Authorities for Rulemaking on Unmanned Systems SORA principles where required.
SORA / AusSORA Safety Cases
Required for higher-risk and advanced operations.
We develop safety cases that support regulatory approvals.
Includes:
- Full SORA / AusSORA assessments
- Ground risk and air risk analysis
- Mitigation strategy development
- Operational concept documentation
Suitable for BVLOS, complex EVLOS, and higher-risk operations.
Safety Management System (SMS) Documentation
Move beyond basic compliance into structured safety management.
We design SMS frameworks tailored to RPAS operations.
Includes:
- Safety policy and objectives
- Hazard identification and reporting systems
- Risk management processes
- Safety assurance and performance monitoring
- Continuous improvement processes
BARS-RPAS Compliant Manuals & SOPs
For operators working with enterprise and high-assurance clients.
We develop documentation aligned with Flight Safety Foundation BARS-RPAS audit requirements.
Includes:
- Operations Manual aligned to BARS expectations
- Additional SOPs beyond standard CASA documentation
- Pre-audit checklists
- Mapping documents against BARS audit criteria
How This Fits Together
Operational documentation is not a set of separate documents.
It is a system:
- Operations Manual → defines the organisation
- SOPs → define how tasks are performed
- Risk Assessments → support operational decisions
- ERP → manages abnormal situations
- SMS → manages safety at a system level
- SORA / Safety Cases → enable complex approvals
We build these as a connected framework — not isolated files.
Who This Is For
- New operators requiring full documentation for ReOC
- Existing operators upgrading or correcting documentation
- Organisations expanding into complex operations
- Enterprise RPAS programs requiring structured systems
- Operators preparing for audits (CASA or client-driven)
Why It Matters
Poor documentation leads to:
- Approval delays or rejections
- Audit findings and compliance issues
- Inconsistent operations across teams
Increased operational risk
Good documentation:
- Supports approvals
- Enables scaling
- Improves consistency
- Protects your operation
Why Uncrewed Approvals
- CASA Delegate experience across a large portion of the industry
- Documentation systems used by hundreds of operators
- Proven acceptance across a wide range of operations
- Plain English, operationally focused approach
We don’t produce generic templates.
We build documentation that works.
