The Papua New Guinea agency responsible for drone safety, CASA, has provided several internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, go to the link above. Are drones allowed in Papua New Guinea? According to CASA, drone use is allowed in Papua New Guinea, subject to CASA regulations. Read on for more details. Here are the most important rules to know for flying a drone in Papua New Guinea: Papua New Guinea Drone laws enumerate drone operations into two classes: Part 101 Operations Part 101 operators are not required to seek authorization from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority of Papua New Guinea (CASA PNG). As a result, there are no direct controls over the operator’s skills and qualifications or the aircraft’s airworthiness. Part 101 applies to both recreational and commercial users. This means that a wide range of commercial activities can be conducted without interacting with the CASA. The above risk-based approach allows lower-risk commercial operations to occur without the demanding certification requirements of Part 102, provided the operators remain compliant with the restrictions set out in Part 101. Part 102 Operations Part 102 is designed for higher-risk operators. It is highly flexible in that very few activities are expressly prohibited (other than carrying passengers, for example). Unmanned aircraft operators certificates (UAOCs) will be issued on a case-by-case basis, where the Director of Civil Aviation is satisfied that the operator has identified the risks associated with the intended operation(s) and has plans in place to mitigate those risks. If an operator cannot comply with Part 101, the operation may be at higher risk and requires certification under part 102. Part 101 - Basic framework Part 101 only applies to RPAS weighing less than 25kg that can fully comply with Part 101. Any aircraft more than 10 kg and those that cannot comply with Part 101 must be certificated under Part 102. RPAS weighing 10-25 kg must be constructed or inspected, approved, and operated under the authority of a person authorized by the Director. This list should not substitute for a complete reading of Part 101. You should thoroughly assess your operation and ensure you understand the Civil Aviation Rules that apply to your operation before deciding whether to operate under Parts 101 and 102. Some exceptions may apply, but generally, if you cannot meet any of these requirements, this indicates that your operation will need to be certified under Part 102. To obtain a Part 102 certificate, the operator will need to make an application that includes assessing the risks and proposed risk mitigation measures that satisfy the Director that the operation can be conducted safely and does not pose undue risk to members of the public and property. See advisory circular AC102-1 for details. Requirement for a remote pilot license No person may operate a remotely piloted aircraft without pilot qualification unless the operation is conducted following the requirements of Part 101: and more than 5 nm from the boundary of the nearest aerodrome: and as an open category operation as prescribed in rule 101.219. No person may operate a remotely piloted aircraft within 5 nm of the boundary of an aerodrome unless that person has a pilot qualification; or qualification of knowledge of the use of aeronautical charts and airspace. Operating restrictions to know for flying a drone in Papua New Guinea: The operation of unmanned aircraft per the rules in Part 101 is subject to the following restrictions. Twelve key things are required under Part 101.