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Drones have secured their place in Australian organisations as a business-critical tool. To date most operations have occurred within the Visual Line of Sight of the Remote Pilot, requiring a skilled Remote Pilot to be at the same location as the drone. But all this is set to change. One of the hurdles to progress into operations Beyond the Visual Line of Sight of the Remote Pilot has been the requirement to pass the IREX exam, a difficult exam designed for an airline pilot. The need to pass this exam has been a significant barrier to entry and has held back the industry’s full potential. The ..read more

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In August 2022, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority released an exemption (CASA EX49/22) for piloted helicopters, allowing a class-based licensing system for multi-engine helicopters. The explanatory statement released with the exemption explains “The prescription of a type rating for all multi-engine helicopters, rather than a class rating, has led to practical barriers to the efficient conduct of training and entry-control testing of pilots for less complex multi-engine helicopters certified for single-pilot operation. The current approach is believed to be a key reason for the limited ..read more

When natural disasters strike, like floods that we’re seeing around New South Wales at the moment, or fire, you’ve seen that striking aerial vision of towns completely submerged by floodwater. Sometimes they’re still pictures. Sometimes they’re videos. Perhaps it’s the charred wasteland left after a bushfire has ripped through an area, from houses to bushland. The search rescue operations during these times are supported by drones, not just for aerial pictures that can help map and survey the disaster, but also by carrying emergency supplies to areas that responders maybe can’t reach. Let’s ta ..read more

Flashback to 2017, Rowan spent his days working as a corporate lawyer buried in a mountain of corporate advisory work involving insolvency, franchising and litigation.  With a long-standing love for aviation, he embraced consultancy work for aviation clients with enthusiasm. He even started doing the seminar circuit for drones and was asked to speak at several RPAS conferences.  The realisation that he needed to make a change clicked when he was on a ski trip with his friends in New Zealand. Once they landed in Australia, he knew he had to do something about it.  “Being a lawyer ..read more

The years 2020 to present have seen us push through a whirlwind of lockdowns, vaccine mandates and shut borders.  Nothing was guaranteed, everything was unpredictable, but there was some comfort in knowing we were all in it together. At Aviassist, we had our fair share of challenges yet we managed to emerge from the other side still soaring. Our ability to adjust our operational output, without decreasing our headcount was a great achievement. We pride ourselves on finding the best industry talent, and in such unknown times, I made it my mission to do everything in my power to keep the Av ..read more

It’s no secret that the pandemic wreaked financial devastation across the aviation industry, most notable for international airlines and staff. International Virgin pilot Kendyl Blue explains why she has changed careers to become an drone instructor with Aviassist. Finally, international borders are open, families are reuniting, and vaccination mandates are disappearing. We started to see some normality back in the skies and down on the tarmac. In the last few weeks, Qantas announced the much-anticipated drop of their COVID-19 vaccination mandate, reminding passengers to double-check their des ..read more

Held at the Star Casino, the awards were a brilliant opportunity to forge closer connections between members of the industry, and build exposure for all the professionals and businesses involved.  Aviassist believes in recognition for hard work and dedication, so it is an honour for two members of the team to be nominated and further cement themselves as leaders in RPAS. It is worth a mention that Rowan is celebrating 5 years with Aviassist – and in the RPAS industry – on Sunday the 4th of September! Not only is it a remarkable benchmark for excellence, but an opportunity to congratulate ..read more