1. Introduction With the safety of players, staff, volunteers and spectators in mind and privacy issues, Softball NSW (SNSW) prohibits the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) or drones by the general public including recreation users and – hobbyists during a SNSW event without prior written authorisation from the organising body. This prohibition includes drones used for filming by the operator during a SNSW sanctioned event. The operation of drones is governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), via the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 101. SNSW will issue a permit for drone use by qualified and experienced operators based on two cases: .1 proof of relevant CASA UAV certification, Unmanned Operators Certificate and appropriate insurance coverage, and indemnification requirements with particular use for approved promotional opportunities. .2 (a) proof of membership to Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA) or presentation of Certificate of Currency for insurance for personal, non-commercial use. (b) proof of CASA Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and correct lodgement of notification for commercial operation of a drone under 2kgs for the area in question and presentation of Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance for commercial use. Users of UAV/RPA/Drones are responsible for acting within the parameters of the governing legislation and nothing in this policy is designed to replace or be complete representation of the regulations set by CASA. SNSW will determine specific fly within SNSW operated premises to ensure no “safe interference with play and safety of players. Operators will be informed at the time of application of the approved areas. Note: Blacktown International Sportspark (BISP) is located near a hospital and as such is under specific flight regulations. Those regulations include the grounding of any drone if manned aircraft are identified as operating in the area. The operator is responsible for clearing the airspace before taking off and during flight to ensure this specific requirement is met at all times. 2. Definition 2.1 Commercial Use of Drones CASA defines the commercial use of a drone as any activity undertaken that is deemed a business or income generating operation.
1. Introduction With the safety of players, staff, volunteers and spectators in mind and privacy issues, Softball NSW (SNSW) prohibits the operation of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV), Remote Piloted Aircraft (RPA) or drones by the general public – including recreation users and hobbyists during a SNSW event without prior written authorisation from the organising body. This prohibition includes drones used for filming by the operator during a SNSW sanctioned event. The operation of drones is governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), via the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations Part 101. SNSW will issue a permit for drone use by qualified and experienced operators based on two cases: .1 proof of relevant CASA UAV certification, Unmanned Operators Certificate and appropriate insurance coverage, and indemnification requirements with particular use for approved promotional opportunities. .2 (a) proof of membership to Model Aeronautical Association of Australia (MAAA) or presentation of Certificate of Currency for insurance for personal, non-commercial use. (b) proof of CASA Aviation Reference Number (ARN) and correct lodgement of notification for commercial operation of a drone under 2kgs for the area in question and presentation of Certificate of Currency for public liability insurance for commercial use. Users of UAV/RPA/Drones are responsible for acting within the parameters of the governing legislation and nothing in this policy is designed to replace or be complete representation of the regulations set by CASA. SNSW will determine specific “safe fly within SNSW operated premises to ensure no interference with play and safety of players. Operators will be informed at the time of application of the approved areas. Note: Blacktown International Sportspark (BISP) is located near a hospital and as such is under specific flight regulations. Those regulations include the grounding of any drone if manned aircraft are identified as operating in the area. The operator is responsible for clearing the airspace before taking off and during flight to ensure this specific requirement is met at all times. 2. Definition 2.1 Commercial Use of Drones CASA defines the commercial use of a drone as any activity undertaken that is deemed a business or income generating operation.
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