Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027:reg:5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2024C01027
Segment Type: reg
Provision Reference: reg 5
Character Range: 2238022–2239798

5             large RPA       (a) a remotely piloted aeroplane with a gross weight of more than 150 kg; or
                              (b) a remotely piloted powered parachute with a gross weight of more than 150 kg; or
                              (c) a remotely piloted rotorcraft with a gross weight of more than 150 kg; or
                              (d) a remotely piloted powered‑lift aircraft with a gross weight of more than 150 kg; or
                              (e) a remotely piloted airship with an envelope capacity of more than 100 m3.

Note: For the meaning of excluded RPA, see regulation 101.237.

101.023  Meaning of model aircraft
 (1) A model aircraft is an aircraft (other than a balloon or a kite) that does not carry a person:
 (a) if the aircraft:
 (i) is being operated for the purpose of sport or recreation; and
 (ii) has a gross weight of not more than 150 kg; or
 (b) if the aircraft has a gross weight of not more than 7 kg, and is being operated in connection with the educational, training or research purposes of:
 (i) a school in relation to which there is an approved authority under the Australian Education Act 2013; or
 (ii) a higher education provider within the meaning of the Higher Education Support Act 2003.
 (2) However, paragraph (1)(b) does not apply in relation to education, training or research conducted by or on behalf of an entity other than a school or higher education provider mentioned in subparagraph (1)(b)(i) or (ii).
Note: A model aircraft is not an RPA (see the definition of RPA in regulation 101.021).

101.024  Types of model aircraft
  The defined term listed in the following table has the meaning indicated in the table.

Types of model aircraft
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