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Key Facts: CASA RPA Accreditation Exam
18 questions
Accreditation Quiz Length
CASA
85% (16/18)
Pass Mark
CASA
3 years
Accreditation Validity
CASA
120 m (400 ft)
Maximum Height AGL
CASA Standard Operating Conditions
30 m
Minimum Distance from People
CASA Standard Operating Conditions
5.5 km
Distance from Controlled Aerodromes
CASA
Free
Cost of Accreditation
CASA (myCASA portal)
Age 16
Minimum Age
CASA
CASA RPA operator accreditation is a free online credential for people flying drones over 250 g for business under the excluded category without a Remote Pilot Licence. You watch safety videos, read educational material, then pass an 18-question multiple-choice quiz at 85% (16 of 18), with immediate unlimited retakes through the myCASA portal; you must be at least 16. Accreditation lasts 3 years and lets you fly and supervise within the standard operating conditions: maximum 120 m (400 ft) AGL, visual line of sight with your own eyes, daylight only, one drone at a time, at least 30 m from uninvolved people, never over people or populous areas, and 5.5 km from controlled aerodromes. Commercial drones must also be registered (AUD $40/year over 500 g, free at or under 500 g). Drones over 2 kg up to 25 kg may use the landholder excluded category over your own land; heavier or non-standard operations need an RePL and a ReOC.
Sample CASA RPA Accreditation Practice Questions
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1Under CASA's standard operating conditions, what is the maximum height above ground level (AGL) at which you may fly your drone?
2The RPA operator accreditation quiz consists of how many multiple-choice questions, and what is the pass mark?
3What is the minimum distance you must keep your drone from people who are not directly involved in operating it?
4For how long is an RPA operator accreditation valid before it must be renewed?
5A drone weighing more than 250 grams must not be flown within what distance of a controlled aerodrome (an airport with a control tower)?
6Which statement best describes the 'visual line of sight' (VLOS) requirement under standard operating conditions?
7How much does it cost to obtain an RPA operator accreditation through the myCASA portal?
8You are flying your sub-2 kg drone for a real-estate client at dusk and notice it is becoming hard to see as the light fades. What does the standard operating condition on time of day require?
9Under CASA rules, a 'micro' drone that may be flown for business without accreditation or a remote pilot licence is one weighing:
10Which operation falls within the 'very small' excluded category that requires RPA operator accreditation (rather than a full RePL)?
About the CASA RPA Accreditation Exam
The CASA RPA operator accreditation is a free online credential required to fly a drone (remotely piloted aircraft) over 250 g for business or as part of a job under the excluded category, when you do not hold a Remote Pilot Licence. It consists of short safety videos and educational material followed by an 18-question multiple-choice quiz with an 85% pass mark. Accreditation is obtained through the myCASA portal, is valid for 3 years, and covers both flying and supervising others within CASA's standard operating conditions. It is broadly analogous to the FAA's TRUST recreational test in the United States.
Questions
18 scored questions
Time Limit
Untimed online quiz
Passing Score
85% (16 of 18 questions)
Exam Fee
Free (drone registration separate: AUD $40/year for commercial drones over 500 g) (Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), via the myCASA portal)
CASA RPA Accreditation Exam Content Outline
Standard Operating Conditions
Maximum 120 m (400 ft) AGL height limit, visual line of sight (VLOS) with unaided eyes, daylight only, one drone at a time, staying clear of cloud, smoke and fog, and maintaining at least 30 m separation from people not involved in the operation
Drone Safety Rules & No-Fly Areas
Never flying over the top of people, the 30 m distance rule for uninvolved persons, the ban on flying over populous areas such as crowded beaches, parks and sports ovals during games, and additional land-manager restrictions like national parks
Excluded Category & Weight Classes
Micro (250 g or less), very small/excluded (over 250 g to 2 kg), small/landholder (over 2 kg to 25 kg) and medium (over 25 kg to 150 kg) categories, the private-landholder concession, and when an RePL and ReOC are required instead of accreditation
Accreditation & Registration
The free 18-question 85% quiz via myCASA, 3-year validity, minimum age 16, unlimited immediate retakes, the Digital Identity login, and the requirement to register every commercial drone (AUD $40/year over 500 g, free at or under 500 g, renewed every 12 months)
Airspace & Aerodromes
Staying at least 5.5 km from controlled (towered) aerodromes when the drone is over 250 g, giving way to crewed aircraft near non-controlled airfields, avoiding controlled and restricted airspace, and using a CASA-verified drone safety app to check locations
Emergencies, Incidents & Enforcement
Never flying near bushfires, police, ambulance or search-and-rescue operations, reporting suspected unsafe drone use to CASA, and on-the-spot infringement penalties of up to roughly $1,650 per offence with larger court penalties for serious breaches
How to Pass the CASA RPA Accreditation Exam
What You Need to Know
- Passing score: 85% (16 of 18 questions)
- Exam length: 18 questions
- Time limit: Untimed online quiz
- Exam fee: Free (drone registration separate: AUD $40/year for commercial drones over 500 g)
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- Complete 500+ practice questions
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- Focus on highest-weighted sections
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CASA RPA operator accreditation?
It is a free online credential from CASA required to fly a drone over 250 g for business under the excluded category if you do not hold a Remote Pilot Licence. You complete safety videos and educational material, then pass an 18-question quiz with an 85% pass mark through the myCASA portal.
How many questions are on the accreditation quiz and what is the pass mark?
The accreditation quiz has 18 multiple-choice questions and requires 85% to pass, which means correctly answering at least 16 of the 18 questions. If you fall short you can review the material and retake the quiz immediately, with unlimited free attempts.
How long is the accreditation valid and how much does it cost?
The accreditation is free and valid for 3 years, after which you complete the online module and quiz again to renew. Drone registration is separate: commercial drones over 500 g cost AUD $40 per drone per year, while drones 500 g or under are registered free.
What are the standard operating conditions I must follow?
You must fly no higher than 120 m (400 ft) above ground level, keep the drone within visual line of sight, fly only in daylight, operate one drone at a time, stay at least 30 m from uninvolved people, never fly over people or populous areas, and keep 5.5 km from controlled aerodromes.
Do I need accreditation to fly a drone for fun?
No. Accreditation is required for commercial or business operations of drones over 250 g. Recreational flyers do not need accreditation, but they must still follow all of CASA's standard drone safety rules, such as the 120 m height limit, VLOS and keeping 30 m from people.
When do I need a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) instead of accreditation?
You need an RePL and a ReOC for operations beyond the excluded category, such as flying drones over 2 kg for hire over property that is not your own land, flying closer than 30 m to people, at night, beyond visual line of sight, or in controlled airspace.
How far must I keep my drone from airports?
If your drone weighs more than 250 g you must not fly within 5.5 km of a controlled aerodrome (an airport with a control tower). Near non-controlled airfields you may fly within 5.5 km but must give way to crewed aircraft and land as soon as it is safe if one approaches.