Have got my Cert III REPL., Seems to me that having the license (thou an asset),
Puts you into territory that Restricts your use ,where as the "Recreational Flyers" ,have more Leeway re rules and Regs. Seems ignorance "can be Bliss" and an excuse for Some to be idiots.
In saying that ,I thoroughly enjoyed getting into the Aviation Side of things, Aviation radio Procedures ,Proper map reading and plotting Waypoints as well as Understanding Aviation maps ,Frequencies, finding my own position Etc ,Etc.
Apart from Shark watch and /or search and rescue on our Beaches giving me more experience,( all volunteer work I enjoy)
Surveying ,Mapping and More photography are my next Goals in Gaining Qualifications.
Commonsense truly needs to be used and I feel CASA has a duty to ensure this technology is used Safely . I mean a 10-15 year old can simply go out ,purchase a Mavic pro or Whatever that can be used to Spy ,Perv or cause havoc surely MUST be a concern .In saying that I do acknowledge most Tools tend to be adults.
I always try to educate anyone who comes past with an interest and safety is priority , Ensuring I can show people in Not out there invading Someone's privacy and simply Doing Photography or shark Watching has paid big dividends in people's attitudes where I Live. Also letting the odd person try on the
DJI Goggles for an immersive experience ensures most walk away positive. Can get a bit To much at times thou when you get 10or 20 people around. Lol
Hope in Not to much off topic Guys.
As for the senate enquiry from what I Have seen thus far, CASA has shot down in flames, Those who seem bent on wanting drones banned .The senator with his Braces who is a pilot was hell bent on Doing his best at hypothetical tragedies being common place . CASA in this regard had All the statistics from here and around the world showing this scare mongering is unjustified.
Okay , Sorry to Rattle on ,will leave you all in Peace Now.