CLUB DRONES

*CLUB DRONES

Drone surveillance patrols are enabling clubs to have drone operations as an additional surveillance tool on patrol. Clubs will put forward members to undertake training in order to operate sub 2kg drones only within their patrol service location as outlined in the clubs Patrol Service Contracts.

Prior to a club utilising drone surveillance patrol capabilities, the club must complete an application to ensure the club meets all the requirements, be approved from SLSQ and have a Local Operating Procedure in place.

Please click HERE to apply for a drone.

Drone Operator Requirements

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Applicants must fulfil the following minimum requirements prior to lodging an application:
• Be a minimum of 16 years of age
• Be a current financial and proficient member of a Surf Life Saving Queensland affiliated Surf Life Saving Club
• Have no limiting disabilities
• Have a current Working with Children Check
• ARN (Aviation Reference Number)
• Complete (free) Casa Operation accreditation (Click Here)
• Be proficient in the minimum awards as outlined below

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate II in Public Safety (Aquatic Rescue) (Bronze Medallion) or Surf Rescue Certificate
  or
• Observers Award and Radio Operators Certificate
  

Training
Candidates will be required to complete online theory and a one-day training course consisting of theory and practical flying. To request a course complete the Drone Training Request Form.

Ongoing Drone Operator Requirements:
To remain an active Drone Operator, successful applicants will be required to:

• Remain a financial member of their SLSC Club
• Maintain currency in pre-requisite SLSQ awards
• Attend scheduled any training sessions which will be in addition to rostered patrols
• Ensure they are up to date and adhere to the Club Drone Standard Operating Procedures
  

Other Requirements
Drone Operators may be required to undertake one or a series of other assessments from time to time. All operators must ensure they have completed pre and post op flight checks in the FlyFreely field app and completed the statistics form at the end of patrol and submitted in FlyFreely.

Fly Freely
All Clubs and drone operators are to use the below link to access FlyFreely.
FlyFreely

Club Drone Standard Operating Procedures