4.7. DRONE PROGRAM

Club Drone Program Process

1. Club applies for drone course using this Jotform:
   Club drone operation checklist
2. SLSQ check’s the application to ensure regional lifesaving coordinator approval.
3. SLSQ send an email advising of the outcome or contact club for further informormation.
4. Club received first drone free, on completion of first course.
5. SLSQ works with club to create their Local Operating Procedures for the drone.
6. Club contacts relevant EATS to run a course, using this Jotform
   Drone training
7. Club forwards a maximum of 10 candidates’ names and email addresses to be uploaded into FlyFreely. Please email lifesavingoperations@lifesaving.com.au
8. Once candidates have completed sign up to FlyFreely and uploaded ARN and Casa Qualifications, they will be enrolled into the course. (Must be completed 2 weeks prior to course).
9. Course run and candidates assessed.
10. Drone can be utilised by the club.

Lifeguards and Lifesavers that wish to enrol in the Drone Operator Award must meet the following:

• Be in general, good health.
• Hold an SLSA observer award (min).
• Be 16 years or older.
• Have Aviation Reference Number.
• Complete RPA Casa Course.
• Complete eLearning modules successfully.
• Complete theory assessment successfully.