Drone & Aviation Law

Drone & Aviation Law

Aviation Services

Whether you’ve just entered the industry, or been part of it since the Wright brothers, you will know that aviation applications and the adjacent legal processes can be complex, tiresome and technical. Often more so than flying actual aircraft.

AMI Attorneys recognises the need for a tailored legal assistance to aviation companies making applications to aviation regulators. With budget considerations and a scarcity of legal experts in the aviation industry, aviation companies often do not have the option to approach a traditional law firm. That’s where we come in.

Drone Regulation Compliance

If you sell, resell, own, operate, or use the services of a machine that flies in our atmosphere, regardless of whether it is commercially, recreationally or anything in between, drone regulations apply to you.

Non-compliance isn’t just a matter of whether or not the authorities will catch you out. Drone operators are already being required to produce operating certificates before being given access to venues and locations, prospective clients are becoming more aware of the ramifications of dealing with unlicensed operators and aviation regulators are starting to follow up on unlicensed operators that appear on their radar.

Should anything actually go wrong with your drone and someone or something is damaged, you’ll be responsible. Operating a drone without a license is just like driving without one. It’s a problem, and when something goes awry, you’re in real trouble.

What can we offer you?

1.

ADVICE

We can advise you on:

  • Applicability of aviation legislation to your intended or current operation.
  • Requirements for compliance with applicable legislation
  •  Avoiding criminal prosecution and limiting civil liability

2.

REPORTING

Once we have fully assessed your organisation’s activities, we will provide you with a full compliance report.

3.

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

In the event that a finding or grounding order is issued or a general dispute arises with a regulator, we will assist in resolving the matter as promptly and with as little impact as possible.

4.

AUDIT PARTICIPATION

When the time comes for your audit (annual or ad hoc), we will attend the audit with your post-holders to ensure the regulator conducts the audit lawfully and issues findings in line with applicable legislation, in order to avoid baseless findings that slow down your trade, cost you money and interrupt your operations.

5.

DRONE CERTIFICATION

If you elect to follow the responsible route of getting your drone activities compliant, we will:

  • Apply for certification from the Department of Transport (as applicable)
  • Apply for certification from the relevant aviation authorities
  • Compile your standard operating procedures and manual library
  • Complete the numerous ancillary tasks associated with the process

6.

ADDITIONAL SERVICES

Additionally, we offer:

  • Aviation labour matters
  • Litigation support
  • Lease agreements
  • Appeals
  • CARCom submissions
  • PAJA execution against the State

Price list

SERVICE TYPE PRICE*
Aviation Training Organisation Certificate (Flight School)
Initial
From $7900
size dependant
Renewal
$3100
Corporate Operating Certificate
Initial
$12500
Renewal
$1650
Certificate of Airworthiness
Initial
From $2300
size dependent
Renewal
Starting at $65
size dependent
Amendment
Starting at $265
size dependent
Export
Starting at $2300
size dependent
Temporary
Starting at $1300
size dependent
Maintenance Program
Starting at $660
size dependent
Registration
Reservation
$510
New
$390
Cancellation
$390
Amendment
$370
ELT Registration
$180
Mode-S Register
$130
Notam / AIP
$90
ICAO Callsign Registration
$200
Heliport Licensing
Initial
$2000
Dropzone
Permanent
$330
Temporary
$120
Display
$120
Aviation Advice
$70
Aviation Compliance Report
$300
Dispute Resolution
$170
Audit Attendance
$300
Drone-specific utilisation advice
$200
RPAS operating certification (ROC)
$10500