Flying Glass provides medium RPA operations and holds CASA authorisation to conduct medium category flight tests. If you are preparing to fly a larger drone, you can contact us to arrange an assessment. If you need a drone job carried out, you can hire us to do the flying.
We work with pilots seeking their next qualification and clients who want an experienced operator to deliver a project. Depending on the job, we can operate your drone or provide a suitable aircraft from our own fleet.
Contact Flying Glass about a flight test or drone operation.
Medium Category Flight Tests for Pilots
Our medium category flight testing service is available to pilots ready to demonstrate the competence required for their proposed assessment. You may already fly smaller drones and be preparing to operate a larger aircraft for work, or you may need an assessment for a specific aircraft you intend to use.
Tell us about your current remote pilot licence, relevant experience and intended aircraft. We will confirm the assessment scope and practical requirements, then discuss a suitable appointment.
We welcome enquiries from pilots arranging their own assessment. If you are unsure about your next step, explain what you currently fly and what you are working towards.
Our main assessment base is on the NSW Central Coast, with Sydney appointments available by arrangement. Pilots from elsewhere in Australia are also welcome to come to us.
Enquire about your medium category flight test.
Hire Us to Carry Out Your Drone Project
If your priority is getting the work done, we can provide the operating service. You may have a project that needs completing before you are ready to fly it yourself, or you may prefer to engage a specialist operator when the need arises.
Flying Glass undertakes medium RPA work for clients, with the aircraft and operating arrangements agreed around the job. This can be useful for a one-off project, occasional work or an organisation that wants to outsource the flying.
Tell us what you need to achieve, where the work will take place and your preferred timing. We will review the requirements and confirm the service we can provide.
We Can Fly Your Drone
If you already have a medium RPA, you can enquire about engaging us to operate it for your project. Include the aircraft details, its proposed configuration and an outline of the work.
We will discuss the aircraft’s suitability, the relevant documentation and the arrangements needed to carry out the operation. This gives you an option to put an existing aircraft to work with professional operational support.
We Can Provide the Drone and Operator
If you need both the aircraft and the flying service, tell us about your project and any payload or output requirements. We can discuss supplying a suitable drone from our fleet and carrying out the work for you.
You can enquire without having selected an aircraft. Start with the result you need, and we will establish whether we can provide an appropriate aircraft and operating arrangement.
Tell us about the drone work you need completed.
Planning Medium RPA Operations Around Your Project
The useful starting point for a commercial enquiry is the work itself. The aircraft, location, people involved and required outcome all influence how an operation should be planned.
For example, an aircraft you already own may suit the project, or the work may call for a different configuration. A proposed site may also have access, airspace or scheduling considerations that need to be addressed before a date can be confirmed.
When you contact us, include:
- The job: what you want the drone operation to achieve.
- The location: the site or area where the flying is required.
- The timing: your preferred date, timeframe or project deadline.
- The aircraft: whether you have a drone available or need us to supply one.
- The result: any payload, output or delivery requirements you already know.
You do not need to have a complete aviation brief before getting in touch. A clear description of the job lets us ask the relevant questions and work through the options with you.
Flight Testing and Commercial Operating Requirements
A pilot assessment and a commercial drone operation have different purposes. The flight test relates to your competence and the relevant pilot qualification. A commercial booking concerns the planning and delivery of a particular job.
CASA distinguishes the remote pilot licence held by a pilot from the ReOC framework for an operator. The permissions required depend on the aircraft and proposed activity.
If you are developing your own commercial capability, our drone consultancy services can also help you work through operational planning, procedures and ReOC considerations. You can raise those questions as part of your enquiry.
Central Coast, Sydney and Projects Across Australia
For flight tests, the Central Coast is our main base and Sydney appointments are available by arrangement. If you are travelling from elsewhere, contact us before booking transport or accommodation so the appointment and assessment requirements can be confirmed.
If several pilots need assessment, you can include their approximate numbers in your enquiry. For larger groups, we can arrange travel to a suitable assessment location elsewhere in Australia.
For commercial drone work, Flying Glass accepts project enquiries from across Australia. Tell us where the job is and when you need it completed so we can discuss availability, aircraft suitability and the operating arrangements.
Choose the Service That Suits Your Next Step
If you want to progress your own flying, enquire about a medium category flight test. If you need a project completed, enquire about our operating service. You can also discuss both if you need support with a job now while working towards your own pilot qualification.
Your enquiry comes directly to Flying Glass. We will help you establish the appropriate next step and provide the details relevant to the service you need.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Enquire About a Flight Test as an Individual?
Yes. We welcome enquiries from pilots arranging their own assessment. Tell us about your current licence, relevant experience and intended aircraft, along with your preferred location and timeframe.
Can I Hire You Instead of Flying the Job Myself?
Yes. You can engage Flying Glass to carry out medium RPA work, subject to the project’s requirements. We can discuss using your aircraft or supplying a suitable drone from our own fleet.
Can You Operate a Drone That I Already Own?
Yes, where the aircraft and proposed operation are suitable. Include the aircraft details in your enquiry so we can review the requirements and explain the information needed to plan the work.
Do I Need to Know Which Drone the Project Requires?
No. If you need us to provide the aircraft, describe the work and the result you want. We can discuss suitable options and confirm what we can offer for the project.
How Do I Get Details About Availability?
Use our contact form and tell us whether you need a flight test or a drone operation. Include your preferred dates and location, plus any aircraft information you have, and we will respond with the relevant details.
Enquire About Medium RPA Operations or a Flight Test
Whether you are ready for assessment or want us to carry out the flying for your project, contact Flying Glass to discuss what you need.
Complete our contact form to enquire about a flight test or drone operation.
