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Elements and Performance Criteria

1. Refuel/recharge RPAS
   • Appropriate precautions are undertaken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling/recharging operations
   • RPAS is correctly refuelled/recharged in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures
2. Plan energy source requirements
   • Total en route and reserve energy source requirements are calculated and determined in accordance with RPAS type-specific requirements
3. Adjusted allowances are made for possible abnormal or emergency situations
4. Energy source calculations are documented in accordance with workplace procedures
5. Manage energy source system
   • Energy source contents and quality are inspected and confirmed before launch
6. RPAS is configured to achieve desired profile, range or endurance status
7. Potential hazards are anticipated and relevant controls implemented
8. Energy source system is operated in accordance with aircraft flight manual (AFM)/pilot’s operating handbook (POH)
9. RPAS endurance and energy source status is monitored throughout flight and is modified appropriately as circumstances change
10. Work health and safety (WHS) procedures are followed at all times when carrying out energy source management procedures
    • Appropriate precautions are undertaken to ensure the safety of personnel and property during refuelling/recharging operations
11. RPAS is correctly refuelled/recharged in accordance with AFM/POH, WHS requirements, regulatory requirements and workplace procedures

Range Statement

Range is restricted to essential operating conditions and any other variables essential to the work environment.

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