Fiji

UAS Regulations

The CAAF has a home page for RPAS (drones): https://caaf.org.fj/aircraft/RPAS

and an introduction page to RPAS regulations here: 
https://caaf.org.fj/aircraft/drones/regulations-and-regulations-for-unmanned-aircraft-in-fiji/intro-to-regulations-for-RPAS

Frequently asked questions:
https://caaf.org.fj/aircraft/drones/your-RPAS-questions-answered/do-I-need-a-license-to-fly-a-RPAS

A list of RPAS Commercial Operators:
https://caaf.org.fj/licensing-certification/organisations/RPAS-Remotely-Piloted-Aircraft-System/List-of-RPAS-Commercial-Operators

And information for certification:
https://caaf.org.fj/licensing-certification/organisations/RPAS-Remotely-Piloted-Aircraft-System

Application for the issue of Authorisations

An applicant for the issue of an Authorisation to operate an RPAS commercially must submit the following to the Authority:-

For RPAS below 2kg:

A sub 2K Basic Drone Course certification or equivalent
Letter of Intent
Liability and Third Party Insurance Cover from a recognised Insurance broker that has dealt with Unmanned Aircraft Operations Insurance.

For RPAS above 2kg:

All of the documents listed above including the following additional documentation listed below must also be submitted:

Remote Pilot License or Evidence to satisfy the Authority of the competence of the person nominated to carry out test flights.
 

For RPAS above 7kg net weight (excluding payload):

All of the documents listed above including the following additional documentation listed below must also be submitted:

Complete records to demonstrate that the aircraft has been maintained as required.
An unmanned aircraft flight manual appropriate to the original type certification.
Satisfactory ground and flight test reports to a format previously agreed by the Authority.
A maintenance inspection programme. This must include details of any special techniques specified by the manufacturer, and details of each mandatory replacement or inspection interval.
Maintenance instructions regarding disassembly, transport, storage, and reassembly to an airworthy condition where major components are designed to be removed for this purpose.
Evidence to satisfy the Authority of the competence of the person nominated to maintain the aircraft.
A Company Operations Manual, including hazard identification and risk assessment system program.
Liability and Third Party Insurance Cover from a recognised Insurance broker that has dealt with Unmanned Aircraft Operations Insurance.
 
Application for the renewal of Authorisations

Applicants for the renewal of an authorisation to fly must submit up to date and valid documents specified above.

Application form:  OP 137 - Issue of Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) Declaration and Permit for Recreational Use Only..pdf

UPDATE FOR COVID:

https://caaf.org.fj/index.php/article/drone-operations-during-covid-19

[LATEST UPDATE: SEPTEMBER 2021, by DAVID GUERIN]