Geospatial Weekly Roundup (July 8): CASA Drone Rule Proposals, Digital Atlas of Australia Updates & More
This week's geospatial industry roundup covers Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) releasing a new drone regulatory proposal, the Digital Atlas of Australia adding new datasets, the latest hydrography news, and a curated list of geospatial job openings. The updates were compiled by Spatial Source in its weekly briefing dated July 8, 2025.
Highlights
- Australia's CASA released a new draft drone regulatory proposal in July 2025, outlining a revised framework for drone operations in Australian airspace.
- The Digital Atlas of Australia added new datasets in the July 8, 2025 update, expanding its national open geospatial data repository for government, research, and industry use.
- The July 8 Spatial Source weekly briefing also covered hydrography sector news and a curated roundup of current geospatial job openings.
- Public consultation details for CASA's drone proposal are expected to be released through CASA's official announcement channels.
This week, Spatial Source compiled a range of significant developments across the geospatial industry. Here are the key highlights:
CASA Proposes New Drone Regulations
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) has released a new regulatory proposal covering drone operations within Australian airspace. The draft outlines a revised framework intended to govern how drones are operated across the country. Stakeholders are encouraged to monitor CASA's official channels for details on the public consultation process and submission deadlines.
Digital Atlas of Australia Adds New Datasets
The Digital Atlas of Australia has released its latest batch of datasets this week, continuing to expand its open geospatial data repository. The new additions are available to government agencies, research institutions, and industry professionals seeking comprehensive national geospatial information.
Hydrography News Update
The hydrography sector also recorded notable developments this week. For full details, readers are referred to the original Spatial Source report.
Geospatial Job Listings
This week's briefing also features a curated roundup of current job openings across the geospatial industry, offering professionals looking to enter or advance within the sector a convenient overview of available opportunities.
Content compiled from the Spatial Source weekly geospatial briefing, originally published on 8 July 2025.
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