title_body: Do laws on 'drones' in Australia apply to fixed wing model aircraft? I've been looking at the CASA RPA rules (specifically under 250g and under 2kg non-commercial) and there doesn't seem to be a section on fixed-wing aircraft. Do the rules for 'drones' (for instance these) apply to fixed-wing aircraft. I assume they do but I just want to be sure.
  I'm trying to get into model aviation, so expect more of these small questions from me.
upvoted_answer: In case you would prefer an answer with citations (as different regulators have different views on this), at the following link is CASA web page regarding &quot;Recreational unmanned aircraft (including models)&quot;. There is a link on this page to the  &quot;... rules for flying model aircraft and drones.&quot; - this phrasing demonstrates CASA consider model aircraft and drones to be subject to the same regulations.
  However, there are some differences in Australian regulation between commercial and personal/recreational use - follow the links above for the latest information.