An operation of an aircraft is a Category B (commercial non - passenger) aircraft operation if:
(a) any of the following applies:
(i) the operation is conducted for a commercial purpose;
(ii) the operation is a cargo transport operation (within the meaning of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 );
(iii) the aircraft is a type 1 RPA;
(iv) the operation is conducted for the purpose of repositioning the aircraft to a place where a Category B (commercial non - passenger) aircraft operation (including an operation that is a Category B (commercial non - passenger) aircraft operation because of this subparagraph) is to commence; and
(b) the operation is not:
(i) a Category A (passenger transport) aircraft operation; or
(ii) a Category D (type 2 RPA and certain uncrewed balloons) aircraft operation.
Note: For example, the following may be Category B (commercial non - passenger) aircraft operations if they are conducted for a commercial purpose:
(a) aerial work operations such as surveying, spotting, surveillance, agricultural operations, photography, and advertising;
(b) search and rescue operations (other than medical transport operations that are Category A (passenger transport) aircraft operations);
(c) flying training activities.