Are drones allowed in Australia?
Yes, drones can be used for both recreational and commercial purposes in Australia, as long as they comply with the regulations set by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA).
Australia drone laws list:
- Drone must not fly higher than 120 meters above ground level.
- Drone must be at least 30 meters away from other people.
- Only one drone can be flown at a time.
- Drone must be kept within visual line of sight.
- Drone must not fly over or above people or in a populous area.
- Respect personal privacy and do not record or photograph people without their consent.
- If drone weighs more than 250 grams, must fly at least 5.5 km away from a controlled airport.
- Drone must not create a hazard to another aircraft, person, or property.
- Drone must only fly during the day and not through clouds or fog.
- Drone must not fly over or near an area affecting public safety or where emergency operations are underway.
- If near a helicopter landing site or a smaller aerodrome without a control tower, drone can fly within 5.5 km.
- If manned aircraft is nearby, drone must maneuver away and land as quickly and safely as possible.
- Extra rules apply for commercially flying drone, may need a remote pilot license or fly in the excluded category.
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