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  1. Proppa

    DJI Mavic pilots - Australia

    yes, it was quite disappointing discovering that lots of the big nice urban parks are also managed by Parks Victoria, even if not a National Parks they can (and probably do) apply the same rules they have for flying in those.
  2. Proppa

    Hallo from Melbourne AU (SE area),

    Beautiful up there! I've been at the Eagle Views a few times :)
  3. Proppa

    DJI Mavic pilots - Australia

    It is Port Phillip indeed, and it is managed by Parks Victoria (see screenshot) so goes under their more rigid regulations (although it would be pretty easy to take off from just outside the park). Beautiful location for sure though! I was a bit south of there this morning and could squeeze a...
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    DJI Mavic pilots - Australia

    That’s actually better than what I thought it was. My understanding was that recreational drone pilots can’t even apply, as half of the form you need to submit would be empty (no project, no company, no license, etc etc) and they would not consider it. If $70 per hr is counted against the time...
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    DJI Mavic pilots - Australia

    Hi fellas, new drone pilot from southeast Melbourne here. Just got a Mavic Air 2 and I‘m so looking forward to getting out of the city to fly it properly. all the best
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    Hallo from Melbourne AU (SE area),

    Hi there! I’d love to come down and fly over the peninsula. I love it there! It would be great to tag along with someone else, I’ll let you know when I drive around there, if you don’t mind. Cheers
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    Hallo from Melbourne AU (SE area),

    Thanks much for the advices! Yes, sorry, forgot to mention what I got, a Mavic Air 2. Re Australian rules on drones…man, I’ve been reading the whole week about it. CASA regulations are really reasonable, it’s the abuse of power that some entities show that’s bothering. Anyway, don’t want to...
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    Hallo from Melbourne AU (SE area),

    Hi everyone, just joined the forum as I just got my first drone. Flown only in the backyard to test it 😐 but very much looking forward to flying it for real! all the best