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Hi folks,
This thread is mainly for Australian forum members.
I recently bought a Mavic Pro and wanted to ensure I fly within Australian laws.
I asked CASA about flying over private property as this is ambiguous to me. This is CASA's response.
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I wanted more clarification so I sent a short video clip of my Mavic flying around the neighborhood to CASA to seek feedback on whether I am breaking any rules with this type of flying.
Here's CASA's response.
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So, it's now clear from that Australians cannot fly their drones within 30m of humans or houses, no matter how high. This clarifies the summarised rules at Droneflyer | Recreational drone rules and regulation
Thoughts?
This thread is mainly for Australian forum members.
I recently bought a Mavic Pro and wanted to ensure I fly within Australian laws.
I asked CASA about flying over private property as this is ambiguous to me. This is CASA's response.
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Good afternoon,
CASA's role is restricted to aviation safety, CASA has no jurisdiction over land use matters and matters of trespass and privacy however when operating a drone/RPA for Recreation (fun) an operator must ensure they comply with the information and rules provided on the CASA website at Flying drones or model aircraft recreationally | Civil Aviation Safety Authority
When reviewing the rules at the above link you will see that among those listed:
· you cannot operate any closer than 30 metres of people, unless the other person is part of controlling or navigating the drone and
· you must not fly your drone over the top of people
· you must not operate your drone in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, another person, or property (e.g. house).
While not a CASA regulation we do encourage operators to adopt a fly neighbourly policy and remind operators to become familiar with their obligations in relation to privacy, nuisance and trespass.
Even though you are not intending to land on your neighbour’s property you may consider contacting them to inform them of your planned operation.
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I wanted more clarification so I sent a short video clip of my Mavic flying around the neighborhood to CASA to seek feedback on whether I am breaking any rules with this type of flying.
Here's CASA's response.
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Thanks for providing the video link and allowing me to assess the video with the intention of providing guidance/education on the regulations for you.
The initial scene where your son and the dog are present – may be deemed to breach the 30m minimum distance to a drone. The measurement of 30m is measured from the point on the ground directly beneath the drone, 30m in every direction. It is not measured from the drone itself. Hence in effect there is a cylinder of 30m radius around a person of unlimited height to which a drone cannot be in proximity of that person. It also by effect means a drone cannot fly over people.
At 0.48 (and subsequent areas where flown over houses) in the video, this part would be deemed populous. As an operator you cannot control the movements of people below in the area where the drone is flying and not only would this pose a problem with the 30m rule, in the event of a failure, if also would mean that you cannot clear the area and not cause damage to property or injury to someone. Flying over a populated area is for certified aircraft (at a minimum height typically at 1000FT) and there are no certified unmanned aircraft in Australia presently.
The other footage within the video has no issues from what I can tell.
I am more than happy to discuss over the phone if you require further clarification as to the various aspects outlined above.
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So, it's now clear from that Australians cannot fly their drones within 30m of humans or houses, no matter how high. This clarifies the summarised rules at Droneflyer | Recreational drone rules and regulation
Thoughts?
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