DJI Mavic pilots - Australia

Rubblerokair · Apr 15, 2018

I'm in Bendigo Victoria . Had my Mavic pro for 6 months now and think it is fantastic !get upset if i can't fly at least once a day . been wondering if there are any other Bendigo flyers interested in linking up ? would be interesting to swap ideas .. cant work out your waiting problem , harvey norman and camera shop all have mavic pro for sale in Bendigo...

changedmymind · Apr 15, 2018

Hey all,
I'm from Melbourne Victoria. Have been flying my Mavic pro for sometime now and have tried to take a photo of the sunset each day (thepassiona is my instagram). I do work at a drone store (d1store) so feel free to ask me questions/quotes on any DJI/PGYTECH items as I am more than happy to help all the drone flyers out. It's a shame drone laws in Victoria are getting stricter with parks victoria and councils enacting bans on drones.

bushie · Apr 15, 2018

changedmymind said:
Hey all,
I'm from Melbourne Victoria. Have been flying my Mavic pro for sometime now and have tried to take a photo of the sunset each day (thepassiona is my instagram). I do work at a drone store (d1store) so feel free to ask me questions/quotes on any DJI/PGYTECH items as I am more than happy to help all the drone flyers out. It's a shame drone laws in Victoria are getting stricter with parks victoria and councils enacting bans on drones.

What we need is for someone to take them on. As i posted elsewhere my local council has legal advise they do not have the powers.

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My non lawyer understanding is that the states handed over ALL powers related to aviation to the Commonwealth
Only CSSA can regulate their use. Oneday someone will sort it out in the High Court.

Mullaloo Mike · Apr 21, 2018

G'Day all, Mike here.
Based in Perth (Mullaloo)

bushie · Apr 21, 2018

Mullaloo Mike said:
G'Day all, Mike here.
Based in Perth (Mullaloo)

Welcome aboard from Mandurah

Mullaloo Mike · Apr 21, 2018

bushie said:
Welcome aboard from Mandurah

Cheers Bushie Thumbswayup

Wayno1 · Apr 21, 2018

Welcome guys from Sydney

Mullaloo Mike · Apr 22, 2018

Wayno1 said:
Welcome guys from Sydney

Cheers Wayno

Stu.in.fnq · Apr 23, 2018

Hey all, only had my pro for a few weeks and love flying it . I'm in Kuranda near Cairns QLD

Baggins · Apr 23, 2018

Welcome Stu, I’m near MtMolloy.

Simmo · Apr 23, 2018

More FNQ members! Welcome!

Baggins · Apr 23, 2018

Near where are you Simmo? If you don’t mind me asking.

Simmo · Apr 23, 2018

Baggins said:
Near where are you Simmo? If you don’t mind me asking.

In Cairns mate, in the Valley.
Edit: The red one, not the gold one.....

caspian · May 6, 2018

checking in from Keysborough, Melbourne.

Simmo · May 6, 2018

G'day caspian!

caspian · May 6, 2018

changedmymind said:
It's a shame drone laws in Victoria are getting stricter with parks victoria and councils enacting bans on drones.

I presume you are talking about the nonsensical bylaw Casey introduced?

it's a knee-jerk reaction (and typically from a bunch of old people who don't understand the subject) to people doing dumb stuff (actually or potentially) like flying over houses in the suburbs. responsible UAV pilots will understand why non-pilots will have privacy and safety worries about that, and regardless of how unlikely or unfounded they are - it's too easy to just say "no" if given any cause for concern.

bushie · May 7, 2018

caspian said:
I presume you are talking about the nonsensical bylaw Casey introduced?

it's a knee-jerk reaction (and typically from a bunch of old people who don't understand the subject) to people doing dumb stuff (actually or potentially) like flying over houses in the suburbs. responsible UAV pilots will understand why non-pilots will have privacy and safety worries about that, and regardless of how unlikely or unfounded they are - it's too easy to just say "no" if given any cause for concern.

Councils do not have the power to regulate drones. All power to regulate aviation was handed over to the Commonwealth by the states.

Simmo · May 7, 2018

There is some reading there if you search for Casey!!!

Drone laws will be challenged | Berwick Star News

bushie · May 7, 2018

Simmo said:
There is some reading there if you search for Casey!!!

Drone laws will be challenged | Berwick Star News

I have read through the various legislation and cannot see where local or states have any power to regulate aviation in this way. There is also no right of privacy. Will see with interest what happens when they try and enforce payment of a fine.