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Your feedback, comments and complaints help us to better understand and address community or industry concerns.

Regulations and Approvals

Remotely piloted aircraft and drones must abide by a number of regulations and obtain the appropriate approvals for their operations.
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Safety, noise, and regulation requirements are important to protect people and property, minimise disruption to communities, and ensure drones are operated legally and responsibly.

Whether youโ€™re new to drones or an experienced operator, the resources on this page will help you stay compliant and considerate of others.

Safety

Safety rules that keep you and others safe.

The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates aviation safety laws in relation to drones. The links below lead to CASA's Know your Drone campaign, highlighting important safety requirements when operating drones, and CASA's wider safety rules, including resources and penalties.

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Know your Drone | Civil Aviation Safety Authority Drone Rules | Civil Aviation Safety Authority

Noise

Drone operators undertaking complex operations may be required to gain a noise approval.

Drone operators undertaking complex operations may be required to gain a noise approval. When flying your drone it is important to consider potential noise impacts, whether on other members of the community or the environment. 

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Drone Noise Approval Form More information about the departments drone noise policy