Drone Flight Form

Permission is required when operating Drones over Council Land or Property.

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Council Rules - Permission to operate a drone

In addition to civil aviation rules, the following conditions need to be met when flying over WDC owned or administered land:

(a) The operator must comply with Civil Aviation Rules Part101 or operate under a Part102 certificate.

(b) Booked events on WDC reserves and property take priority. The permission of the occupier, site manager and/or event organiser will be required.

(c) Any commercial or private use of drones must have prior approval from WDC (refer to clause 6 application process).

(d) WDC may require drone operations to cease where they are being conducted on WDC controlled land and are causing safety, access or operational concerns.

(e) The drone operator is responsible for any damage or claims caused by the use of the drone in relation to WDC or other property.

(f) The use of a drone for the application of any product or chemical is prohibited, except for approved contractors.

(g) The operator is responsible for ensuring compliance with the Privacy Act 2020 and the Office of the Privacy Commissioner guidance on preserving people’s personal privacy.