Civil Aviation Issues New Guidelines for Recreational Drone Use

The updated advice reflects the latest rules and includes guidance for people flying model aircraft or drones for fun or educational purposes.

The advice applies to:

  • people who build and fly model aircraft or drones for recreation
  • model aircraft and recreational drone clubs
  • model aircraft associations
  • schools and higher education providers who fly model aircraft or drones under 7kg for educational, training and research purposes.

What this means

The updated advice includes:

  • current regulations, policy and procedures
  • information for applying for model aircraft flight authorisations
  • further explanatory information on the drone safety rules
  • new Military Operating Areas (MOA)
  • guidance for operating near airport approach and departure paths and helicopter landing sites.
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