Operation of drones (unmanned remotely piloted aircraft)
- Last updated:
- 10 Dec 2022
Under Sunshine Coast Regional Council Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011, it is an offence to undertake a prescribed activity, of which the operation of a drone is defined, without a valid permit.
In additional to Sunshine Coast Council Local Laws there are also CASA regulations that govern the operation of drones both commercially and recreationally.
- Commercial unmanned flight - remotely piloted aircraft under 2kg
- Flying drones or model aircraft recreationally
- Flying drones / remotely piloted aircraft in Australia
For more information, The offence refers to Part 2: Section 6 and Schedule 2: Part 1 definition of undertaking regulated activities on Local Government controlled areas and roads of Sunshine Coast Council Local Law No. 1 (Administration) 2011.