Can you fly your drone in Australia?

In Australia, drones under 2 kg flown recreationally need no licence but must follow CASA's standard operating conditions; commercial or larger operations need a Remote Pilot Licence (RePL). Register drones flown for business. Full requirements and official sources below.

Yes — recreational flyers, tourists included, need no registration, licence or accreditation in Australia, whatever the drone weighs. Follow CASA's standard rules: max 120 m, 30 m from people, and for 250 g+ drones no flying within 5.5 km of controlled airports; check state park bans. Only commercial flying triggers registration. Rules for foreign pilots can change, so always double-check with Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) before you travel, and see the official sources below.

The short version: Max 120 m above ground level (AGL). On top of that: Minimum 30 m from any uninvolved person — never fly over people. Also: Drones over 250 g must stay at least 5.5 km from a controlled airport. Sub-250 g drones may fly within that zone but only up to 45 m above ground, outside the aerodrome boundary, and without creating a hazard to other aircraft. These are central aviation rules — location-specific airspace, land, nature, privacy and photography requirements can also apply in Australia, so always check the official sources.

What you need to avoid are the restricted zones — typically around airports, prisons, military areas and protected nature. You'll find the official map for Australia under Sources below, and the DroneKoll app keeps the country's rules, weather and checklists in one place before you fly.

Drone flying in Australia is regulated by Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The airspace itself is managed by Airservices Australia. You will find both organisations' official pages under Sources below — those are the links worth bookmarking.