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25.01.2022 It’s #NewYearsEve! It might be tempting to get some drone photography or footage of fireworks or other celebrations wherever you are, but remember you must not fly at night or in a populous area. Locations like Sydney Harbour Bridge and the Sydney Opera House are iconic and known for their fireworks displays, but they’re located in a no drone zone due to other low flying aircraft in the area. Visit www.knowyourdrone.gov.au to review the rules and test your knowledge.

24.01.2022 Here are some handy drone safety tips to try before you fly! Before you leave the house: Test your drone’s failsafe/return to home Use a CASA-verified safety app to see where you can fly... Pack a landing pad so your drone’s propellers don’t get caught on long grass When you’re outside flying: Assess the area to consider what might go wrong Keep an eye out for dogs, birds and other hazards Talk to spectators about maintaining a safe distance #KnowYourDrone

22.01.2022 This time of year is usually bright and sunny in Australia, but we do have our moody days, too. Flying your drone in cloud, fog or mist can reduce your ability to maintain line of sight and to spot and avoid other aircraft or obstacles in the sky, so check the weather before you head out for a fly. Visit www.knowyourdrone.gov.au to review the rules and test your knowledge.

22.01.2022 With more drones in the sky, it’s important to know the rules that keep you and others safe. Stop by our stand at the World of Drones and Robotics Congress 2020 to get your questions answered, and advice on safe drone operations. #WODC2020 #KnowYourDrone

21.01.2022 Can you name this location? Tell us in the comments! Photo credit: Jaimen Hudson

20.01.2022 Although our offices are closed for the Christmas break, our CASA virtual assistant is still here to answer your questions about drones. Just visit www.knowyourdrone.gov.au and click ‘Chat with CASA’ to get your questions answered.

20.01.2022 The Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) oversees drone safety in Australia. More drones in the sky means it’s important to know the rules that keep you and others safe. Visit www.knowyourdrone.gov.au to learn more.

19.01.2022 Applications for software developers to connect to our RPAS digital platform close tomorrow. Successful applicants will be able to use data from the platform to create third-party mobile and web-based apps to show users where it is and isn’t safe to fly a drone in Australia. Apply now: bit.ly/3u24lFh

19.01.2022 You might have heard of the drone safety rule: ‘You must always keep your drone within your visual line-of-sight.’ But what does that mean? Visual line-of-sight (VLOS) means that you must be able to see, orient and navigate your drone with your own eyes (not through a device, screen or goggles). Check out our Plain English Guide (PEG) for more information: https://bit.ly/3o6wGYX

18.01.2022 How many drones do you own? Tell us in the comments!

17.01.2022 #HappyNewYear! What are your drone-related New Year’s resolutions? Maybe you want to expand your skills, get an operator accreditation or remote pilot licence (RePL), or learn new skills while flying for fun whatever it is, tell us in the comments! #KnowYourDrone

17.01.2022 Using drones to herd sheep could be better for the animal than traditional methods of shepherding, a new study from UNSW Canberra has found.

16.01.2022 If you’re out enjoying a fly in the Spring weather, you might come across our drone safety signage. These signs help inform the public on ‘no drone zones’ in the area, or areas where specific drone rules apply. www.casa.gov.au/drones/rules/drone-signage Pictured: drone safety signage at City of Canterbury Bankstown and Daydream Island Resort & Living Reef

15.01.2022 For a drone to lift off, its propellor blades need to spin at quite a speed, so it’s important not to fly directly over or above other people. Just think If your drone were to fail and drop from the sky, it could cause an injury. Stay safe visit www.knowyourdrone.gov.au to refresh your knowledge of the safety rules.

14.01.2022 A small piece of the first aircraft to make a powered controlled flight on #Earth will be on board the first aircraft to make a powered controlled flight on #Ma...rs. When the Ingenuity helicopter takes off on the red planet today, it will carry a swatch of cotton muslin wing cloth from the #Wright brothers’ Flyer I. NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration plans for up to 5 test flights within a 30-Martian-day (31-Earth-day) period. Read more in Flight Safety Australia:

13.01.2022 Alice Springs' dry climate makes the Red Centre the perfect place for long-term plane storage, but as spectacular as the sight is, you must not fly your drone: over a departure or approach path (the airspace where aircraft take-off and land) over a movement area (the part of the airport where aircraft taxi on the ground) within 5.5 km of a movement area of a controlled airport (generally have a control tower at them).... If you're unsure, you can download a CASA-verified drone safety app with easy to use maps to find out where you can and can't fly your drone. Visit www.knowyourdrone.gov.au/drone-safety-apps #KnowYourDrone

11.01.2022 Great news for drone flyers! Some cities have designated parks for flying drones and model aircraft. These great initiatives are available in: Brisbane: https://bit.ly/317XbE1 Adelaide: https://bit.ly/3kUtm1v... Be sure to familiarise yourself with the drone safety rules at www.knowyourdrone.gov.au before you take-off. Image: Canterbury Park, Brisbane via Brisbane City Council

11.01.2022 It’s #NationalPetDay! Caption this photo and we’ll share our top pick. Photo credit: ABC News via Facebook

09.01.2022 Our plain English guide for micro and excluded category remotely piloted aircraft operations is a handy tool for recreational and excluded category drone operators to better understand the drone safety rules and how to apply them practically. It contains handy infographics, checklists, and plain language explanations of the rules, how they work, and why they’re necessary. https://bit.ly/3o6wGYX

09.01.2022 We’ve produced a range of materials about drone safety in Australia that are available to download on our website. Find factsheets, web banners, the drone safety rules in 20 languages, and much more: www.knowyourdrone.gov.au/downloads

09.01.2022 There’s one week left to apply to gain access to our RPAS digital platform. App and software developers can apply to use the data from our RPAS digital platform to create third-party mobile and web-based apps to show users where it is and isn’t safe to fly their drone. Apply now: Apply now: bit.ly/3u24lFh

09.01.2022 Did you guess correctly? The right answer is C a hot air balloon is not a drone. To learn more about the different types of drones, visit www.casa.gov.au/drones/rules/drone-types

08.01.2022 myCASA is an online portal where you can: Apply for an aviation reference number (ARN) Submit a remote pilot licence (RePL) application Renew your remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) ... Get accredited (if you fly for work) Register your drone (if you fly for work) Update your contact details View your RePL. New services are added regularly. Create your account today: https://my.casa.gov.au/

07.01.2022 If you use a drone or remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) for work or business, there are specific rules that apply to you. With more drones in the sky than ever before, it’s important to understand the rules that keep you and others safe. To learn more, visit www.casa.gov.au/drones

07.01.2022 Today is #EarthDay a day to focus on protection and preservation of the environment. All over the world, drones are being used to plant trees, monitor and preserve wildlife, prevent bushfires, and more. Read our Drone Flyer Diary featuring Gavin Broadbent to learn how QUT use drones to conserve Australia’s wildlife: https://bit.ly/3m24VQQ

06.01.2022 When flying your drone, you must ensure you don’t operate in a way that creates a hazard to another aircraft, person or property. What’s considered hazardous will depend on the circumstances you're flying in. Always consider the risks your drone may pose. Consider the presence of animals, other aircraft, and people walking within the flight path of your drone. #KnowYourDrone www.knowyourdrone.gov.au

06.01.2022 The use of drones in Australia has grown almost 200 per cent in the past year according to latest data from US-based drone software platform developer DroneDeploy. https://bit.ly/3duIcKu The Canberra Times

04.01.2022 Our favourite caption was from Gary Roberts who said 'Drone?! We thought you said 'Bone!' Thanks for sharing your funny captions with us!

03.01.2022 myCASA is an online portal where you can transact with us online. It’s available 24/7 and new services are added regularly. Access it today to: Apply for an aviation reference number (ARN) Submit a remote pilot licence (RePL) application Renew your remotely piloted aircraft operator’s certificate (ReOC) ... Get accredited (if you fly for work) Register your drone (if you fly for work) Update your contact details View your RePL or download a copy to your Apple Wallet. https://my.casa.gov.au

03.01.2022 CASA-recognised drone safety advocates are manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers that follow a specific set of guidelines when selling drones to ensure that customers are provided with important drone safety information at the point-of-sale. They’re also full of handy safety tips. Keep an eye out for the drone safety advocate logo when shopping for your next drone. www.knowyourdrone.gov.au/buying-drone

01.01.2022 What are the essentials you keep in your drone kit? Tell us in the comments! #KnowYourDrone

01.01.2022 We hope you’re enjoying a nice Christmas break and have some extra time to go outside and fly your drone. Before you take-off, download or use a web-based version of a CASA-verified drone safety app to check where you can and can’t fly. www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/drone-safety-apps