Drones must not be flown higher than 120 metres (400 feet) above ground level.
A minimum distance of 30 metres must be maintained from other people outdoors while flying a drone.
Only one drone may be operated at a time.
Drones must be kept within visual line-of-sight. This implies maintaining direct visual contact with the drone without the aid of any device, screen, or goggles.
Drones are prohibited from flying over or above populated areas. This includes beaches, parks, event locations, or sports ovals during games.
Personal privacy must be respected. Recording or photographing individuals without their consent may violate certain laws.
Drones weighing more than 250 grams must be operated at least 5.5 kilometres away from controlled airports, typically identifiable by a control tower. A drone safety app can be utilized to determine flight-permissible zones.
Drones must not be operated in a manner that poses a hazard to other aircraft, individuals, or property.
Drones may only be flown during the day and are prohibited from flying through cloud or fog.
Drones must not be flown over or near areas affecting public safety or where emergency operations are in progress. This includes situations such as car accidents, police operations, fires or firefighting efforts, and search and rescue missions.
Within a 5.5 kilometre radius of a helicopter landing site or smaller aerodrome without a control tower, drones can be flown. However, if manned aircraft are detected nearby, the drone operator must manoeuvre away and land the drone as quickly and safely as possible.