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Seeking Climbing Photo/Videographer,Blue Mountains 20-Sep-2013 At 1:16:54 PM tnd

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On 20/09/2013 nmonteith wrote:
>...Providing you get the relevant CAA permission? ;-)

It's actually CASA (Civil Aviation Safety Authority). The relevant rule, from an "Advisory Circular" based on CASR (Civil Aircraft Safety Regulations) Part 101 (this has legal standing):

[UAV = Unmanned Aerial Vehicle; AGL = Above Ground Level; aviation in Australia uses imperial units (Feet) for vertical measurement]

7. UAV OPERATION OVER UNPOPULATED AREAS
7.1 Small UAVs
7.1.1 Provided that a small UAV is operated not above 400ft AGL and remains clear of designated airspace, aerodromes and populous areas, there are no restrictions imposed upon the operation of a small UAV. The operator is responsible for ensuring that the UAV is operated safely and remains clear of potential low level traffic, structures, powerlines etc, except where operation in close proximity is part of an operation authorised on the operator’s operating certificate. The operator should consider the benefit of a thorough reconnaissance of the proposed route beforehand.