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Drone Rules for Blue Mountains Botanic Garden Mount Tomah
Mount Tomah, New South Wales (nsw)
• Australia
Bells Line of Rd, Mount Tomah NSW 2758, Australia
Lat: -33.5394 • Lng: 150.422
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| Summary | — | Recreational drone use is strictly prohibited at these botanical gardens. And you can fly commercially with permission, a license and a $20 million insurance cost if you damage property. |
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🔴 Recreational Drone Use is Strictly ProhibitedTotal Ban for Hobbyists: Recreational drone flight is completely banned. You cannot launch, land, or operate a drone anywhere within the garden grounds for fun, personal social media, or private events (such as weddings).No Exceptions for Weight: The ban applies to all recreational drones, including "sub-250g" micro-drones (like the DJI Mini series).🟢 Commercial Drone Use (Permit Required)Drones are only permitted for approved commercial filming or photography operations. To fly commercially, you must meet the following strict criteria: Prior Approval: You must submit a Filming and Photography application to the Botanic Gardens of Sydney at least 5 business days before the intended shoot. Required Documentation: Commercial operators must provide: A valid Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) and Remote Operator’s Certificate (ReOC) from CASA. Public Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $20 million. A comprehensive flight risk assessment/JSA and a detailed flight map showing take-off, landing, and flight paths. Exclusion Zones & Spotters: You must provide a pedestrian control plan and utilize dedicated spotters to enforce a 30-meter exclusion zone from the public, vehicles, buildings, and trees. Compliance Fees: You will likely be required to pay for Garden Ranger/Security resources to monitor the operation while you are on-site.⚠️ General CASA Safety Rules Even if you secure a commercial permit from the Trust, you must strictly follow Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations: Only fly during the day and keep the drone within your visual line of sight. Do not fly higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above the ground. Do not fly over populated areas, crowds, or visitor lawns.
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+ 🔴 Recreational Drone Use is Strictly ProhibitedTotal Ban for Hobbyists: Recreational drone flight is completely banned. You cannot launch, land, or operate a drone anywhere within the garden grounds for fun, personal social media, or private events (such as weddings).No Exceptions for Weight: The ban applies to all recreational drones, including "sub-250g" micro-drones (like the DJI Mini series).🟢 Commercial Drone Use (Permit Required)Drones are only permitted for approved commercial filming or photography operations. To fly commercially, you must meet the following strict criteria: Prior Approval: You must submit a Filming and Photography application to the Botanic Gardens of Sydney at least 5 business days before the intended shoot. Required Documentation: Commercial operators must provide: A valid Remote Pilot Licence (RePL) and Remote Operator’s Certificate (ReOC) from CASA. Public Liability Insurance with a minimum coverage of $20 million. A comprehensive flight risk assessment/JSA and a detailed flight map showing take-off, landing, and flight paths. Exclusion Zones & Spotters: You must provide a pedestrian control plan and utilize dedicated spotters to enforce a 30-meter exclusion zone from the public, vehicles, buildings, and trees. Compliance Fees: You will likely be required to pay for Garden Ranger/Security resources to monitor the operation while you are on-site.⚠️ General CASA Safety Rules Even if you secure a commercial permit from the Trust, you must strictly follow Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations: Only fly during the day and keep the drone within your visual line of sight. Do not fly higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above the ground. Do not fly over populated areas, crowds, or visitor lawns.