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Drone Rules for Balowra State Conservation Area

Nymagee, New South Wales (NSW) • Australia
Nymagee NSW 2831, Australia
Lat: -32.2265 • Lng: 146.333
Air Permission required Last updated: May 28, 2026
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Balowra State Conservation Area is managed by Parks NSW (PNSW) and wildlife services, meaning drone operations may require permission from both PNSW and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Following CASA drone rules alone does not automatically mean you can legally fly on PNSW-managed land.

Balowra State Conservation Area is managed by Parks New South Wales (PNSW) and wildlife service meaning that to legally fly here you will need PNSW and CASA permission.

Under australian law no drones may be flown in PNSW land without prior permission.

Requirments

You may fly here if you have aprroval from PV and CASA for scientific research or film making purposes.

  • Drone must stay within line of sight
  • Drone must be below 120m
  • Drone must stay clear of aircraft
  • Drone must not come within 30m of people

Sources

https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/drone-rules

https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/drone-rules/enforcement-and-penalties#Penalties

https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/flight-authorisations/model-aircraft-flight-authorisation

https://www.nationalparks.nsw.gov.au/conservation-and-heritage/care-for-parks/drones-in-parks

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