Drone Rules for Umbercollie State Forest
Umbercollie State Forest is managed by Parks Queensland (PQ) and wildlife services, meaning drone operations may require permission from both PQ and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Following CASA drone rules alone does not automatically mean you can legally fly on PQ-managed land.
Umbercollie State Forest is managed by Parks Queensland (PQ) and wildlife service meaning that to legally fly here you will need PQ and CASA permission.
Under australian law no drones may be flown in PQ land without prior permission.
Requirments
You may fly here if you have aprroval from PQ 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 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://parks.qld.gov.au/before-you-visit/visit-with-care/drone-safety
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://parks.qld.gov.au/before-you-visit/visit-with-care/drone-safety