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Drone Rules for Royton Timber Reserve

Mount Isa, Queensland (QLD) • Australia
Mount Isa QLD 4825, Australia
Lat: -20.8757 • Lng: 139.564
Air Permission required Last updated: May 28, 2026
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Royton Timber Reserve 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.

Royton Timber Reserve 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

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

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