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Drone Rules for Whitehaven Beach

Whitsundays, Queensland (qld) • Australia
Whitehaven Beach, Queensland, Australia
Lat: -20.2824 • Lng: 149.039

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May 26, 2026 11:34 PM Approved • not much i didnt edit just wanting tourist to see where to fly or their next destenation on where to fly their drone
Author: 3f0bcbc2-049f-4f1f-b433-2d900c406b35 (23)
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Summary — A great way to take pictures of this astonishing view such a great way to enjoy life but their are some rules nobody told me. For example stay 30m away from people, don't fly over crowded places, keep your drone within your visual line of sight at all times
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Marine Life: By law, you cannot fly a drone closer than 100 meters to any marine mammal, such as whales or dolphins.

National Parks: Drones are generally prohibited in camping areas and many national park islands without an authority or permit

Stay 30 meters away from other people.

Do not fly over people or crowded areas.

Keep your drone within your visual line of sight at all times.

Fly no higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above the ground.
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+ Marine Life: By law, you cannot fly a drone closer than 100 meters to any marine mammal, such as whales or dolphins.
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+ National Parks: Drones are generally prohibited in camping areas and many national park islands without an authority or permit
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+ Stay 30 meters away from other people.
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+ Do not fly over people or crowded areas.
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+ Keep your drone within your visual line of sight at all times.
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+ Fly no higher than 120 meters (400 feet) above the ground.