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Drone Rules for Rainmore Reserve

Wondalli, Queensland (QLD) • Australia
Wondalli QLD 4390, Australia
Lat: -28.3169 • Lng: 150.616

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May 28, 2026 7:10 AM Approved • Added PV restriced flight drone zone due to national park land
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Your proposed edit to establish a restricted drone flight area over Rainmore Reserve has been reviewed. The area is managed by Parks Queensland and wildlife services, and under Australian law, drone operations may require prior permission from both Parks Queensland and the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The submitted sources support this restriction.
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Summary Rainmore Reserve is land managed by Parks South Australia meaning that to legally fly here you will need CASA and PSA permission
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Rainmore 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.

In many Queensland parks and reserves, recreational drone flying is restricted or prohibited without prior approval. Permission may be granted for scientific research, commercial filming, conservation work, or other authorised purposes.

Even with approval, operators must still follow CASA drone rules, including:

Flying only within visual line of sight
Staying below 120 m (400 ft) above ground level
Keeping a safe distance from people and avoiding crowds
Not flying near emergency operations, aircraft, or restricted airspace
Avoiding disturbance to wildlife, nesting areas, and protected habitats
Flying only in approved areas and following any conditions set by PQ

Breaking drone rules may result in fines, penalties, or enforcement action.

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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+ Rainmore 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.
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+ In many Queensland parks and reserves, recreational drone flying is restricted or prohibited without prior approval. Permission may be granted for scientific research, commercial filming, conservation work, or other authorised purposes.
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+ Even with approval, operators must still follow CASA drone rules, including:
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+ Flying only within visual line of sight
+ Staying below 120 m (400 ft) above ground level
+ Keeping a safe distance from people and avoiding crowds
+ Not flying near emergency operations, aircraft, or restricted airspace
+ Avoiding disturbance to wildlife, nesting areas, and protected habitats
+ Flying only in approved areas and following any conditions set by PQ
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+ Breaking drone rules may result in fines, penalties, or enforcement action.
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+ Sources
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+ https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/drone-rules
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+ https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/drone-rules/enforcement-and-penalties#Penalties
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+ https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/flight-authorisations/model-aircraft-flight-authorisation
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+ https://parks.qld.gov.au/before-you-visit/visit-with-care/drone-safety
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