New drone website launched

Drone technology has skyrocketed during the last decade and is now being used beyond recreation for a wide range of commercial purposes, including in disaster relief, environmental conservation and agriculture.

As Australia’s official source on drones and emerging aviation technologies, the Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts new drones.gov.au website provides a central location for, visitors seeking information about drone use, related policy, rules and regulations to specific resources on various linked websites, including the CASA website.

This initial release aims to provide industry, recreational users and interested members of the public, with information on drone policies and regulation, including complaints processes.

It also provides the opportunity accessible and up-to-date information on drone rules and regulations. You can also use the website to share feedback or concerns about drone use in your community.

Read more: www.drones.gov.au and https://www.infrastructure.gov.au/department/media/news/new-drones-website-launched