Whilst 2002 saw Australia become the first country to introduce
legislation relating to civilian drone use, current strict drone
regulations have caused commercial drone operations in Australia to
lag behind those in other parts of the world.
Several major drone transportation companies began in Australia,
yet
Wing Aviation has only just become the first approved drone
delivery service. The Australian government has defended
current regulations, with safety being noted as a top priority.
So, do Australia's laws actually protect the citizens, or
are they stunting Australian advancement with respect to drone
technology and its use in modern society?
The basic rules for drones (Unmanned Aerial Vehicles
'UAVs') in Australia are set out in
Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998
('Regulations'), and are enforced by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority
('CASA'). These Regulations provide a strict code on flying
for all UAVs, with exceptions for certain
