Drone use

Updating procedures and protocols surrounding the use of drones in Council reserves.

This change affects section 123.

Current:

A person must not: (a) fly or allow to be flown any model aeroplane, remote controlled helicopter or drone over a Council reserve unless in a Council reserve specified in the Procedures and Protocol Manual.

Original proposed change:

A person must not: (a) fly or allow to be flown any model aeroplane, remote controlled helicopter or drone over a Council reserve unless there is a Council reserve exemption specified in the Procedures and Protocol Manual.

Rationale for original proposed change:

This amendment will clarify that no exemptions are specifically provided in the Procedures and Protocol Manual.

Outcome and amendment:

Amendment carried with alternate wording: A person must not: (a) fly or allow to be flown any model aeroplane, remote-controlled helicopter or drone over a Council reserve unless the Council reserve is exempted for this purpose and specified in the Procedures and Protocol Manual.