The Skies Above Our Neighbourhoods. Most north shore Sydney councils currently do not have a specific policy on the operation of drones in their areas and instead, defer to Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulations. These aviation safety based regulations do not address other vital areas including security and privacy.

The Skies Above Our Neighbourhoods

It is important for local governments to consider the implications of drone use in their Local Government Areas now, both from the perspective of planning for their safe and efficient operation and to maximise the opportunity this innovative technology offers.