Hi,does anyone know where can I fly a drone in Melbourne? Could I fly a drone in a park such as Victoria Royal Garden near National Gallery Victoria?Where should I go to get the permission if I just fly a drone for a hobby?Thank you!Cheers.

Hello Dinaa, please check the details on our website: http://www.dji.com/flysafe/no-fly
Besides, it would be best to check whether there are some special rules with the local relevant department. Hope you have great flight experiences.

or, check the CASA web site.
Here's your map for Melb.
http://www.airservicesaustralia. ... ads/ml13034-HLS.pdf

DJI Natalia Posted at 2016-9-6 17:42
Hello Dinaa, please check the details on our website: http://www.dji.com/flysafe/no-fly
Besides, it  ...

Thanks for your information Natalia! Have a great day.

toddyplex Posted at 2016-9-6 21:43
or, check the CASA web site.
Here's your map for Melb.
http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/wp-cont ...

Thanks Toddyplex for your information! So how to read the map?is the red block area is a prohibited area?

dinaa Posted at 2016-9-7 15:56
Thanks Toddyplex for your information! So how to read the map?is the red block area is a prohibite ...

Yes, you should not even try to fly in the red area. The answer to your question is to try and get out of the city, as far away as you can, and you should not have any problem flying unless you get too close to people.

The biggest problem you face is getting interference from WiFi systems, but out in the countryside, there are very scarce. Take a look at any of the posts by MAD35, he flies around the beach areas, and apart from one flight near the MCG he is mostly away from the CBD.

Geebax Posted at 2016-9-7 14:49
Yes, you should not even try to fly in the red area. The answer to your question is to try and get ...

Oh all right, ok thanks for your info Geebax!

Correct dinaaaprilla. The red is no fly.
I don't think that you need to get out of the city. Just away from people and vehicles is enough. I've done quite a few flights in cities and had no issues with interference. Keep below 123m height and you should be fine. Manned aircraft should be at 1000ft minimum when not taking off or landing, although there are exceptions for helicopters (500ft) and ultralights. Just keep your eyes and ears open and if you suspect any risk of being near manned aircraft, reduce your height or land. Here are some of my images.
https://www.skypixel.com/user/toddyplex

Cheers.