Shoot It WA Posted at 2017-11-28 16:48
Great videos and photos! Just a heads up though, it's illegal to fly within 300m of whales and dolphins with a drone in WA... (ridiculous I know)

Thanks for your message, but I have been down this road a few time before and your info is not entirely correct.  These regs are actually enforced by Parks & Wildlife/fisheries & wildlife - not CASA. If flying in a national park, you go by National Park guidelines. I have permission to fly in national parks and the information included with my permission is to the contrary, which I have fed back to CASA. These regs are far more suitable compared to the crazy 300 mtrs which covers light aircraft and allow safe operation within a reasonable distance to any marine wildlife within a national park.

IntrepidDrone Posted at 2017-11-28 22:35
Thanks for your message, but I have been down this road a few time before and your info is not entirely correct.  These regs are actually enforced by Parks & Wildlife/fisheries & wildlife - not CASA. If flying in a national park, you go by National Park guidelines. I have permission to fly in national parks and the information included with my permission is to the contrary, which I have fed back to CASA. These regs are far more suitable compared to the crazy 300 mtrs which covers light aircraft and allow safe operation within a reasonable distance to any marine wildlife within a national park.

Just out of interest how did you go about getting permission? I filled in their form and got a call back telling me they don't give permission unless you are working for a company like Tourism WA or a full scale film company.

I'm still waiting for an email back from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Formerly DPAW) in relation to the exact legislation, i.e what could I actually be prosecuted for if I breach the 300m zone.

If you could help me out by letting me know where I can find this more lenient legislation I'd greatly appreciate it. The closest thing I can find is the 2017 guidelines for whale watching found HERE

Shoot It WA Posted at 2017-11-28 23:00
Just out of interest how did you go about getting permission? I filled in their form and got a call back telling me they don't give permission unless you are working for a company like Tourism WA or a full scale film company.

I'm still waiting for an email back from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (Formerly DPAW) in relation to the exact legislation, i.e what could I actually be prosecuted for if I breach the 300m zone.

Feel free to message me directly.

Damn son! That`s impressive!

awesome what a sight!

slamblood Posted at 2017-12-4 07:37
Damn son! That`s impressive!

Thank you

Ryan's Sparky Posted at 2017-12-5 11:40
awesome what a sight!

Cheers, too kind!