Indoor Flight Permit Exemption
Verified from official sources3(aa)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026
In plain language
You do not need a permit to fly a drone indoors unless the flight is for an organized sporting event, a public show, or an event attended by more than 50 people.
Requirement as structured
A person is not required to obtain a UA operator permit, activity permit, or UA cross-border permit to fly an unmanned aircraft indoors, unless the flight is for an organized sporting competition, an event with more than 50 people, or a flying display.
Original regulatory text
Nothing in these Regulations applies to require a person to obtain a UA operator permit, an activity permit or a UA cross-border permit before operating — ... (aa) an unmanned aircraft to fly indoors for any purpose unless it is a purpose connected with any of the following: (i) a sporting activity that forms part of an organised group activity or organised competition, race or tournament; (ii) an event that is attended by more than 50 individuals at any time during the event; (iii) a flying display;