State-Specific Marine Mammal Distance Limits

In plain language

State environmental laws protect marine life; you must stay at least 100 meters away from marine mammals in NSW and 300 meters away in South Australia.

Requirement as structured

CASA states that pilots must comply with state-specific environmental laws regarding marine mammals, such as maintaining a minimum distance of 100 meters in New South Wales and 300 meters in South Australia.

Original regulatory text

Before taking off, check your local laws and make sure you're doing the right thing. For example, in New South Wales you must not fly a drone within 100 m of marine mammals. In South Australia, drones must be at least 300 m from any marine mammal.