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Drones: What's their deal and what rules do they have to follow?

184 views · Published 10 September 2018 · 2:01 · Indexed 8 November 2026

Channel: 9NEWS · 2018 · Howto & Style

There's probably been at least once in the not-too-distant past where you've heard a strange noise, looked up and noticed an unmanned aircraft system (better known as a drone) flying nearby.

It certainly has a lot of 9NEWS viewers wondering things like: Is it cool for a drone to buzz overhead during the family barbecue? Or while they're walking down a neighborhood path? Or right outside the kitchen window?

Typically, citizens (not military) fly two types of drones: hobbyists (people who get a drone under their Christmas tree) and licensed commercial pilots (businesses, government agencies or media).

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rules apply to both.

Yes, people who fly for fun have rules

Click the link below for some of the most frequently asked questions with respect to flying a drone as a hobby (we're talking model aircrafts and/or drones under 55 pounds here).

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Drones: What's their deal and what rules do they have to follow?

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