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Consumer Drone → Australia
Purpose: Traveling · Verified: 2026-04-25
CASA registration required for drones over 250g
Details
Australia's Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) regulates drones under Part 101 of the Civil Aviation Safety Regulations. Personal-use drones under 250g require no registration; 250g-25kg drones require operator accreditation and registration on the CASA portal. Travelers may import personal-use drones without permit; lithium-battery limits per IATA Doc 9284 apply. Unauthorised flight near aerodromes / emergency areas: AUD 11,100 fine.
Quantity limit
Personal use
Documentation required
- CASA registration
Legal reference
Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998 Part 101
IATA dangerous goods
Consumer Drone is classified under Class 9 — Miscellaneous dangerous goods. Cabin and checked-baggage limits apply on top of customs rules.
Practical advice
Register online via the myCASA portal before flying. Check the OpenSky app for no-fly zones.
Customs authority
Australian Border Force (ABF) · https://www.abf.gov.au