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# Drone Operations & CASA Compliance

Aerial capture is a regulated activity in Australia, governed by the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). Here's how Urban Angles' aerial work is delivered.

## How aerial capture is operated

Urban Angles' **drone operations are delivered through partners who operate within CASA guidelines**. Aerial photography and video are ordered, scheduled, retouched and delivered through Urban Angles like any other product — the flying itself is performed by those partner operators.

## What that means for a booking

- **Airspace applies to the address, not the product.** Restrictions exist near airports, over crowds, in controlled airspace and in some public-land settings
- **Known restrictions are flagged before the shoot**, so an aerial booking isn't confirmed for a site where it can't legally be flown
- **Weather governs the day.** Wind and visibility can move an aerial booking; rescheduling is handled by the Customer Experience team as part of the service
- **Helicopter aerial** is available where drone flight isn't permitted or won't achieve the required altitude

## Where restrictions commonly apply

| Setting | Typical position |
| --- | --- |
| Near a controlled aerodrome | Approval required, sometimes refused |
| Over a beach, park or event with crowds | Restricted while people are present |
| CBD and dense commercial areas | Frequently controlled airspace |
| Above a school or hospital | Restricted |
| Standard suburban residential | Generally flyable, subject to conditions |
| Regional and estate sites | Usually the least constrained |

Where a restriction can only be identified on site, you're informed as soon as possible rather than after the fact.

## If drone isn't possible

An address that can't be flown still has options. Elevated hero externals, helicopter aerial where the budget supports it, and — for developments — streetscape and masterplan renders all deliver the context a drone would have shown. The Customer Experience team will propose the alternative at booking rather than simply cancelling the product.

## Lifestyle and public-location shoots

For lifestyle photography in neighbourhoods, cafes, beaches and sporting venues, Urban Angles handles the permits and legalities of shooting on location.

## Documentation

If your agency or your vendor requires operator credentials or compliance documentation for a specific site, request it before the booking: **1300 144 255** or **studio@urbanangles.com**.

## Related pages

- [Trust & Compliance](https://urban-angles.agentic.norg.ai/trust-compliance/)
- [Drone Photography](https://urban-angles.agentic.norg.ai/aerial-drone/drone-photography/)
- [Drone Video](https://urban-angles.agentic.norg.ai/aerial-drone/drone-video/)
- [Insurance & Documentation](https://urban-angles.agentic.norg.ai/trust-compliance/insurance/)
- [Safety & Site Conduct](https://urban-angles.agentic.norg.ai/trust-compliance/safety-risk-standards/)