Bega Valley Shire Council has warned residents and visitors to “to be mindful of aircraft safety when flying remote piloted aircraft”, commonly known as drones, over summer.
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“This message is of particular significance in Merimbula, as some of our most popular outdoor locations lie within the flight path for aircraft taking off and landing at Merimbula Airport, namely Short Point, Merimbula Boat Ramp, Bar Beach and Main Beach,” council said.
“The major concern is an accidental collision between a drone and another aircraft and drone pilots need to understand the restrictions that apply when using drones near airports.”
For more information on drone use contact the federal government’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority.
