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Use of drones and model aircraft
The following By-law applies to the use of drones and model aircraft.
PART 6
MODEL AIRCRAFT
| Interpretation of Part 6 | ||
|---|---|---|
| 27. | In this Part: | |
| "model aircraft" means an aircraft which weighs not more than 7 kilograms without its fuel; | ||
| "power driven" means driven by: | ||
| (a) | the combustion of petrol vapour or other combustible substances; | |
| (b) | jet propulsion or by means of a rocket, other than by means of a small reaction motor powered by a solid fuel pellet not exceeding 2.54 centimetres in length; or | |
| (c) | one or more electric motors or by compressed gas | |
General prohibition
| 28. | No person shall cause any power-drive model aircraft to: | |
|---|---|---|
| (a) | take off or otherwise be released for flight or control the flight of such an aircraft in the ground; or | |
| (b) | land in the ground without reasonable excuse | |
Last modified:
12/09/2025