--- title: "Drone no-fly zones in Australia: airports, official map and permits" description: "465 drone zones in Australia, 459 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone." canonical: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/australia lang: en site: Drone Weather Forecast updated: 2026-09-17 html: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/australia markdown: https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones/australia.md llms_txt: https://droneweatherforecast.app/llms.txt --- # Drone no-fly zones in Australia > 465 drone zones in Australia, 459 of them restricted: the largest airport zones, the official map and how to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone. *Last updated: 2026-09-17* DJI's GEO zone database lists **465 drone zones in Australia**, **459 of them restricted**, mostly around airports and military bases. Below are the zone types, the largest restricted zones, the rules at a glance and the official links to request permission when you need to fly inside a zone. ## Zone types | Zone | Count | What it means | |---|---|---| | 🟥 Restricted | 459 | DJI drones cannot take off or fly inside. Most are airports and military bases; flying there needs an authorization and a DJI unlock. | | 🟨 Warning | 6 | A warning only, for example heliports and small airfields. Flight is not blocked, but local rules still apply. | ## Largest restricted zones | Zone | Radius | |---|---| | Brisbane International Airport | 4.4 km | | Sydney Airport | 3.1 km | | Avalon Airport Australia | 2.9 km | | Medouneu Airport | 2.7 km | | Perth Airport | 2.5 km | | RAAF Base Curtin Airport | 2.4 km | | Learmonth Airport | 2.4 km | | Alice Springs Airport | 2.1 km | | Canberra International Airport | 2.0 km | | Hobart International Airport | 1.9 km | | RAAF Base Amberley | 1.9 km | | Defence Science and Technology Organisation | 1.9 km | | Adelaide International Airport | 1.8 km | | Darwin International Airport | 1.8 km | | RAAF Base East Sale Airport | 1.8 km | Radius of the circle in DJI's database. The official zone can have another shape and reach further, for example along the runway approach. ## Drone rules in Australia at a glance - **Aviation authority:** [Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA)](https://www.casa.gov.au/drones) - **Maximum height:** 120 m (400 ft) above the ground, unless an authorization allows more. - **Registration:** Drones flown for business or work must be registered with CASA, whatever their weight; drones flown only for sport or recreation do not need registration. [Official page](https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/drone-registration/registration-requirements) - **Official map:** [CASA-verified drone safety apps](https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/drone-safety-apps) - Fly only in daylight and within visual line of sight, at least 30 m from other people. - States and territories have their own rules for parks and reserves. ## How to get authorization to fly in a restricted zone Steps and links from official sources, checked in September 2026. Rules change: confirm on the official website (CASA) before you fly. 1. Check your location in a CASA-verified drone safety app before flying. [Official page](https://www.casa.gov.au/knowyourdrone/drone-safety-apps) 2. Drones over 250 g must not fly within 5.5 km of a controlled airport without approval; drones of 250 g or less may fly there up to 45 m, but not over approach paths or inside the airport boundary. [Official page](https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/drone-rules/flying-near-airports) 3. Holders of a remotely piloted aircraft operator's certificate (ReOC) can get automated authorisation near selected controlled airports and Sydney Harbour through a participating app. [Official page](https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/flight-authorisations/automated-airspace-authorisations) 4. Otherwise the ReOC holder applies to CASA with form 101-09; assessment can take up to 70 days. [Official page](https://www.casa.gov.au/drones/flight-authorisations/flight-approvals-and-permissions) 5. Flying a DJI drone? With the authorization in hand, request an unlock on [DJI FlySafe](https://fly-safe.dji.com/unlock/unlock-request). DJI's unlock does not replace the authority's permission. ## Check zones and weather before you fly The Drone Weather Forecast app shows these zones on a map with DJI's colours, next to the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. → [Drone pre-flight checklist](https://droneweatherforecast.app/guides/drone-pre-flight-checklist) ## Frequently asked questions ### Where can't you fly a drone in Australia? Around airports, military bases and other restricted areas. DJI's database lists 459 restricted zones in Australia; the official map is CASA-verified drone safety apps. Temporary restrictions can appear at any time, so check before every flight. ### Do I need permission to fly a drone near an airport in Australia? Yes. Flying inside an airport zone or other restricted airspace needs an authorization. Responsible authority: Civil Aviation Safety Authority. The official steps and links are on this page. ### How high can you fly a drone in Australia? Up to 120 m (400 ft) above the ground under the general rules, unless an authorization allows more. Near airports the limit can be lower, or zero. ### Is the DJI no-fly zone map official? No. DJI's GEO zones are a safety layer built into DJI drones. The binding zones and rules are the ones published by the aviation authority, Civil Aviation Safety Authority (official map: CASA-verified drone safety apps). [Drone no-fly zones by country](https://droneweatherforecast.app/no-fly-zones) *Zone counts and names: DJI FlySafe GEO database, snapshot of February 3, 2026. It is a safety guide, not the official airspace: the aviation authority publishes the binding zones and temporary restrictions.* ## Check the weather and the no-fly zones in Australia Drone Weather Forecast shows no-fly zones on a map, plus the hourly wind, gusts, rain, KP index and satellites for your drone model. Free on Android and iOS, no ads. - [Get it on Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=xyz.droneweather.app) - [Download on the App Store](https://apps.apple.com/app/drone-weather-forecast/id6768126094)