What are the drone rules in Western Australia?

In WA, commercial drone flights follow national CASA rules: stay below 120m, keep the drone in visual line of sight, stay at least 30m from people, and avoid controlled airspace (e.g. near Perth Airport) without approval. Commercial operators need a CASA licence; recreational flyers follow the standard operating conditions.

There is no separate WA drone law — drones are regulated federally by CASA. The core rules apply statewide: a maximum height of 120 metres, daylight visual-line-of-sight operation, 30 metres separation from uninvolved people, and one drone per pilot. Flights near airports, helipads or restricted areas need specific approval.

Commercial work (anything you are paid for, including real-estate marketing) must be flown by a licensed operator working under a Remote Operator Certificate, who handles the approvals. Hiring a verified operator means the compliance is taken care of for you.