DRONES, UNMANNED AIRCRAFT PROHIBITED AT KARTING AUSTRALIA EVENTS

Karting Australia advises that use of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles poses safety and privacy risks at karting events.

The use of drones and other unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) at Karting Australia events is prohibited unless specifically permitted in writing by the governing body.

Karting Australia’s insurance does not cover any loss or damage resulting from their use.

This prohibition applies regardless of the size or use of the drones or other UAVs. Karting Australia may permit on application the use of drones or other UAVs on a case-by-case basis. Such Applications should be made with Karting Australia’s Media & Marketing Manager in writing.

Further information from the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), the Australian Government statutory authority, can be found on the CASA website (http://www.casa.gov.au/rpa).