Information About The Drone Noise Framework And Drone Noise Complaints As At September 2024.

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Australia's drone noise framework, established under the Air Navigation (Aircraft Noise) Regulations 2018, uses a risk-based approach to manage commercial drone noise disruptions. Most drone operators—including recreational flyers, operators of aircraft under 250 grams, and those conducting agricultural, environmental, emergency, or fire-fighting operations—are exempt from noise approvals. Commercial operators assessed as low-risk receive automated approvals via drone.gov.au; high-risk operators undergo full departmental assessment with potential operational conditions and reporting requirements on aircraft movements and community complaints. The framework aims to protect community wellbeing while enabling drone operations, with enforcement mechanisms including contact options through drone.gov.au for noise complaints and Civil Aviation Safety Authority for safety concerns. The document references a Wing delivery trial in Bonython, ACT (commenced 2018), where operational limits were imposed based on community feedback.