Vivid Sydney: Cops warn no drones over Sydney Harbour during city’s popular lights festival
Police warning about a little-known rule in effect across Sydney during the city’s popular Vivid Flights festival — and it could cost you $1,375
- Recreational drones are banned at Vivid Festival in Sydney CBD
- Police reminded visitors to the city of the little-known rule
- Fines of up to $13,750 will apply, NSW police said Saturday
Recreational drones are banned from Sydney’s Vivid festival and violators risk fines of up to $13,750.
NSW Police posted a reminder about the little-known rule banning the use of the devices in Sydney Harbor and the city’s CBD.
It comes after the 23-day festival with its light installations, music and food offerings that kicked off last month and drew huge crowds to the CBD.
“The rules are ‘airplane’ and simple – Sydney Harbor and the Sydney CBD is a no-fly zone for recreational drones even during Vivid Sydney,” police said on social media.
Skyrocketing fines of up to $1,375 can be imposed per violation. If the case goes to court, fines of up to $13,750 could be imposed.
NSW police warned revelers attending this year’s Vivid Festival in Sydney (pictured) to remember that the area is a ‘no-fly zone’ for recreational drone users
Drones are banned from flying over Sydney Harbor and the city’s CBD during the city’s Vivid Lights festival (pictured)
“For more information on responsible recreational drone use, please visit the Civil Aviation Safety Authority – CASA website.”
One social media commenter called the rule “just an excuse for revenue,” while others embraced the bans.
“All drone pilots must know the laws of the Civil Aviation Safety Authority. No idea why people need to be warned, same goes for drivers, they know the laws and a small percentage still break them,” someone said.
One social media commentator thought the rule was “just an excuse for revenue,” while others embraced the bans
“How would they catch the offenders flying the drone into CBD?” asked another online commenter
The festival (pictured) with its ‘8.5 km adventure’ of light installations, music and dining options at various locations in Sydney CBD will run until June 17
“How would they catch the offenders flying the drone into CBD?” asked another.
“I will try to use the drones tonight, catch me and fine me,” a third wrote.
“I heard they allow drones in Ukraine,” said a fourth.
The festival with its ‘8.5 km adventure’ of light installations, music and dining at various locations in Sydney CBD will run until June 17.