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SEASONED cameraman Dai Cookes has set up SA’s first Civil Aviation Safety Authority-approved drone pilot training business to make those “eyes in the sky” safer for everyone.
The professional photographer and former school teacher started assessing opportunities in the space a couple of years ago as demand for drone-driven photos and videos started emerging.
He set up Above Oz six months ago to train people to use drones legally and safely…
New Legislation
Under new legislation, to come into effect on 29 September 2016, you can fly a drone under 2kg for commercial gain without a licence. This is subject to certain limitations but it will be a good option for some people. For more information, refer to