Drone Show

When

• Wednesday, 27 November 2024 - 9:30pm to 10:40pm

Special event

Vessel operators are advised that a Special Event pursuant to Section 12(2) of the Marine Safety Act 1998 is to be held on Port Jackson, within the southern portion of Farm Cove, (as per the map) from 9:30pm until 10:40pm on Wednesday 27 November 2024.

A swarm of drones will hover at low level displaying images using lights. In the event of inclement weather, the Exclusion Zone may not be activated.

Exclusion zone

Due to the potential to affect the safety of navigation, Transport for NSW has granted an Exclusive Use of the area to Global Unmanned Systems Pty Ltd, and an exclusion zone will be established on the navigable waters of Port Jackson within Farm Cove, (as per the map) between the above times. During the event the zone will be patrolled by a Maritime patrol vessel. The expected show duration is 15 minutes and is scheduled to commence at 10:15pm. 

The activation and deactivation of the Exclusion Zone will be broadcast on marine radio VHF 13.

Directions

Transport for NSW advises that in relation to the exclusion zone:

• Persons within the vicinity of the zone must comply with any directions given by any Boating Safety Officer or Police Officer in relation to the Special Event or to marine safety. Failure to comply with any such direction is an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.15A - Maximum Penalty $3,300.00). 
• No unauthorised vessels or persons are permitted to enter the zone and to do so may be an offence (Marine Safety Act 1998, s.12(5) — Maximum Penalty $1,100.00).

Maps and charts affected

To see the area affected, refer to diagram below and:

• Transport for NSW Boating Map – 9D
• Event area map