#26161
excathedra
Flatchatter

    Basic courtesy on the part of the owner and his agent would have led to the strata administration being advised and notice given so that people would have been aware of the presence of the drone and been able to avoid being on view in a state of undress or in other embarrassing circumstances.  We are fortunate not to have something like the provisions of the U S Constitution allowing guns to be on hand for the drone to be used as target practice. 

    This is an area where the statute law has to catch up with technology, with a body of case law to evolve over time.

    Having said that, I can see some worthwhile applications of drones.  Apart from still and video photography from angles hitherto unavailable, there is also scope for inspection of upper levels of the building without a need for scaffolding or the services of abseilers.  The cost would be much less than that of a piloted helicopter (which would not be able to get nearly as close), and some residents may even appreciate the opportunity of purchasing some of the pictures for their own interest.