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subsection (1) does not apply to the extent that a person in charge of the emergency operation approves the operation of the unmanned aircraft.

7 Directions relating to the operation of RPA or model aircraft near people
       (1) A person controlling an RPA or a model aircraft must ensure that the aircraft is not operated within 30 m from a person unless the person has duties essential to the control or navigation of the aircraft.
       (2) For subsection (1), the distance of 30 m is measured in every direction from the point on the ground or surface of the water directly below the aircraft.
       (3) The direction in subsection (1) does not apply to the following:
(aa) to the operation of a micro RPA if the person holds an approval given by CASA for the purposes of this paragraph;
(a) to the operation of an RPA or a model aircraft in accordance with an authorisation (however called) or exemption granted under CASR that permits operation of the RPA or model aircraft less than 30 m from another person;
(b) if:
 (i) the person is controlling an RPA that is an airship; and
 (ii) the airship approaches no closer to the second person than 10 m horizontally and 30 ft vertically.

8 Directions relating to the operation of a single RPA or model aircraft
       (1) A person controlling an RPA or model aircraft must only operate 1 aircraft at a time.
       (2) The direction in subsection (1) does not apply to the following:
(a) the operation of a micro RPA or a model aircraft if the person holds an approval given by CASA for the purposes of this paragraph;
(b) the operation of an RPA, other than a micro RPA, in accordance with an authorisation (however called) or exemption granted under CASR.