More information - fees and requirements
Filming may incur a fee of $400 + GST to cover our administrative costs. If you require access to assets such as a power station, or other assistance from Hydro Tasmania employees, additional fees may apply. An invoice will be issued following the co-signing of a filming agreement. All fees must be paid within 30 days of filming.
We may waive the fee (or part of it) for educational, tourism or other filming activities that are likely to increase awareness and understanding of our activities.
A bond (or guarantee) may be required in case we need to repair any damage or clean up after the event. We will determine the amount based on the activities proposed and the number of people and equipment involved.
Any filming activities must comply with the provisions of the filming agreement. Extra conditions of approval in response to local management issues may be attached to the agreement at our discretion.
- Flight activities must conform with all statutory regulations. Where the land has mixed use with another party (e.g. DPIPWE), you will need to consult the co-occupier.
- All helicopter landings require our approval.
- Vehicles may only be used on formed roads and in compliance with speed limits.
- Firearms, pets, domestic animals, damage to vegetation and disruptions to operational activities are prohibited and fires are only permitted in authorised fireplaces or stoves.
- Typically the erection of temporary structures will not be permitted. A pre-condition for erecting any temporary structure is that it is removed promptly upon completion of filming and the site is restored.
We will need you to give us a preview of your film or photo (in rough-cut form) so we can be sure the area is portrayed consistent with the conditions of approval. We’ll get back to you within 2 to 5 working days.
Images and footage may not be on-sold or licensed to a third party for another purpose without our prior written consent.
We may require you to place the following in the credits:
Produced with the assistance of Hydro Tasmania
or
Produced with the assistance of the employees of Hydro Tasmania
or
Filmed at ...................., Tasmania
All drone use is subject to a 30 m exclusion zone in all directions from dam walls and buildings, and 50 m exclusion zone in all directions from substations or power stations.
Operators of drones under 2kg must register their details with the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) before use and follow required all drone rules as stated by CASA.
All operators of drones over 2kg are required to be CASA certified and provide the following documentation to Hydro Tasmania:
- CASA-issued RPA operator’s certificate (ReOC) (drones over 2 kg)
- CASA-issued remote pilot licence (RePL) for each proposed operator (drones over 2 kg)
- Flight plan that demonstrates operators will not enter any of Hydro Tasmania’s pre-determined exclusion zones
- Aviation-specific public liability insurance certificate
- Flight risk assessment
- Pedestrian management plan with the proposed pedestrian exclusion zone illustrated (30 m and so on, depending on the operator’s licence)
Any drone operators found to be operating without Hydro Tasmania approval, or not in accordance with issued approval, will be requested to stop and all details will be provided to CASA for further action.
Queries about general drone use should be directed to CASA or phone 131 757.
If you wish to report unauthorised or illegal drone use or filming on Hydro Tasmania’s land and assets, including sharing of footage on websites and social media, please contact marketing@hydro.com.au
Please report unsafe drone activity directly to CASA. Where public safety is at risk, report the incident to the local police.