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It used to be Barbie doll and Hot Wheels - but now it seems drones were the hottest Christmas present going around in 2016.
The popularity of the gift has prompted the Civil Aviation Safety Authority to remind Perth residents about the safety rules imposed on drone flyers and the hefty fines they could be facing if they choose to ignore them.
Christmas holiday drone flyers are being warned to follow these safety rules at all times while in the skies. (Video courtesy: Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
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Christmas holiday drone flyers are being warned to follow these safety rules at all times while in the skies. (Video courtesy: Civil Aviation Safety Authority)
"CASA wants people to have fun flying their drone but we need the fun to be safe," The CASA's Peter Gibson said.
WA social media has already become littered with residents attempting to locate drones that went missing on their maiden Christmas day flights. Photo: Joe Armao, Fairfax Media.
"Drone flyers must not cause a hazard to people, property or aircraft at any time.
"There are penalties for breaking the drone rules, with fines of up to $9000."
WA social media has already become littered with residents attempting to locate drones that went missing on their maiden Christmas day flights.
CASA has also warned drone flyers to respect the privacy of other people by never flying over backyards or around homes, apartments and townhouses.