“The risk to pilots can be reduced by increasing the visibility of powerlines and other electrical infrastructure on properties and private land,” regional manager northern Mark Summers said.

“A powerline hazard assessment for the farm conducted by landholders in consultation with aerial operators can be quite useful to identify electrical infrastructure that may potentially be difficult to see from the air.”

Mr Summers said the installation of powerline markers could assist in areas where low-level flying operations occur.

“While pilots are urged to pre-plan their flights and identify the location of the overhead electricity network before taking off, changes in the landscape and weather conditions can affect the visibility of powerlines,” Mark said.

“Safety is the responsibility of everyone.”