If a Remote Pilot is tasked to capture a photo from a height of 500 feet AGL at a farm 1.6 km long, is this allowed?

The correct answer revolves around the regulations concerning operating heights for remote pilots. According to CASA regulations, remote pilots typically need to maintain their flights below 400 feet AGL (Above Ground Level) without needing special approvals. Operating above that altitude usually requires specific permission from aviation authorities unless there's an exemption in place for the particular operation.

Therefore, capturing a photo from a height of 500 feet AGL would indeed necessitate obtaining approval, as it exceeds the standard altitude limit for operations without additional permissions. This serves to ensure safety in the airspace, as higher altitudes could conflict with manned aircraft operations.

While other options touch on aspects such as permission or visual line of sight, the need for approval above 400 feet is the most critical factor in determining whether the operation is allowed.