A resident posted on the Governors Bay Community Facebook, saying they spotted a drone hovering outside their home and nearby properties “a number of times".
The post said the drone had hovered “quite low” at the homeowner’s property last week.
“It had a nice clear view into my lounge," the post read.
"Seriously have you nothing better to do?
"If you [have] a legitimate reason for doing this let us know.
"However, I am not sure what could possibly interest you in my house."
There have been several reports of low-flying drones invading people’s privacy in Banks Peninsula since 2018, with sightings in Scarborough, Clifton, Diamond Harbour and Lyttelton.
In December 2018, residents feared a low-flying drone may have been used to spy on teenage girls in Diamond Harbour.
Sergeant Franco Lovrich said if anyone feels drones have been interfering with their privacy, police would “certainly want to hear about it".
“We also encourage people to be aware of their responsibilities flying drones around properties,” he said.
The Civil Aviation Authority says drone operators must have consent from the owner of the property they want to fly over.
The CAA does not investigate breaches of privacy, and investigations are dealt with by the police.
- View the rules and regulations around drones here or phone police on 105 to report concerns related to drone activity.
