Autonomous drones have revolutionised the photography, cinematography, agriculture, surveillance and spatial data industries by reshaping their accessibility and reach. Generating and disseminating drone content, however, has introduced novel challenges to copyright law. Drone-captured images, photographs and videos have challenged fundamental principles of copyright law such as 'originality' and 'human authorship'. This article explores the intersection between autonomous drones and copyright law in Australia, while providing brief comparisons with the United Kingdom (UK) and the United States of America (USA). The research highlights the need for clear legal frameworks to pilot the evolving landscape of drone-generated content in Australia. If the courts appreciate and acknowledge the creativity that goes into modern computer programming and machine learning, perhaps the courts would be more mindful to grant copyright protection to those who made the 'necessary arrangements' for the creation of a machine-generated work.