What would a wedge-tailed eagle do? I’ve had far more near-misses with wedge-tailed eagles and other birds than drones. I’m assuming birds aren’t relying on the AIP to work out where not to fly.
You’re open to civil liability “if something actually happens”, whether or not you’re criminally liable. Vicarious liability of an organisation for the negligence of staff at any level is a settled principle. Your last paragraph therefore does not make sense to me.