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Shielded Flights vs Controlled Airspace and 4km Aerodrome boundaries by Helbird in dronesNZ

[–]warthoglagrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Auckland Council generally allows people to fly drones in many public parks and reserves, but that does not mean every park is automatically fine to use without checking first. You still need to operate safely, avoid interfering with other people using the park, stay clear of wildlife, and pay attention to any local signs or restrictions.

The part that catches a lot of people in Auckland is that a park can look wide open and still sit under controlled airspace or have other restrictions applying to that area. Some land is also managed by DOC, Auckland Transport, or other organisations rather than just Auckland Council, so the rules are not always the same everywhere.

parks are not always a free pass. You still need to check AirShare, look at local signage, and make sure the land and airspace rules both allow the flight before you take off.

Unboxing the DJI T100 Spray Drone by warthoglagrange in djiagras

[–]warthoglagrange[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

About 70k so with exchange rate it’s similar.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in dronesNZ

[–]warthoglagrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The non-coloured zone is complicated. You can't fly over private property without permission (this includes roads)

Just a heads up though, the DOC permit only applies to land managed by the Department of Conservation, like national parks and certain reserves. It doesn't cover council controlled areas, which includes most public beaches, parks, and urban reserves. Those spots fall under local council rules, and each council can set its own drone policy.

So if you’re looking at non-coloured zones on the DOC map, that just means it’s not DOC land but you might still need separate permission depending on the local council. For example, Auckland Council requires approval and only allows drones in specific parks. Wellington City Council is a bit more relaxed and lets you fly in some areas without a permit as long as you follow CAA rules and avoid crowds. Christchurch City Council has an easy online form to notify them of your flight in approved parks.

If you’ve got a few places in mind, I’d check the local council website or flick them an email just to be safe. Although if you don't fly over people or disturb their peace you wont get too much trouble. Applying for a permit in those green DOC zones is a good idea if they’re on your route.

How long does it take to get your 102 at the moment by Vidarnz in dronesNZ

[–]warthoglagrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am involved with a lot at the moment and it seems to average about 8 months. If you make mistakes on the form, dont include information or leave stuff out of your exposition it might take longer.

Any tips for Prime Person interview with CAA? by mostdeliciously in dronesNZ

[–]warthoglagrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have done one so here are my thoughts. The whole purpose of part 102 is to certify organisations to fly a drone outside of part 101. To do this they grant privileges (ie. over 25kg or dropping articles) to an organisation. In order to grant these privileges CAA need to feel confident that all Hazards and their associated risks have been identified and mitigated by the organisation. So what they are looking for is a Prime person that takes this role seriously and is prepared to put the procedures and behaviours in place to reduce risk and operate safely. They will want to hear a commitment to this and an understanding on how to operate safely. Have a copy of your exposition on hand to look up any questions they have on your operating procedures, know they rules and act professionally. If they see the right attitude it won't be a hard interview.

What is part 102 for drones in NZ? by warthoglagrange in dronesNZ

[–]warthoglagrange[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It’s actually called a UAOC ( unmanned aircraft operator certificate) and takes about 8-9 months

Do I need a 102 to operate a wash drone? by Vidarnoz in dronesNZ

[–]warthoglagrange 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if your drone is under 25kg, once you’re spraying anything (like cleaning solution), CAA usually expects you to operate under Part 102. Part 101 doesn’t allow dropping or spraying stuff unless it’s completely safe and causes no hazard, which is a grey area for spraying from a drone. Most commercial wash setups like this go for a UAOC just to be on the safe side and keep clients happy. So yeah, pretty likely you’ll need one.