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Who's the Prime Person, and Why Does the CAA Interview Them Personally?

Who's the Prime Person, and Why Does the CAA In...

Most of the process for getting your organisation's UAOC (Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate) is paperwork. You write an exposition, the CAA reviews it, you make the changes they ask for....

Who's the Prime Person, and Why Does the CAA In...

Most of the process for getting your organisation's UAOC (Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certificate) is paperwork. You write an exposition, the CAA reviews it, you make the changes they ask for....

Becoming an Agricultural Drone Pilot in New Zealand: A Stage-by-Stage Guide

Becoming an Agricultural Drone Pilot in New Zea...

What it actually takes to become a certified agricultural spray drone pilot in New Zealand - five stages, real costs, real timeframes, and the questions worth asking before you start.

Becoming an Agricultural Drone Pilot in New Zea...

What it actually takes to become a certified agricultural spray drone pilot in New Zealand - five stages, real costs, real timeframes, and the questions worth asking before you start.

NZ Drone Training Providers Compared: DroneTrust, NZ Drones Academy, Fenix UAS, DroneTraining.co.nz and FlyUAV (2026)

NZ Drone Training Providers Compared: DroneTrus...

If you're looking for drone training in New Zealand, you'll find several providers, each with a different approach to how they deliver courses, how far their examiner network reaches, and...

NZ Drone Training Providers Compared: DroneTrus...

If you're looking for drone training in New Zealand, you'll find several providers, each with a different approach to how they deliver courses, how far their examiner network reaches, and...

Why NZ Agricultural Drone Pilots Need an RPAS Chemical Rating

Why NZ Agricultural Drone Pilots Need an RPAS C...

Agricultural drone spraying in New Zealand sits at the intersection of CAA aviation rules, HSNO hazardous substance law, and WorkSafe obligations. A Pilot Chemical Rating is a legal requirement, and...

Why NZ Agricultural Drone Pilots Need an RPAS C...

Agricultural drone spraying in New Zealand sits at the intersection of CAA aviation rules, HSNO hazardous substance law, and WorkSafe obligations. A Pilot Chemical Rating is a legal requirement, and...

What Are The Common Drone Mistakes New Pilots Make in New Zealand?

What Are The Common Drone Mistakes New Pilots M...

Summary: New drone pilots in New Zealand frequently put themselves at legal and physical risk by overlooking the country's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations. From flying too close to aerodromes...

What Are The Common Drone Mistakes New Pilots M...

Summary: New drone pilots in New Zealand frequently put themselves at legal and physical risk by overlooking the country's Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations. From flying too close to aerodromes...

How to Fly Your Drone Safely in Changing Autumn Conditions

How to Fly Your Drone Safely in Changing Autumn...

Summary Autumn in New Zealand is spectacular — golden light, moody skies, and landscapes that look like they were painted by someone who really wanted to show off. But with...

How to Fly Your Drone Safely in Changing Autumn...

Summary Autumn in New Zealand is spectacular — golden light, moody skies, and landscapes that look like they were painted by someone who really wanted to show off. But with...