Australia Flight Safety Rules
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TO FIND OUT WHERE YOU CAN AND
CAN'T FLY, USE A CASA-VERIFIED
LOCATION-BASED MOBILE OR WEB APP.
You must not fly your
drone higher than
120
metres
(400
feet)
above ground level.
If
yotfre near a
helicopter landing site
or smaller aerodrome
without a control
tower, you can fly
your drone within
5.5
kilometres. If
you become aware
of manned
aircraft
nearby, you will have
to manoeuvre away
and land your drone
as quickly and safety as
possible.
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You must not fly your
drone over or near
an area affecting
public safety or where
emergency operations
are underway. This
could include situations
such as
a
car crash,
police operations, a fire
or firefighting efforts or
search and rescue.
You must keep
your drone at least
30 metres away
from other people.
You must not
fly
over
or above people or m
a populous area. This
could inctude beaches,
parks, events, or
sport
ovals where there is a
game in progress
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If you
Intend
to fly
your drone for or at
work (commercially),
there
are extra rules
you must follow.
You will also need to
register your drone
and get a licence or
accreditation.
Respect personal
You must only fly one
privacy. Don't record
drone at a time.
or photograph people
without their consent-
this may breach other
laws.
If your drone weighs
more than 250 grams,
you must fly at least 5.5
kilometres away from
a controlled airport,
which generally have a
control tower at them.
You must keep your
drone within visual
line-of-sight. This
means always being
able to see the drone
with your own eyes
(rather than through
a device, screen or
goggles).
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Remember, you must
not operate your drone
in a way that creates
a hazard to another
aircraft, person or
property.
You muse only fly
during the day and you
must not
fly
through
cloud or fog.
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New Zealand Flight Safety Rules
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Rule #1
Fly no higher than 120m
(400ft)
above the ground.
This keeps your drone below the height of other aircraft.
Rule #2
Stay a safe and considerate distance away from people and buildings.
Don't fly directly over people, unless they say it's OK.
Rule #3
Don·t fly over prtvate land,
such
as farms or houses, unless the owner
says
it's
OK.
Check with the local council or
the
Department of Conservation before flying
in
public areas such as parks, beaches and reserves.
Rule #4
Keep your drone
in
sight at all times.
Fly only in daylight and when the visibility is good - stay clear of fog and cloud.
Rule #5
Stay
4
km away from anywhere aircraft are landing or taking off.
This includes helipads at hospitals and those used
by
sightseeing aircraft. Be aware
that controlled airspace around airports extends well beyond the 4 km limit-you
must have clearance from air traffic control to operate in that area. Don't
fly
in special
use airspace. such as low Flying Zones. danger, restricted or Military Operating Areas.
Rule #6
It's dangerous to fly drones anywhere other aircraft are operating.
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you see another aircraft, stay well clear of
it
and land immediately.
No-fly zones
Know
the
no-fly zones.
To see a map of these no-fly zones, or to apply for a clearance to fly your drone within
controlled airspace, go to:
airshare.co.nz
Preflight checklist
like any pilot. you need to do a preflight check.
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Check the tech
Make sure the battery
is
fully charged and all drone components are secure
and undamaged.
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Scan the land
Your flying area must be clear of people, animals, or anything that might
cause problems, such as powerlines. Get permission if you plan to fly over
people or private property, or stay well away
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Eyes on the drone
You must always be able to see your drone.
Fly it no higher than 120 m (400 ft) above ground
level,
and only
in
daylight,
avoiding cloud or fog.
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Check for no-fly zones
There are many areas you can't
fly
a drone,
such as zones that extend around
airports. Know where you're allowed to fly, and where you need to ask for
clearance first.
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Be ready to
land
If you see another aircraft. or an emergency
situation
unfolding. Immediately
land your drone.
Training
Get some training to help you better understand how to
fly
within the
group of Civil Aviation Rules known as 'Part 101'.
If you can't fly your drone according to these rules. you must get an Unmanned
Aircraft Operator Certificate under 'Part 102·.
Find more information about how to get that certificate, and a list of approved
training organisations at: aviation,govt.nz/drones
For more information about flying your drone
.
aviation.govt.nz/drones
To contact the CAA for advice
drones@caa.govt.nz
See the full rules and variations affecting drones at:
aviation.govt.nz/drones
You must follow the New Zealand Civil Aviation Rules when flying your drone.
Complying with them can also help you avoid fines or prosecution.