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Post by Brent George on Oct 20, 2014 19:17:11 GMT
With the increasing number of these tools/toys entering the market and being utilised on commercial projects - including survey tasks - the following link is worth checking out and monitoring if you are using UAV's or contemplating a job that will involve this great tool:-
linkhttp://www.caa.govt.nz/rpas/
Note the subscription link within the CAA bulletin to keep up with developments....
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Post by Brent George on May 1, 2015 0:52:37 GMT
A great example of a drone (helicopter) capability over a slowly regenerating Christchurch CBD.
Helicam Pro Airscapes |
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Post by Brent George on Aug 9, 2015 21:07:52 GMT
The planned new rules have now come into force. The following Media Release is the formal notice:
MEDIA RELEASE
23 July 2015
New Civil Aviation Rules for unmanned aircraft coming into force next week will
improve aviation safety for operators, other airspace users and people and property.
Civil Aviation Rule Part 102 – Unmanned Aircraft Operator Certification will come into
force on August 1. It will enable those who want to operate outside the existing rules
for unmanned aircraft to do so if they have in place a plan to manage the safety risks.
“This new rule part gives operators greater freedom while maintaining the highest
standards of aviation safety,” says CAA GM of General Aviation, Steve Moore.
Changes to the existing rules for unmanned aircraft also come into force at this time.
“These changes address the safety risks that modern unmanned aircraft pose to
other airspace users as well as people and property on the ground,” he says.
A key update to Rule Part 101, which was designed to regulate traditional model
aircraft, is the requirement for operators who want to fly over people or property to
gain consent from the affected individuals or property owners before they fly.
“Having a conversation with a property owner beforehand is an effective means of
risk management because they are likely to have the best knowledge of the risks.”
Operators who intend to fly over public spaces will also need to get permission from
the land owner. For example, if an operator wants to fly over a park, they will need to
get permission from the local council.
“We are encouraging public land owners to be proactive. This could involve erecting
signs indicating if unmanned aircraft flights are allowed or not at the park entrance.”
Those who cannot get consent from a landowner or individuals can still operate if
they get an operating certificate from the CAA under Rule Part 102.
“These changes strike a balance between safety and enabling operations,” he says.
The changes are part of the CAA’s interim approach to regulating unmanned aircraft.
The CAA encourages all unmanned aircraft operators to become familiar with Civil
Aviation Rules. Visit www.airshare.co.nz or www.caa.govt.nz/rpas/index.html
and the link to the rules is: CAA Rules
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Post by Brent George on Aug 9, 2015 21:10:01 GMT
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Post by Brent George on Aug 16, 2015 20:57:28 GMT
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Post by Brent George on Sept 1, 2015 0:54:54 GMT
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Post by Brent George on Sept 2, 2015 20:17:06 GMT
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Post by Brent George on Mar 28, 2019 18:41:17 GMT
Auckland Council have introduced restrictions on the use of drones over Council land: Stuff : 28-Mar-2019
Will this be followed by other Councils? It will certainly be monitored initially.... |
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