Under 15 kg
up to AUW Under 15 kg VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight only VFR/IFR Must be able to maintain VLOS, and clear of cloud Must yield right of way Yes Max altitude (AG) 400ft, 120m, unless issue a NOTAM Class A Must obtain ATC clearance Class B C D E Must obtain ATC clearance Aerodrome Traffic Zone uncontrolled aerodrome: 4km away unless below 400ft, or permission granted. Controlled aerodrome: 4km away unless permission from ATC. In both cases to fly within 4km must also have pilots license, and must still avoid movement area & runway No Fly Zones Danger areas, military areas, low flying zone or restricted areas without permission people Must have permission of people you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities. Assembly of people Must have permission of people you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities. buildings Must have permission of property owner you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities Congested or Urban Area Must have permission of property owner you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities Governing body Airways Additional items to be aware of Must have permission of property owner you wish to fly over full info https://www.caa.govt.nz/rpas/index.html#CAR https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_101_Brief.htm https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_102_Brief.htm 15-25kg
up to AUW 15-25kg VLOS VLOS Day/Night Daylight only VFR/IFR Must be able to maintain VLOS, and clear of cloud Must yield right of way Yes Max altitude (AG) 400ft, 120m, unless issue a NOTAM Class A Must obtain ATC clearance Class B C D E Must obtain ATC clearance Aerodrome Traffic Zone uncontrolled aerodrome: 4km away unless below 400ft, or permission granted. Controlled aerodrome: 4km away unless permission from ATC. In both cases to fly within 4km must also have pilots license, and must still avoid movement area & runway No Fly Zones Danger areas, military areas, low flying zone or restricted areas without permission people Must have permission of people you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities. Assembly of people Must have permission of people you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities. buildings Must have permission of property owner you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities Congested or Urban Area Must have permission of property owner you wish to fly over, unless approved by authorities Air worthiness certificate Required Registration Required Operating permission Required Governing body Airways Additional items to be aware of Must have permission of property owner you wish to fly over full info https://www.caa.govt.nz/rpas/index.html#CAR https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_101_Brief.htm https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_102_Brief.htm >25kg or other
up to AUW 25kg or more VLOS Whole application is considered on a case by case basis Class A Must obtain ATC clearance Class B C D E Must obtain ATC clearance No Fly Zones Danger areas, military areas, low flying zone or restricted areas without permission Air worthiness certificate Required - case by case basis Registration Required - case by case basis Operating permission Required - case by case basis Governing body Airways Additional items to be aware of Whole application is considered on a case by case basis, including limitations of the flight full info https://www.caa.govt.nz/rpas/index.html#CAR https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_101_Brief.htm https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/Part_102_Brief.htm