Your drone questions answered

We've gathered together some of the most frequently asked questions about flying unmanned aircraft in New Zealand.

Do I need permission to fly a drone in New Zealand?

Can I fly my drone at the beach, park or lake?

Do I need a license to fly a drone?

Where are drone no-fly zones?

What is a shielded operation?

Can I fly a drone at night?

How high can I fly a drone?

How far can I fly a drone?

How heavy can a drone be?

What if I want to fly my drone in controlled airspace?

Are there rules for commercial drone flying in New Zealand?

Can I use my drone for agricultural chemical spraying/top dressing?