As of November 2024 there is now a new permit system for DOC land. They now classify DOC land into three categories Green, Orange and Red amd although it's a little pricy at $180 per 1 yr for "Green" permits (non-commercial) at least there is a reasonably feasible way of doing it now. "Green" land is pretty much what you would expect, it's the non "special" parts of New Zealand where there are no specific conservation reasons for prohibiting access.
@@ThomasCokerNZ This info is superficial & omits many significant details. It's becoming common to encounter drones being flown in inappropriate and outright dangerous sites, & info like this doesn't help when it fails to address the exclusions. Drone flying is a restricted privilege, not a right. Land tenure is complicated & often misunderstood (e.g. Beach/National Park comments), even by Real Estate agents (who would have guessed?).The opening of requiring permission above & on land is a good start & sound basis to emphasise.
Hi Thomas, just wanna ask quick question, In christchurch and selwyn district on the website that saying, For Council properties that are not permission-required, you can fly a lightweight drone (1.5 kilograms max) without asking the Council's permission.
HI Thanks, for the question. Basically, As long as you have consent from the landowner and you are not flying in any flight paths (You can check this on Airshare) you are good to go. You should have no problems flying in most parks or green spaces in Christchurch and Selwyn districts but if you are in doubt just ask the council(s) for clarification. Good luck and happy flying www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/parks-And-reserves/drones aircraft@selwyn.govt.nz ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/photography/drones-and-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems
Hi, @RiskyMirror6213 Yes you do. in fact, you can only fly up to 120m (400 Feet) if you want to go higher than that you need to get a 102 drone licence.
I want to cross the ditch and fly my drone while on holiday. While NZ drone laws are similar to Australia's, there seems more emphasis on permission from property owners? I shoot stock footage, mostly of towns, landmarks, often over quiet neighbourhoods early of a morning. That's a bit hard to get permission from every house owner I fly over?
Basically you need to get permission for any land owner you want to fly above. I know it is hard but that is what the rules are. you can read more about the New Zealand drone rules at www.aviation.govt.nz/drones/part-101-rules-for-drones/ Thanks, Thomas
Thanks helpful.I am from the Uk in New Zealand . In the Uk we need an operator license and can fly over property except military and of course a exclusion zone from airports. But there is a weight limit I can’t remember the weight if too heavy you ar more restricted. Not flown my drone here in wellington Cbd but will look into thanks for the video. Ps love New Zealand by the way especially the diving 👍
So Thomas who actually enforces these laws and how often do you actually get caught, I can literally walk down to pilot bay next to mount Maunganui, people all around launch my drone in to controlled airspace fly over up to a cruise ship circle it go over it and film it while departs then just catch my drone and walk away no one ever says a thing. I don't think laws are enforced at all you ring the council to ask about filming in a reserve or something and they don't know what your talking about and tell you to just do it.
The CAA set the rules in New Zealand and whether or not they enforce them is their decision but that still does not mean it is right to knowingly break drone rules. These videos and others on this channel are not meant to call people out but to help people who want to learn more. As my favour quote goes we "Learn make repeat" Happy flying
Beaches are not all Crown Land. Apart from some uncommon situations, plenty have eroded into private property over time. Marine Mammals protection Act applies to harassing them. Wildlife Act applies to harassing other protected species, colony nesting birds and waders resting sites being relevant. They hate drones & the damage can be serious to rare species. Often the sort of problem way beyond the brain capacity of the screen/like obsessed drone attention seeker.
As of November 2024 there is now a new permit system for DOC land. They now classify DOC land into three categories Green, Orange and Red amd although it's a little pricy at $180 per 1 yr for "Green" permits (non-commercial) at least there is a reasonably feasible way of doing it now. "Green" land is pretty much what you would expect, it's the non "special" parts of New Zealand where there are no specific conservation reasons for prohibiting access.
Thank you for sharing. www.doc.govt.nz/get-involved/apply-for-permits/drone-use-on-conservation-land/
Awesome !
Cheers, glad you liked it!
Thinking of buying a drone and this was very helpful! Covers quite a lot of the rules.
Thank you for watching! Please don't forget to do you own research as the rules can change 💪🏼
@@ThomasCokerNZ This info is superficial & omits many significant details. It's becoming common to encounter drones being flown in inappropriate and outright dangerous sites, & info like this doesn't help when it fails to address the exclusions. Drone flying is a restricted privilege, not a right. Land tenure is complicated & often misunderstood (e.g. Beach/National Park comments), even by Real Estate agents (who would have guessed?).The opening of requiring permission above & on land is a good start & sound basis to emphasise.
Hi Thomas, just wanna ask quick question, In christchurch and selwyn district on the website that saying, For Council properties that are not permission-required, you can fly a lightweight drone (1.5 kilograms max) without asking the Council's permission.
HI Thanks, for the question.
Basically, As long as you have consent from the landowner and you are not flying in any flight paths (You can check this on Airshare) you are good to go. You should have no problems flying in most parks or green spaces in Christchurch and Selwyn districts but if you are in doubt just ask the council(s) for clarification.
Good luck and happy flying
www.selwyn.govt.nz/recreation-And-facilities/parks-And-reserves/drones
aircraft@selwyn.govt.nz
ccc.govt.nz/parks-and-gardens/photography/drones-and-remotely-piloted-aircraft-systems
nice!!! very help!!!
Wait so if I wanna take a cityscape from a mini 3 pro, I need to take permission? Even if I fly it high above (At 120m)?
Hi, @RiskyMirror6213 Yes you do. in fact, you can only fly up to 120m (400 Feet) if you want to go higher than that you need to get a 102 drone licence.
@@ThomasCokerNZ Alright, thx for ur reply!
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I want to cross the ditch and fly my drone while on holiday. While NZ drone laws are similar to Australia's, there seems more emphasis on permission from property owners? I shoot stock footage, mostly of towns, landmarks, often over quiet neighbourhoods early of a morning. That's a bit hard to get permission from every house owner I fly over?
Basically you need to get permission for any land owner you want to fly above. I know it is hard but that is what the rules are. you can read more about the New Zealand drone rules at www.aviation.govt.nz/drones/part-101-rules-for-drones/
Thanks, Thomas
Thanks helpful.I am from the Uk in New Zealand . In the Uk we need an operator license and can fly over property except military and of course a exclusion zone from airports. But there is a weight limit I can’t remember the weight if too heavy you ar more restricted. Not flown my drone here in wellington Cbd but will look into thanks for the video. Ps love New Zealand by the way especially the diving 👍
So Thomas who actually enforces these laws and how often do you actually get caught, I can literally walk down to pilot bay next to mount Maunganui, people all around launch my drone in to controlled airspace fly over up to a cruise ship circle it go over it and film it while departs then just catch my drone and walk away no one ever says a thing. I don't think laws are enforced at all you ring the council to ask about filming in a reserve or something and they don't know what your talking about and tell you to just do it.
The CAA set the rules in New Zealand and whether or not they enforce them is their decision but that still does not mean it is right to knowingly break drone rules.
These videos and others on this channel are not meant to call people out but to help people who want to learn more.
As my favour quote goes we "Learn make repeat"
Happy flying
Beaches are not all Crown Land. Apart from some uncommon situations, plenty have eroded into private property over time.
Marine Mammals protection Act applies to harassing them. Wildlife Act applies to harassing other protected species, colony nesting birds and waders resting sites being relevant. They hate drones & the damage can be serious to rare species. Often the sort of problem way beyond the brain capacity of the screen/like obsessed drone attention seeker.