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Stay safe with AirShare, wherever you fly

AirShare is New Zealand’s hub for recreational and commercial drone operators – ensuring safe and happy drone flying in New Zealand skies.

Here you’ll find the information and access you need to learn how to operate your drone safely in all types of airspace, plan drone flights, identify safe places to fly, and gain authorisation to fly from air traffic services provider Airways New Zealand and aerodrome operators.

AirShare in New Zealand is powered by the AirShare uncrewed traffic management (UTM) system – developed as a Flight Information Management System (FIMS) to help global air navigation service providers and regulators safely and efficiently integrated uncrewed traffic into their airspace.

Learn more about the AirShare global UTM here.

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Know the rules

It’s important to know the rules before you fly your drone. It’s an aircraft, so can be a hazard to people, property and other aircraft. Understanding the rules will help you to keep yourself, your drone and other aircraft safe when operating your drone.

We’ve pulled together some of the key things you need to know under the Civil Aviation Part 101 rules.  See the pages below, and a simplified version of the key rules in our below graphic.  Make sure you know and understand the Part 101 rules before you fly – there are many nuances to explore.

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A simplified version of the rules...

See below for a simplified version of the key rules. To explore the rules and their nuances, see this Civil Aviation Authority Part 101 consolidation document.

Visit this page of the CAA website to learn about the drone regulations for New Zealand.

Rule #1

How high am I allowed to fly my drone in the sky?

Rule #1

You can fly no higher than 120m (400ft) above the ground.
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Rule #2

How close can I fly my drone over people and buildings?

Rule #2

Stay a safe and considerable distance away from people and buildings.
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Rule #3

Can I fly over private land like farms or houses?

Rule #3

Don't fly over private land unless the owner says it's OK.
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Rule #4

When can I fly my drone and in what kind of conditions?

Rule #4

Keep your drone in direct sight, and fly only in daylight when visibility is good.
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Rule #5

How close can I fly my drone to an aerodrome or airport?

Rule #5

Stay 4km away from any aerodrome (unless certain conditions are met).
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Rule #6

How close can I fly my drone to an aircraft in the sky?

Rule #6

If you see another aircraft, avoid it and stay well clear.
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Exemptions for Part 102 operators

Drone operators with a Part 102 uncrewed aircraft operator certificate can be exempt from the Civil Aviation Part 101 rules, and legally fly.
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AirShare drone flights by the numbers

For the month of August 2024

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Total AirShare registrations at 30 September
0
New AirShare registrations
0
Digital activation requests
0
Flights logged in controlled airspace
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Flights logged in uncontrolled airspace
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Operator spotlight

Studio Infinitum
In this profile, Oliver Compton, Managing Director of Studio Infinitum, tells us a bit about his business and their use of AirShare to help keep the skies safe.

Sky View Photography
In this profile, Andrew Underwood, Director and Chief Operator at Sky View Photography, tells us a bit about his business and how AirShare supports their work.

Love Your Home Photography
In this operator spotlight profile, James Winch, owner of Love Your Home Photography, answers some of our questions about his work in the real estate photography industry and his use of AirShare to keep the skies safe. 

Proform Group
In this operator spotlight profile, Daniel Manchester from Proform Group answers some of our questions about the great work they are doing and how AirShare supports their operations. 

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News and updates

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