Dronezup NZ Ltd is certified by NZ CAA under Rule part 141 which allows us to train, examine and certify candidates for the use of drones in recreational, photography, commercial, survey and agricultural applications. We offer bespoke training, tailored specifically to your needs and maintain small groups so the trainee gets more one-on-one time. We couple this with our compliance package which takes you through the pathway to becoming a 102 certified operation. Have a look at what the different courses we offer involve, and contact us for more information on the services we offer.
Part 101 Ground Course
Even if you are flying your small drone recreationally, there are many rules that you should still know regarding airspace and safety when flying. This is a 1-day course that allows you to become more familiar with these rules. Civil Aviation Rules do not change based on whether you are flying recreationally or commercially as the hazards are the same regardless and all operations are under Part 101.
Part 102 Ground Course
This is the course you need if you are wanting to work under your company's 102 Operating Certificate. It is a 2-day course where the 101 course material is covered first and then the 102 information on the second day. This is the course you need if you are wanting to fly any agricultural drone, fly at night, or if your work requires you to fly over private property without consent.
If you book a full course for your own company, we can customise it to fit your specific operations. For this, we would need at least 4 people.
Non-Ag OCA
Focusses on your knowledge of airspace rules, working under Rule Part 101 and 102, your knowledge of the company 102 certificate that you will be operating under, and your physical flying skills.
Ag OCA
Focusses on your knowledge of completing an agricultural operation, the rules around these types of operations and how they apply to the 102 operating certificate that you are operating under.
Agricultural Assessment Programme
If you are only just getting into the industry of agricultural drone spraying, we also offer our Agricultural Assessment Programme. This includes around 2 days of training specific to agricultural operations. The Ag Assessment Programme includes the completion of your initial Ag OCA.
We currently offer regular courses at our own facility just out of Pukekohe in Auckland. If you have a group of four or more people, we can come to you in other parts of New Zealand.
Definitely. All drones in New Zealand operate under Rule part 101, so even if you are flying at home or at the local park, there are rules you need to be aware of to ensure New Zealand airspace remains safe for everyone that uses it. Contact us to learn more about our 101 Ground Course.
Rule part 102 is a system which allows you to work outside of some aspects of Rule part 101. Rule part 102 covers things like flying aircraft with an all up weight of greater than 25Kg, flying over private property, agricultural operations etc. Our 102 Ground Course gives you a great introduction to the 102 rules and how to go about becoming a 102 operator.
We offer the option of only doing the 102 part of our course. All you need to do is provide us with your 101 qualification that you obtained within the last 2 years.
Unfortunately this is still under Rule Part 102. Regardless of whether you are flying on your own property or not, any agricultural flights, meaning if you are using a spraying drone at all, need to be done under a 102 Operating Certificate.
