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 Basics 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.
The 101 Basics course provides students with an understanding of CAR101 and basic RPAS operations. It is the initial training course in the DronezUp RPAS training program and can be built upon with subsequent courses.
The Basics Course is a prerequisite for the Part 101 Commercial Course and has no expiry.
Part 101 Commercial Course
The 101 Commercial course is a 1-day course that builds upon the 101 Basics course with further content on working commercially under CAR101. It introduces the fundamentals of HSWA compliance in relation to RPAS Operations.
When combined with a 101 level flight test the student is granted a qualification for operating within 4km of an aerodrome in accordance with CAR101.205(a)(3)(i)(A).
Course delivery is in person. Must complete and pass the 101 Basics exam as a prerequisite.
The 101 Commercial course is a prerequisite for the Part 102 Operations Course and is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
We highly recommend having at least 10 hours of flying experience before attending this course to allow the best chance of passing the practical section of this course. Check out the Flight Test video to know what will be assessed during the practical section of the course.
Part 102 Operations
The old 102 Ground Course. The Part 102 Operations course builds upon the 101 Commercial course with further content on working under a CAR102 certificate, including application process, differences to CAR101, expositions and investigation of incidents.
Course delivery is in person. Must complete and pass the 101 Commercial exam as a prerequisite.
The Part 102 Operations course is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
When combined with an Operational Competency Assessment the student is granted qualification for operating under and in compliance with a CAR102 certificate.
102 Agricultural Operations
Also known as our Ag Assessment Programme.
The 102 Agricultural course builds upon the 102 Operations course with further content on working under a CAR102 certificate applying agrichemicals, including technologies, regulatory requirements, chemical handling, weather and equipment. This is a 2-3 day course, depending on your previous experience, and is specific to agricultural operations. The Ag Assessment Programme includes the completion of your initial Ag OCA.
Course delivery is in person. Must complete and pass the 102 Operations exam as a prerequisite.
The 102 Agricultural Operations course is valid for 3 years from the date of issue, if annual Agricultural Operational Competency Assessments are successfully passed the 102 Agricultural Operations course will be deemed to remain current indefinitely.
Night Rating
The Night Rating theory course is combined with the practical Night Rating assessment to allow for operations under a CAR102 Certificate with night privileges.
The course covers human factors in regard to night operations, particularly visual illusions, and trains students on the ability to recognise and mitigate the hazards of flying at night.
Course delivery is in person. You must have completed and passed the 101 Commercial course before completing the Night Rating.
The Night Rating has no expiry but may be subject to currency requirements specified under a CAR102 operations manual.
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.
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 Part 101 Basics 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 Part 102 Operations 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.
There is no practical part of the 101 Basics course, so you don't need any flight experience here.
For the 101 Commercial course, the practical test is a vital part of being able to pass the course. We suggest having at least 10 hours of flying experience under your belt, as well as studying our flight test video, before enrolling in this course.
