What can you do as a Certified Part 101 Drone pilot (compared to uncertified)
Lets start with uncertified – what can you do? Under Part 101 (under AC 101-1) You must— (1) not operate an aircraft that is more than 25 kg and always …
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RPAS Resources
General Resources For UAV Drone Pilots Airways Airshare RPAS Resources Website: https://www.airshare.co.nz General Airways Website (airspaces and control zones/areas): https://www.airways.co.nz CAA Rules: https://www.caa.govt.nz/rules/acs/ CAA General Website Quicklinks: https://www.caa.govt.nz Weather Weather General: http://www.metvuw.com/forecast/ Weather …
What is a shielded operation in relationship to flying a drone, UAV?
“Shielded operation means an operation of an aircraft within 100 m of, and below the top of, a natural or man-made object.” This means you must fly your drone at …
Can I operate my RPAS under the influence of drugs or alcohol?
There are no specific rules around this, but obviously if are under the influence of alcohol it is much easier to breach rules because you are not functioning as well. …
What is CAA doing with UAVs/RPAS?
CAA is becoming more and more vigilant with the regulation and control of drones. They are enforcing rules – both part 101 and 102 which means anyone who breaks these …
What Is A UAV?
“Unmanned Aerial Vehicles” are known as RPAS, UAVs, or the widely used nickname Drones. Pilotless remote operated aircraft is another term for drones. UAS s a slightly different terminology which …
What is a 102 exposition?
Applicants for a 102 certificate must submit an ‘exposition’ document showing that they have identified hazards and risks of their operation, and how they intend to mitigate those risks. Each …
Who needs a drone pilot training 102 course?
Anyone who operates outside the CAA rules of 101 drone operation. This means if you intend to: operate your drone in areas where piloted aircraft like planes and helicopters may …
What is visual line of sight as defined by CAA (in real world terms)?
CAA’s Visual line of sight operations rules means that: If you operate: a remotely piloted aircraft: a free flight model aircraft. Then you must NOT operate your drone: in any …
What to do if my drone is lost or flies away?
If you have set your GPS before take-off this should never occur. Manufacturers have added the base lock return feature of new drones with GPS location for safety reasons, as …