New Zealand's Drone and RC flying model regulations (made simple)
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- Опубликовано: 21 авг 2024
- This is a video that attempts to simplify the new CAA regulations controlling the operation of RC flying toys, model aircraft and drones here in New Zealand. Not all aspect of the new regulations are covered in this video (or it would have been way too-long) but it covers the key essentials you need to make sure you're flying legally.
Some important links you will need to make sure you are legally allowed to fly at your chosen location:
Maps that show the location of NZ airfields and the exclusion zones that surround them:
www.airshare.c...
The actual CAA regulations (CAA101):
www.caa.govt.nz...
If you have any questions I will be happy to try and answer them. If you have any comments on these regulations, feel free to leave them in the comments section below.
The only rules I go by is stay below 400' and don't fly over people. I gave up on the other rules. Most of them are put in place for idiots flying their DJI phantom's who have no common sense and shouldn't be flying in the first place!
I take it then, that when you conduct your flights in controlled airspace (airport control zone) you don't get the required authorisation from air traffic control, via the Airshare website?
Wow, in 7 minutes you summed up everything I've trying to ascertain from numerous council and government websites. Thank you.
+rodeynz Stay tuned because I'm about to do another video to follow-up on this one and to let people know that these regulations are coming up for review in February so if you think they need changes, you can have your say by making a submission to CAA.
Wow....8 dislikes....... you cheerfully explained with editorializing..zero negativity or sarcasm...some people just hate on you man...........
"If you can find somewhere to fly" pretty much sums it up. Good stuff, Bruce.
Those regulations are terrible...
Thanks Bruce. I didn't have a chance to read the new rules that were released the other day yet. Your video is very helpful. Cheers.
Interesting part regarding private pilot licenses? It doesn't make sense. I have my private pilot license and it was several years after obtaining it that I took up model flying. Flying full size did not help one bit (other than understanding the fundamental dynamics of flight) when it came to learning to fly my first model. All over the place, multiple crashes, no 'automatic transfer' of flying skills to this sport. I have now become very proficient but whilst learning I always claimed it would be far easier for a model flyer to take up full size rather than the other way around.
What I'm leading too is that if I was learning to fly models today, I would be 'legal' to fly within close proximity of full size aircraft without having the skill to ensure my model remained in control.
Cess182sn Yes, I have expressed my concerns to CAA that they effectively give all PPL holders the right to fly any kind of model they like at an airfield, even if they have had no prior experience. It seems that it is illegal for me (despite a 50-year record of safely flying RC models) to fly even a 20g micro-quadcopter at an airfield but someone with a PPL can (if they want) quite legally go out and buy a large petrol-powered model or even a gas-turbine powered model capable of 200mph and proceed to try and fly it without any prior training or knowledge.
It has been my experience that about half of the PPL-holders I've taught to fly are actually harder to teach than those with absolutely no prior experience. The problem is that they have to unlearn some stuff and get to grips with the issue of orientation plus a lack of "seat of the pants".
I guess regulations don't have to make sense or be effective as a method of preserving safety.
+xjet exactly. No physical 'feedback' that you get from full size.
Sometimes regulations are not thought through very carefully. I agree with your other videos where you talk about 'legislative laziness" (or words to that effect).
Here in Oz I fly a variety of aircraft but one I enjoy quite a bit is the tecnam. Have done many hours in this aircraft. Our club decided to transfer this aircraft from a GA to an RA to give people another 'learn to fly' option. Great idea. CASA now tell me I am no longer legally allowed to fly this plane under my current licence?? Where's the sense???
Cess182sn I believe where it's coming from is their risk assessment. People who aren't aware of the rules, or do not follow them could be seen as a higher risk than someone who is a beginner flier. Holding a part 61 license is proof that (at some point at least) you have had an understanding of aviation rules up to a specific standard (ppl in your case), and that you are a fit and proper person to fly. It has absolutely nothing to do with a transfer of hands and feet skills to your thumbs. Sometimes regulations are thought through very carefully, but how and why may not be totally obvious to everyone :)
Jon Keller hi. Fully understand what you're saying but what i was pointing out that because of my trained knowledge of aviation law for my ppl, i have been given exemption and allowed to fly within 4 kms of an airfield. It does not take into account that i may be totally unskilled with model flying and could have a model out of control and heading straight for the airfield.
Cess182sn Yes, CAA's "general exemption" for PPL holders (in respect to the operation of RC models at or within 4Km of an airfield) is very clear proof that CAA doesn't have a clue about the real risk factors involved. Again, they treat the real model-flying community with contempt by asserting that "if you can fly a C172 then you will have no problems flying an RC model". How do you respect a regulator with such a thin grasp on reality?
Hi Bruce, All i can say to the stupid rules is " WHAT A LOAD OF HORSE SHIT !!!! " These rules are made by those who don't give a shit about this hobby at all. So glad to be nearing the end of my life as would hate to be a youngster just starting life with all these restrictions in front of them, "Controlling" every bloody move they make, it may be time for folks to stop breeding cos when we do we just make it impossible for our offspring to enjoy life. Cheers to you Brother for your constant efforts.
Raise the minimum flying height for all manned aircraft to 3000 ' and share the Sky , don't ban us to the corner, after all, model were here first.
If a bloke flies FPV by himself in the middle of nowhere and no one is around to see him, does it make a sound? That spotter for FPV rule is the only one I will be ignoring, the other rules seem mostly ok.
***** Naturally if there are people around a spotter is a good idea, but I'm talking about the situation where I go out of my way to be out of the way of anyone. It's not as hard to do that in NZ as Bruce would have you think.
what about ducks , i am a trans duck , i demand the right to fly free like a duck
cathari5 Silly Goose.. Ducks and Sparrows are exempt. Blue Tits will be handled with different regulations.
Hesperus
lol
+cathari5 We have notified Fishing & Game about you. which wetland do you frequent? We will pay you a visit
Farmer Farmerer
Quack , quack quack quack the *^%$# quack u quack QWAAAARRK
Just flicked through the regulation, does it mean that a child will not be able to fly a kite on the beaches that are within 4km of Auckland and Wellington airports?
When are you uploading the video about your oppinion, I think that's what a lot of people are waiting for. Also does the safe zone stay under tallest object thing apply to fpv
I especially enjoyed the disclaimer at the end of your video :p
Hi Bruce.....just posted
New NZ CAA rule commentary.
The ordinary rule 101 is considered to be 'ultra vires' which means that the rule does not have the force of law.
In particular rule 101 was made under s28 of the CAA Act. This section gives the minister power to make ordinary rules.
The ordinary rule in question is, according to the CAA legal advisor, made pursuant to s29. Section 29 empowers the minister (and no-one else) to make ordinary rules "in the interests of safety or security within the civil aviation system"
Returning to section 28. The minister is prohibited from delegating his rule making power by s28(9.)
Rule 101 provides for property owners and occupiers, and others over whose head a UAV is proposed to be flown, to make an ordinary rule determining the restriction or prohibition over the relevant airspace. Rule 101 purports to delegate to private individuals, a rule making power to prevent aircraft endangering persons or property.
In this sense the delegated power is even wider than the power conferred on the minister because it does not require the delegate to rule in the interests of safety or security within the civil aviation system. In fact it allows for completely arbitrary rule making.
Because the minister (a) cannot delegate his rule making power and because (b) even if he could, that delegation cannot be wider than the original rule making power, rule 101 is considered to be unlawful, ultra vires and not a standing part of the law of New Zealand.
This is legal information not advice. No warranty or guarantee is given in respect of this information. I will not be bowing to rule 101; whether you do or not is your own choice.
I will be in NZ in march and just baught a Mavic Air for that.
I am not that sure where i will fly, because I have no clue where the area is great for an amateur to fly and get nice pictures from above.
I need to apply to fly in council areas before i will go to NZ. But because I have no clue and dont want to spend that much money for each possible area i am wondering of there is an easier way to get the permission.
Now i would print all the permission documents, check all areas and send them by Mail. But this will cost hundreds of Dollars.
Is it possible to fly on the south Island somewhere without the need of a permission?
So can one spotter cover 30 flyers, or.. Is it one spotter per flyer?
Also, a regulation isn't a law so breaking the regulations wouldn't result in a criminal prosecution would it?
How about homing pigeons? They trained to fly remotely under human control... where are their regs? =D
+Hesperus Statistically, more aeroplanes have been struck by pigeons than drones... So I agree; they definitely should be regulated. As should all birds.
Clear and concise. Thanks Bruce
Great info for the NZ RC community Bruce. Loving the outdoor shot, the image looked awesome!
Thanks for the explanations. I still have one doubt: I am from Brazil. I am going to Auckland on September. I must have any king of permission to enter the New Zealand with my phantom 3 ? I have seen that there are a few blue circled areas in Auckland. Can I actually fly my phantom 3 in those areas only below the highest structure around? Is that right? thanks!
Thanks Xjet for your Public Service Announcement for the CAA regulations. Being from California i am not aware of the real estate laws and provisions in New Zealand. Are you saying that Airspace is owned and included as property there?
MrGpse Pretty much...
Hi Bruce. I've been looking at a lot of your fpv postings lately. great to see. and local. I'm keen to get into buying or building a 250 fpv but I've noticed nz seems to have stringent rules on flying that I'm wondering is it worth spending the money. I live in Christchurch. so I gather flying them around parks is restrictive. how about rural nz? if I was to build a fpv do you still recommend your easy build? I see fpv copterwars has a good blog on that. cheers.
Cheers for making this video :)
HOLY SNAPPING DUCKSHIT BRUCE! I didnt expect that, nice video, thanks for not muddying it up (plenty of people are already murky as). FYI MFNZ are not the only approved organisation who can grant exemption/certification/training now, RPAS Skills Ltd and HFT Aerospace can also do it, more coming too. Nice work, pleasantly surprised.
jackosmeister Hey Jacko... I promised CAA I'd do a completely unprejudiced, unbiased video on the new regs as a way of reaching the 12,000 or so Kiwis who watch my channels each month and when I agree to something, I keep my word -- unlike the executive of a certain model-flying organisation we all know of who don't understand such simple concepts as honesty and integrity.
***** You need to learn to dig up man, move the fuck on already. The irony is if you made more videos like this, and way less BS stirring egotistical crap, you would still be flying, this channel wouldnt be dead as doorknob, and you would have more viewers/subscribers...... Food for thought. Im not saying you have to be a conformist, just not an ass... Give it a try ;)
jackosmeister if Bruce won't do this "eye opener" video, who will? There will be some who are still in the dark about these regulations and will get into trouble. With this video, Bruce is helping a lot of New Zealanders. And, who knows, might start a change to the "EPIC FAIL" regulations currently being, so called, enforced.
***** You promised CAA? How did that come about and does that now make you an employee of CAA? Do you see where I'm going with that?....
jackosmeister I don't know how you reached the conclusion that this channel is "dead." If something is dead, it is Bruce's hopes for legally flying his RC aircraft.
Unless, that is, one of these other organizations can grant the exalted "wings". I can find no confirmation of this. HFT is a helicopter training school, whose web site has no mention of model flying.
RPA Skills Ltd, which apparently has no web site but has a publicly viewable page at the Face Book site (that seems like a dodgy way to run things to me), _does_ seem to discuss model flying and "certification" but seems to be light on solid information. I am far from a Face Book expert, to be sure.
I am not trying to promote anyone's specific business here, but I think someone should look over these and see if there is anything to them. I can't help thinking Bruce should be the one teaching and giving the certifications, but it is what it is.
facebook.com/RPAskills
website.hft.school.nz/
Great info and common-sense approach. Here in Aus, common sense is no longer common!!!
Hi, today I saw a report on Sky News regarding 2 SKYDIVERS narrowly missing American F-15 jets in the UK. The pilots did not see the skydivers (even though they are much bigger than a drone)
Mike
isnt it
"(ii) above property unless prior consent has been obtained from any persons occupying that property or the property owner; and"
meaning you only need consent from the tenants of the property OR from the land owner, ie. if the land owner give you permission to fly in a paddock you don't need permission from the "contracted" farmer as long as you aren't flying directly over them. or if you rent your home you can fly in ur back yard without contacting ur landlord as you are the "occupying" tenant....
other than that its a great video explaining the new rules
Scotty Spoon I believe you are correct.
Scotty Spoon So it appears. _And,_ if you are flying in a park or reserve, it is sufficient to have permission from the council or for the site to be designated for model flying. Permission is then not needed from anyone who happens to walk onto the land.
The rules seem like a good idea for the most part, but they have been taken a bit too far. For example, if you're flying in a "shielded" location you're not going to have a conflict with manned aircraft, so the spotter requirement seems senseless.
pillsnotbills You *will* need permission from anyone who wanders into the area over which you're flying -- but not from people who may be elsewhere in the park. This is pretty commonsense since it is *never* a good idea to fly over people. The only downside is that a member of the public is quite within their rights to stand in the middle of your flying area and ask you to stop. Unless the park-owner has clearly posted notices that the public must remain clear of models when flying is taking place, the public have *all* the rights and the model-flier has none.
***** Absolutely. You still cannot fly over people, nor should you in any event.
But what is "over people?" I see no place in the Rules where that is defined. Therefore, we make our own definition. To my way of thinking, if you maintain around 20m of clearance from a vertical line passing through any bystander, that is reasonable and more than adequate.
If someone objects and tries to move within that area, fly away from them to maintain clearance. If they run after the craft then they're an idiot, but by that point I suppose you might as well pack up and find another location.
Having said that, it is of course good practise to avoid crowded or busy areas as a rule. People usually go to the park expecting peace and quiet. In Canada we have plenty of uninhabited areas to fly in, but as I recall from a previous video it is not so easy in NZ.
if I were to live in NZ i would have rented a Steam Roller and crushed all my models by now.
I would film. this and send the video to the CAA.
Does that mean that if you as a lease holder at the airfield and occupier could refuse to let anyone fly there? Or, if you popped out of your building, you could also refuse to let anyone fly around you? Lots of rules.
Cheers mate,
John
jchtr3ac The interesting thing is that CAA has given Model Flying New Zealand special privileges and that includes exempting their registered flying fields (which includes Tokoroa Airfield) from the need to gain the permission of "occupants" of the property. Hence they can fly *regardless* of any objections from other people on the property. As I've said elsewhere, instead of going in to bat for *all* RC model fliers in New Zealand, MFNZ opted to simply negotiate special exemptions that apply solely to its own members (who are less than 1/3 of all those who fly RC models in this country). Disgraceful really.
***** ( The interesting thing is that CAA has given Model Flying New Zealand
special privileges and that includes exempting their registered flying
fields )
It's called Racketeering and it's legal when the government is behind it.
I thought NZ was full of intelligent forward thinking people I'm guessing non of them work at the CAA.
My advise civil unrest get the 2/3 together and give them hell.
Hey Bruce. My condolences mate. I wish you were flying and laughing more on xjet channel
Have you heard anything about whether these sorts of rules are coming to Australia? The ABC news yesterday mentioned something fleeting and vague about a review of 'drone laws' next year..
When you vote for a nanny state, you get a nanny state. Cradle to grave big government. Next election, are you going to vote the same way and expect a different result?
Chuckles Its bit like the USA no matter who wins the elections you still get the same shit
+Chuckles CAA is independent of the government. They have authority under the CAA Act.
Flying gliders just got really sucky. Hit a thermal at 100mtrs, rise 20 and have to pull out because you hit the height restrictions. :-(
got a question about the flying within 4km of airfeild I live in aus and I'm pretty sure we have that rule so what dies classify as an airfield because the is a farm just near a oval where I fly at and mown down is a personal runway so is that under a airfeild rules or is that separate. Taking into account that we haven't seen a plane takeoff or land there in years I am unsure
Wow, these regulations are incredibly restrictive.
Love the channel.
In a controlled space or 4km circle, can we fly our aircraft within the sheltered environment parameters? Does this require the flight to be registered at airshare?
Or just fly (using common sense) and don't video it and put it on RUclips.
And the best answer award goes to...
Exactly, like city council and AAC have nothing else to do but watching every park 24/7 just in case if you are flying your multirotor.
Right I guess they'd also have a problem with a few using drones to stalk others inappropriately, like recently on Waiheke Island. I was driving along the Thames waterfront January 2017, evening time thought it was a mini space ship but highly unlikely, kind of creepy if you don't know who is watching behind the lense.
Now 2018...we need an update ..thanks!
thanks for the informative video
Thats good Bruce , you telling other people how to fly with the new regulations but you still can't fly , that sucks .
What about flying over land you didn't take off from? Do you need owners permission?
very helpful video!
Just saying common sense is not so common and after working in a hobby shop for the last 4 years selling this stuff you get to know that pretty quick.
Did u endorse that 19.99 400$ jet, if so i,ll try a 20 gamble, what do u think bout it, adds r everywhere!!!
Thanks for the info
hi , can i please ask about 2 flying zones as im confused . one , a red zone covering muriwai beach , if i fly sheilded there with a dji is that ok in a red zone ..will traffic control pick up a signal from my phone ? second ..a low flying zone at riverhead forest , i want to fly below the tree line filming dirt bikes , does sheilded operation not apply in a low fly zone ? id be flying 10 to 15 metres off the ground ? thanks if you can give advice
Anything that flies, huh? well, glad to see they're watching out for people who might get a paper airplane stuck in their hair.
thanks great information.
My question to the Waikato Regional Council was
"What is your stance on flying model r/c aircraft and as they call them (drones) in your parks. Do you give blanket permission or do we have to seek permission every time we want to fly ?"
Their answer was
"Thank you for your enquiry, however the Waikato Regional Council is not responsible for drones. You will need to contact the Civil Aviation Authority for advice."
So the CAA is in charge of all the parks now huh?
I also wrote to the Hamilton City Council .. Of course they told me they would get back to me ... waiting ..waiting ... waiting!!!
Go look at the hobbyhangar Facebook. Just need to email a contact and she says you are free to fly. Simple.
In Australia you must pay for a licence to operate a drone for profit, does New Zealand have these rules? Or is knowing and abiding by the regulations enough?
You can conduct commercial work without the need for a special license but it is *much* easier if you become "102 certified" because otherwise there are some significant restrictions to where you can fly (ie: you need prior permission from the owners of *any/all* property over which you fly). We have no sub-2Kg provisions like CASA offers and in fact, *everything* that flies, right down to small paper airplanes are subject to the restrictions of our "drone" regulations. Very few other regulators around the world are silly enough to consider it necessary to regulate paper airplanes and tiny children's toys -- but CAA NZ does.
xjet that's the only restriction? you need to make sure to obtain the correct permissions? if you are 102 certified can you fly wherever you please?
So basically to fly within 4km of an airport you need to follow all the same requirements that you would do if you were actually flying that plane yourself. Lucky i have my PPL then I guess
My paper dart or aeroplane is also included in the regulations I guess.
Damn. Time to update these rules, i flew a paper dart over a carpark, still waiting for permission from the people that were underneath it.
Thought the N.Z airforce may have scrambled thier paper darts to intercept mine.
They've been promising to update the rules for several years now... but nothing's happened. However, MoT is now involved and they want compulsory registration and RemoteID for all >250g drones and RC model aircraft. Not on my watch!
How about indoor flying for you? We fly in a gym in the winter once a week.
I typically shoot stuff at the beach. More into the camera side of things so I shoot a lot of action sport and nature (Southern Right Whale the other day). There's been no mention about beaches so where exactly do I stand with this?
OXS Enterprises Same rules apply. Nothing special about a beach that would make it exempt. You will need council permission.
OXS Enterprises have you got the whales permission to film it ;)
S Rob Actually, I don't know if most beaches are owned by councils. One of the big problems with these new regulations is that sometimes it can be quite hard to identify the legal owner of a piece of property and then it can be even harder to contact them to arrange permission. CAA's solution: pay us lots of money and become certified then you won't need permission.
***** Auckland Council is hopefully applying the same new rules (not the interim) that will apply to parks also to beaches... If I get my way ;) Handy link for DOC land here koordinates.com/layer/754-doc-public-conservation-areas/ , Its a pity DOC are doing a bit of a flipflop on their method of granting consent at the moment.
I do want to get certified just so it'll hopefully solve any confusion from the publics perspective that I'm not being a criminal. In almost a year I haven't had anyone complain yet but I'm typically fairly out of the way.
what is the penalty for breaking these rules
I imagine MFNZ view your videos with trepidation, never knowing when they might cop a broadside from you. On this occasion I'm sure they breathed a sigh of relief as you concluded your closing statements without having said a word against them...... And then they saw the copyright statement!! :)))
I find it very hard to understand the NZ airshare map and I cant find anyone that can explain the different area's and the rules for each color area :(
I am about to do an updated video on this subject (without any help from CAA) and I'll try to explain how to read the maps in that video.
Thank you, looking forward to it..
excellent!
What's ironic is that the regulations Bruce complains about in this video are partially the result of his own inability to follow the rules. Well done, old chap. Own goal, what?
Scott Pankhurst LOL... did you hear me complaining in this video? Your very clear prejudice is showing. Just like MFNZ -- you feel free to make stuff up to suit your petty agenda. Tragic really. At least now everyone can see what you are.
pfft good luck with the CAA trying to enforce this.
Does any of this apply differently to an American in country on holiday? I have an inlaw in Christchurch that is putting us up and we are planning to go see many sights on the South island including the glaciers. Can I fly my phantom 3 around and get footage of national parks as a visitor if I get the permission of the park?
The rules apply equally to visitors and residents -- there's no distinction made.
xjet Thank you much! Looking forward to airial of the glaciers going to look into permissions for them. I'll be in country for 2 weeks, any knowledge on how far out I can ask for permission?
Unfortunately there's no easy way to work out who owns what and where to go. Check out this website, it has some of the policies of various regions on it but it's not complete nor comprehensive: www.airshare.co.nz
xjet Also I have an Argtek range extender and can potentially fly 7000ft+ away how do the rules work for that? Can I fly that far away using Fat Shark googles?
The rules here require that your craft is always within visual line of sight so if you're flying FPV you should have a spotter who can always see the craft and if you're flying without FPV then you need to be able to see the craft at all times.
Yea... na... I won't ge doing any asking permission
Sounds like New Zealand's laws are pretty good to owners of Drones.
Can we get clearance to go higher than 120 m I got a small 249g drone as per your awesome recommendations dji mini se combo for less then $700 from nole lemming but this thing can go 4 km High! 🤗. I am happy to do what it takes to become a good pilot to have the ability to be able to fly this thing up over 10 kms. Is it doable?
You can apply for an exemption but it's unlikely to be approved. Besides which... there's not a lot to see up that high and if something goes wrong it's a lot harder to find the pieces 🙂
@@xjet thank you, I'm just sick of the 20-year-old Google shots of our farm. I haven't seen an aeroplane for a very long time after covert😁
Bruce, now with the new rules I place is there a chance you and you local council can find common ground? Obviously not all is too your liking, but hey the same applies to them and their members as well. I would rather see you fly again then fighting the practicality of some outdated rules of the past.
Lothar Gores We will see... but it doesn't look too hopeful.
It is *very* interesting that last time the council was due to discuss issues related to my flying they "accidentally" failed to publish the full agenda for that meeting. It was only the day *after* the meeting that they published a "supplementary agenda" which contained the topics that had already been discussed the day before. When I queried this they said "it was just a mistake".
Now, with a discussion on this matter probably due on Thursday, I note that once again there is no agenda on the councils website for that meeting -- and it's only two days away (normally they're published at least a week or two in advance).
What's the bet that they make another mistake because they don't want interested parties sitting in on the discussions that will ensue?
It's well worth reading some of the latest comments on the SWDC's facebook page. There are plenty of folk who do not trust this council as far as it could kick them ands some are far more "colorful" in their language that I would be.
facebook.com/SouthWaikatoDistrictCouncil
oh yeah almost forgot to QUACK like a duck
IN US WE HEARD PM IS NOT GOING TO RUN NO REASON WHY DO YOU KNOW WHY SHE IS NOT RUNNNG?? PS LOVE YOUR VIDEOS
overregulations are never solution to anything - if anything it creates more problems.
How about the DJI Mini3 just 250g?
Doesn't make any difference in New Zealand. Our regulations treat a tiny 20g child's toy the same as a huge 14.9Kg commercial drone. Apparently they all represent the same degree of risk :-?
@@xjet I do wish they should be treated differently; imagine a toy drone n a 25kg drone will make the same “injury “!？of course, it is an easy task for the Official if it is treated on the same line..!
"If it flies and is under 25 kg"
So... a paper airplane?
I am a 12 year old kid and a have a hexacopter. Am I allowed to fly it? Is it illegal for me to fly it. I own the hexacopter!
Dasindu Amarthunge No :(
- Like Bruce said you must get permission from the land owner. (Or from the council if it's a park.)
- However, if it's your back garden then yes you are allowed to fly.
Hope this helps :)
are paper planes covered?
mwilliams7815 Probably...
Soon paper planes will be illegal!!11!!!!!1!!
you have flown high before
Guess the sailplane guys will be leaving NZ if they can.
G'day,
Yay Team !
Hucking Feck..., that's a bit rough...
I thought Kiwiland had a history of fighting AGAINST the Nazis and Fascists and Totalitarian States..., from WW-2 through Korea and Vietnam, arguably back to beating the Kaiser in WW-1...; so, how come now in 2015 the Russians, under their ex-KGB Comrade Colonel Premier Prime-Minister Prissydunce Czarissimo Pooh-Tin..., currently have more freedom to fly R/C Models and FPV than do the regimented Serfs of Novo-Kiwiland...?
Doubleplus Ungood, apparently....
;-p
Ciao !
I was just watching your video and thinking that getting a private pilot certificate would solve your no flying problem. It's a rather expensive solution but still a solution.
Pedro Costa Yes, at about $20K that's not really a viable solution. Besides which, I actually have no desire to fly full-sized aircraft.
***** I understand that, hence the "rather expensive solution" part of my comment. But it would really be a slap in the MFNZ face!
I just hate to see how a bunch of politicians screws up someones life for no reason at all, other than being plain mean and trying show everyone how "powerful" they are.
ok
You forgot one rule. Don't have any fun!
Tony Emory Very true. Fun is now prohibited.
Thats not cool at all bruce. wiah i could do something to help cause you and your channel has helped me alot.
So in other words, there are fuck all places you can fly without breaking some bullshit law or upsetting someone. I just follow my own common sense guide, don't deliberately piss anyone off and don't stand out in the open making it obvious that your the pilot. Pilot the thing from a discreet location away from the area that your flying it in, that way if someone does have a moan about it they cant pinpoint you as the pilot.
Absolutely right. CAA have effectively made flying almost everywhere against the rules but then they admit to having a policy where they will only "enforce" those rules if you're found to be posing a danger to person or property. This is ridiculous and simply encourages people to "game" the system. They have repeatedly ignored calls for the regulations to be reviewed (after what is almost two years) and that is also unreasonable. Every day I see yet another drone video on RUclips that was filmed in NZ and which breaks the regulations. CAA have to realise that if the regulations are too harsh, people will just say "stuff that" and do whatever the hell they want -- which is kind of counterproductive.
Judging by the written statement shown at the end of this clip, MFNZ has done everything possible to make life difficult for you, wrongfully, spitefully and on the surface, illegally, due to their involvement in creating these rules. It's time to contact the ombudsman to see if there is a path to reverse their harm.
I only hope that whatever it is you did to those crusty old farts was worth the grief you are enduring now.
Hey yo, have herd the saying ;fuck the sytem😆 I fly them any way with out asking
Luckily I live in Aus and my GF has a 5 acre block so I'll be learning to fly my DJI Phantom Drone 3 Advanced there over her horses.
So stay away from people, airports and the Police station, good to go haha
Bloody he'll Bruce last time I was in nz, I thought it was a lush and chilled out place
with only about 3 mill population ,and the worst crime was graffiti but your rules are mental for hobbies but the world is drinking silly water at the present time,it wasn't that long ago in the UK our idiots in parlement tried to licence kite flying ,but you get irresponsible idiots do fly and do stupid things that spoil it for the true enthusiasts .
When are you uploading the video about your oppinion, I think that's what a lot of people are waiting for. Also does the safe zone stay under tallest object thing apply to fpv