Updated August 5, 2026
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
The Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand (CAA NZ) regulates drones under Civil Aviation Rule Part 101 for uncertificated operators and Part 102 for certificated operations. Part 101 applies to drones under 25 kg with standard operating conditions including 120 m (400 ft) altitude limit, 4 km aerodrome exclusion, and VLOS.
Overview
Full name
Civil Aviation Authority of New Zealand
Type
Government Agency
Jurisdiction
NZ
Notable Facts
Important information about drone regulations
Part 101 applies to recreational and many commercial operations under 25 kg
Part 102 certificate required for operations outside Part 101 limits
Max altitude 120 m (400 ft) AGL under Part 101
Airshare (airshare.co.nz) is the official flight planning tool
Unit Systems
Measurement units used in this regulator's jurisdiction
Weight
Kilograms (kg)
Distance
metric
Altitude
Meters (m)
Speed
Kilometers per hour (km/h)
Official Resources
About this regulatory authority
Country
NZ
Region
National
Type
Government Agency
Updated
8/5/2026
Last updated: August 5, 2026