Vector Online - In category Drones and model aircraft

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BVLOS is here

Read your NOTAMs and Supplements! Read the articleBVLOS is here

The CAA talks drones

Listen to our three interviews on drones in New Zealand: "If you fly a drone, you're a pilot", "BVLOS operations and the GA pilot", and "The business of drones".

Posted in Drones and model aircraft, General safety, Pilot performance flying practice and professionalism, Audio articles;

Posted 24 months ago

'BVLOS' is coming - read your NOTAMs!

Up until now, flying a drone has been allowed only if its operator or an observer could always see it, and the surrounding airspace, with their own eyes.

Posted in Airspace, Drones and model aircraft;

Posted 3 years ago

As if you needed it, there's another reason to stay out of military airspace. Drones.

The NZDF is increasingly concerned about near misses between its drones and manned aircraft.

Posted in Airspace, Drones and model aircraft;

Posted 5 years ago

Taking drone safety seriously

The chief executive officer of NZ Drones may be only 19 years old, but he’s taken on his responsibilities regarding safety like someone who’s grown wise with years of experience…

Posted in Drones and model aircraft;

Posted 5 years ago

Beyond visual line of sight - the next step for UA

The CAA is considering applications for the testing of unmanned aircraft flying beyond visual line of sight to help make sure such operations are safe.

Posted in Drones and model aircraft;

Posted 6 years ago

Going public with drones

The CAA has launched a public campaign to encourage the safe use of drones at a time when the public can’t seem to get enough of them.

Posted in CAA, Drones and model aircraft;

Posted 6 years ago

Seeing eye to eye

Part 61 pilot and commercial drone operator John Bampfylde fears there’s a chasm in the understanding of the rules between traditional pilots and drone operators.

Drones are here. Now. Read your NOTAMS

Increasing RPAS activity in New Zealand skies highlights the critical need for pilots to know where they might encounter one. Read the articleDrones are here. Now. Read your NOTAMS

Posted in Drones and model aircraft, Flight planning;

Posted 7 years ago

Flying drone aware

The increasing popularity of Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems (RPAS) or ‘drones’ brings with it a greater need for awareness from all aviation participants. Read the articleFlying drone aware