Drones

Drone Usage

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) defies four-kilometre zones around all aerodromes, where the use of the airspace is further restricted. In these zones, you need to have a pilot license (or to be accompanied by someone who does) in addition to having permission from air traffic control. Airport Management is responsible for authorising and monitoring the operation of Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) within 4km of Hokitika Airport.

Procedures:

a) The operator is to complete Appendix 10 of the manual – the NZ Airport Association Operator Agreement / Authorisation Form (see below), for each flight with at least 24 hours’ notice (required for issue of a NOTAM).

b) Part 102 operators are required to give at least 48 hours’ notice to provide Airport Management enough time for risk assessment.

b) If the flight is approved, Airport Management will provide authorisation and forward a copy to the operator.

c) The operator must comply with Civil Aviation Rules and be familiar with Rule Part 101.

d) The operator must comply with Hokitika Airport conditions of operation:

– The operator and observor/supervising pilot must wear a Hi-Viz jacket.

– An aeronautical band radio must be monitored on frequency 119.800 MHz.

– No flights will be authorised in the corridor bounded by Revell Street, Davie Street and Gibson Quay; being the approach path for runway 03/21 (unless it is a shielded operation).

A completed form is required for each flight with 24 hours’ notification. Please note the Airport conditions which form part of each request.

Emergency flights can be authorised as required.

Phone: 027 217 8091

Email: management@hokitikaairport.co.nz

Useful Resources:

Good Aviation Practice booklets

Civil Aviation Authority (CAA): Drones

AIRSHARE™ – The UAV Hub for New Zealand

Report Unsafe Flying

If a drone presents an immediate danger, call 111 and ask for the Police.

To report a rule breach contact the Civil Aviation Authority.

Freephone: 0508 4 SAFETY (0508 472 338)

Email: isi@caa.govt.nz

You will need to provide the time and location of the incident, and any other details about the person flying the drone.

Remotely Piloted Aircraft – Request for Approval

Basic Information

Pilot Name *

Pilot Phone Number *

Business

Email Address *

Details of Flight Operation *

Flight Operation Summary

Flight Area

Type of Operation

Address

Aircraft Type

Area Coverage (mradius) *

Drone Model *

Aircraft Model *

UAV Payload *

Civil Aviation Rule (CAR) Part you will be operating under:

Maximum Height

Do you have a certified transponder?

Describe capability/procedure to measure altitude (if any):

Will you have VHF radio contact?

Is your flight a shielded operation?

Date *

Is this flight a multi-day operation?

Please select the last day of operation. *

Start Time *

Hours

Minutes

Finish Time *

Minutes

Please upload a map of your proposed flight area *

No file chosen

Please provide the coordinates for take-off and landing *

Additional Information

Please describe your emergency procedure *

Other information you believe pertinent to the operation

Have you filed an Airshare Flight Plan? *

Have you obtained consent from Airport Management?

Airshare Flight Plan number (if applicable)

Have you had previous RPAs approval granted before?

Safety Observer

Safety Observer Name *

Safety Observer Number *

Any Relevant Certification

Do you have any RPAs qualification, or pilot license?

Qualification or pilot license:

Type of qualification or pilot license:

Qualification or license issued by:

Any further details applicable to your qualification:

Submit Approval Request

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to comply with the Standard Conditions and all aspects of any granted approval when operating the above RPAS aircraft within a 4km radius of Hokitika Airport. I understand that any approval given is only applicable to the details provided above, and is not transferable. I also indemnify Destination Westland Ltd (the Airport Operator) from any liability arising from my actions under any such approval.

Provide Information

Enter information about your proposed RPAS flight.

Please be descriptive to determine any possible impact on airport or aircraft operations.

Safety Observer

Please provide details of your Safety Observer (this must be separate to the pilot).

A safety observer is required to meet Civil Aviation Rule Part 101.205 (a)(1)(iii)(A).