Use of Rotor Guards Near People

Verified from official sources
Section 7, Paragraph 61Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone has optional rotor guards available, the CAA advises purchasing them and keeping them installed whenever you might fly near other people.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ recommends that multi-rotor aircraft manufactured with optional rotor guards should be purchased with those guards, and they must remain fitted whenever there is a chance of approaching people.

Original regulatory text

multi-rotor machines that are manufactured with optional rotor guards should be purchased with the guards. These should remain fitted at all times when the aircraft has any chance of approaching people

Applies when

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