Permit for Operations on Conservation Land

In plain language

If you plan to take off, land, or hover your drone on conservation land, you must apply for and receive a permit from the Department of Conservation.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ states that operators must obtain a permit from the Department of Conservation (DoC) before taking off, landing, or hovering a drone on conservation land.

Original regulatory text

The Conservation Act 1987 requires any aircraft (including drones) taking off, landing, or hovering on conservation land to have a permit. To learn more about applying for a permit, see the Department of Conservation website