Amendment Required for Changes to Risk Management Methodology

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Risk identification and analysisVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If you change the way you assess or manage risks for your drone operations, you must apply for and obtain an amendment to your Part 102 certificate from the CAA.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ states that if an operator decides to change their risk management methodology, it is considered a material change and they must apply for an amendment to their Part 102 certificate.

Original regulatory text

Also, if an operation decided to change its risk management methodology, that would be considered a material change. In both cases, the operator would need to apply for an amendment to its Part 102 certificate, which CAA would assess.