Part 102 Non-Sample Exposition Application Requirements

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Example 2Version 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026

In plain language

If your drone operation does not fit standard templates but does not need a full SORA risk assessment, you must submit a custom operations manual, a hazard register, checklists, forms, and a rules compliance matrix to the CAA.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ requires applicants whose operations do not match a sample exposition and do not require a SORA to submit a non-sample exposition package including an operations manual, hazard register, checklists, forms, and a compliance rule matrix.

Original regulatory text

Alongside the required application forms, the applicant must send CAA: PART 102 NON-SAMPLE EXPOSITION Operations manual or manual suite Hazard register Annexes: • Checklists • Forms Rule matrix ... A Part 102 compliance matrix (which may also be known as a rules checklist) is required.

Applies when

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Part 102