Airworthiness Inspections for Over 25 kg, Home-Built, or First-of-Type UAS

In plain language

If your drone weighs over 25 kg, is home-built, or is the first of its kind in New Zealand, the CAA may require it to be inspected by an approved inspector before it can be operated.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ may require unmanned aircraft that are over 25 kg, home-built, or the first of their type in New Zealand to be inspected by an appropriately qualified and experienced inspector.

Original regulatory text

CAA may require aircraft that are first of their type in New Zealand, home built, and/ or over 25 kg to be inspected by an appropriately qualified and experienced inspector. Operators planning to use or develop any UAS falling within these categories should seek advice from the Certification team about inspection and other requirements.

Applies when

min mtom kg

25