Pre-purchase Inspection for 15-25 kg Multi-rotors

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

In plain language

Before buying a commercial multi-rotor drone weighing between 15 kg and 25 kg, you should have it inspected and approved by a CAA-approved person or organisation.

Requirement as structured

CAA NZ states that commercially produced multi-rotors weighing between 15 kg and 25 kg should only be purchased after they have been inspected and approved by an approved person or organisation.

Original regulatory text

commercially produced multi-rotors in the 15-25 kg weight bracket should only be considered for purchase once they have been inspected and approved by an approved person or organisation (in accordance with rule 101.215)

Applies when

max mtom kg
25
min mtom kg
15