Consent for Operations Over Property
Verified from official sourcesVersion 1Effective -Verified 25 August 2026
In plain language
A homeowner or tenant can give consent for drone flights on behalf of everyone else at the property, and this consent can cover ongoing flights if agreed.
Requirement as structured
The CAA NZ states that initial consent from property owners or residents may allow for ongoing operations if agreed, and a homeowner or tenant is expected to be able to give consent on behalf of other people present at the property.
Original regulatory text
Initial consent may allow for ongoing operations if the parties agree. It is also expected that people will be able to give consent on behalf of other people at a property. For example, a homeowner or tenant could speak on behalf of other people present at the house.