ADS-B OUT Approval for Part 102 Operations

In plain language

If you operate under a Part 102 certificate, you can only use ADS-B OUT on your drone if you obtain specific approval from the CAA under limited circumstances.

Requirement as structured

The CAA NZ states that it may approve the use of ADS-B OUT transmitters for unmanned aircraft operations only under limited circumstances for Part 102 certificated operators.

Original regulatory text

Print Share - Share link via email - Share on Facebook - Share on Twitter - Share on LinkedIn Communications and frequencies Unmanned aircraft command, control and data link radio frequencies Unmanned aircraft must use the right radio frequencies, so they don’t cause harmful interference to vital radio systems like aeronautical radio navigation systems, cellular phones, or emergency services. Unmanned aircraft remote pilots using aeronautical radio voice frequencies There are two parts to getting an approval to transmit your voice using an aeronautical radio: pilot qualification and approved callsign. ADS-B OUT for drones In limited circumstances, the CAA can approve the use of ADS-B OUT for Part 102 certificated unmanned aircraft operations.

Applies when

subcategory

Part 102