Mavic Pilots New Zealand

blacksheep · Mar 6, 2017

mrgadgetnz said:
Hawkes Bay (Hastings) for me...

I was flying at Napier in the weekend, managed to piss off a seagull something wicked

Itsfloody · Apr 8, 2017

Papamoa here. I've now taken my Mavic out on about 10 flights including Huka Falls, Kaiate Falls and Tongariro Crossing. Every time it has behaved really well but EVERY TIME I find myself looking back on my footage and saying "I should've flown closer and I should've flown further". I'm sure my confidence will continue to grow until I get cocky and lose the thing altogether! Until then, enjoying the ride.

Rad · Apr 17, 2017

Welcome Papmoa!

Where do you guys share your footages ?

Itsfloody · Apr 17, 2017

Rad said:
Welcome Papmoa!

Where do you guys share your footages ?

Usually YouTube, primarily because it's just a click (post edit).

Mikewilltakeyouto · May 1, 2017

Auckland! Let's fly! Best spots?

nzmikey · May 15, 2017

Yay some (kinda) locals

I'm
In the Waikato (day 2 of owning the mavic) [emoji106]

greenfieldNZ · May 26, 2017

total 'just opened the box yesterday' newbies here in the Wairarapa. itching to fly, and (of course) today seems to be a rain day....

nzmikey · May 26, 2017

Hehe same !! Got my mavic this week and was counting down the days til the weekend! boom! RAIN

timesnaps · Nov 8, 2017

Hi Kiwi flyers...!

wanted to check what the (if any) restrictions there are in NZ on flying - apart from the NFZ. I have Third party liability insurance (bought in Germany where its compulsory, but valid worldwide). Is it ok to fly above Christchurch or Auckland? what about National Parks. Always trying to be respectful of people and wildlife of course...

thanks

Mikewilltakeyouto · Nov 8, 2017

timesnaps said:
Hi Kiwi flyers...!

wanted to check what the (if any) restrictions there are in NZ on flying - apart from the NFZ. I have Third party liability insurance (bought in Germany where its compulsory, but valid worldwide). Is it ok to fly above Christchurch or Auckland? what about National Parks. Always trying to be respectful of people and wildlife of course...

thanks

Nooo! Please don’t fly in the cities, it isn’t allowed. National parks are mostly protected so you’ll need to get the okay from Department of Conservation. Good luck flying in the most beautiful places....usually not allowed.

Itsfloody · Nov 8, 2017

Check the local council's website. They're usually pretty good at stating where you can and can't fly. Each council is slightly different so unfortunately you can't just assume that each location will have the same regulations. Register with Find a drone operator | airshare NZ hub for drones and UAVs if you haven't already.

blacksheep · Nov 8, 2017

Have a look on airshare.co.nz and check out the map page for where you intend to fly and you can see any restricted airspace. Otherwise, no flying over dept of Conservation land and you are supposed to get approval from anyone whose property you fly over, which is why I mainly fly over the river here or the sea which we have an abundance of here. Also no flying over roads, for the bizarre reasoning that you might distract drivers, although I can't see how if you're up high.

Dragonfly · Nov 8, 2017

Itsfloody said:
Papamoa here. I've now taken my Mavic out on about 10 flights including Huka Falls, Kaiate Falls and Tongariro Crossing. Every time it has behaved really well but EVERY TIME I find myself looking back on my footage and saying "I should've flown closer and I should've flown further". I'm sure my confidence will continue to grow until I get cocky and lose the thing altogether! Until then, enjoying the ride.

Hi itsfloody,
Theres a group of about 5 of us in Tauranga who get together and fly regularly.

Dragonfly · Nov 8, 2017

Tauranga here.
A group of 5 fly regularly and welcome more who want to join us us and share and learn.
I help fix and maintain Mavics and other UAVs and have a wealth of information and help.

blacksheep · Nov 8, 2017

Dragonfly said:
Tauranga here.
A group of 5 fly regularly and welcome more who want to join us us and share and learn.
I help fix and maintain Mavics and other UAVs and have a wealth of information and help.

I'm from the Tron but looking for more places to fly, mind if I join you?

Dragonfly · Nov 8, 2017

blacksheep said:
I'm from the Tron but looking for more places to fly, mind if I join you?

The Tron! , I will take that as Hamilton and yes you are most welcome to join us.
Anytime you are in Tauranga, just shout , holler, beat the drum, let us know when you're here and we can arrange, organise anything (weather permitting off course)
You can message me on messenger here
Messenger

Itsfloody · Nov 8, 2017

Dragonfly said:
Hi itsfloody,
Theres a group of about 5 of us in Tauranga who get together and fly regularly.

Cool. Thanks for reaching out. Let me know when and where your next meet is. Cheers. Mark

finlayson · Nov 12, 2017

The most important web site to visit before flying drones in NZ: https://app.airshare.co.nz/app/apps/airspaceMap/

finlayson · Nov 12, 2017

The second most important web site to visit before flying drones in NZ: Property Owner Consent Information | airshare NZ hub for drones and UAVs

Jezread · Nov 20, 2017

I am coming to NZ for a month over December an looking for any helpful information re flying within the rules etc. thanks finlayson for those links looks great but is there an interactive map of no fly areas in NZ or any other advise that anyone would give? Thanks for any help, I'm so looking forward to coming.