DJI Flying Tips

Policy Introduction

New Zealand authorities allow tourists to fly drones under Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) regulations. The CAA has issued a series of regulations for drone flight operations, and some highlights of these regulations are listed below.

Fly Below the CAA’s Altitude Limit (120 m/400 ft)

Always Fly Within Line of Sight

Stay 4 km Away from Aerodromes

Check the Local Aviation Authority's Website

Don’t Fly Over People Without Permission

Don’t Fly at Night

Steps to follow as a new drone pilot

  • Don’t fly drones over 25 kg.
  • Do not fly with FPV goggles without a spotter.
  • Have the consent of the property owner or person in charge of the areas in which you plan to fly.
Local Policy / Registration
Local GEO Zones / Training
*The content above is only for reference and is subject to change.
Read the local regulations and consult authorities if necessary before flying your drone.

Battery Transportation

Please read through your airline's battery transportation regulations when traveling with LiPo batteries.We've listed IATA safety and security regulations for battery transportation here for your reference, and most airlines’ regulations are similar to these.

Learn about regulations for your specific product

Small Batteries

Battery Energy<100 Wh
Carry-on BaggageEach passenger can carry no more than 20 detached batteries on board. Attached batteries can be carried on board.
Checked-in BaggageDetached batteries cannot be checked in. Equipment with small attached batteries can be checked in.
Common EquipmentMavic Series, Phantom Series, Spark, Osmo Series, product accessories.
 apply to this battery regulation

Medium Batteries

Battery Energy100-160 Wh
Carry-on BaggageEach passenger can carry no more than 2 detached batteries on board. Attached batteries can be carried on board.
Checked-in BaggageDetached batteries cannot be checked in. Equipment with medium attached batteries can be checked in.
Common EquipmentCertain Inspire and Matrice aircraft.
 apply to this battery regulation

Large Batteries

Battery Energy>160 Wh
Carry-on BaggageCannot be carried on board.
Checked-in BaggageCannot be checked in.
Common EquipmentMG Series, Certain Matrice aircraft.
 apply to this battery regulation
Learn about regulations for your specific airline

*The rules above are just for your reference and subject to change. For specific and detailed regulations, visit your airline's website.

Selected Aerial Images

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒraffyhalim

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒraffyhalim

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒChristianKleiman.com

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒChristianKleiman.com

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒGrant Sheehan

Credit: SkyPixel ,Photographer ⓒGrant Sheehan