About us

We’re excited to help small businesses grow, and we’re committed to providing the highest quality of service at the best value. 

Who we are

NZ Drones Academy is New Zealand’s newest CAA Part 141 certified training organisation, built on years of real-world UAV experience. We are part of NZ Drones, one of the country’s leading commercial drone operators, trusted by councils, government agencies, and industry leaders.

Our mission is simple: to prepare the next generation of drone pilots with the skills, knowledge, and certification they need to succeed in aviation and beyond.

“NZ Drones Academy is the training division of NZ Drones
, one of New Zealand’s most experienced CAA Part 102 operators.”
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Our purpose

We believe drones are more than just machines they’re the future of work, safety, and innovation. Our purpose is to provide training that is:

  • Compliant with Civil Aviation Authority standards

  • Practical, led by active UAV professionals with thousands of operational hours

  • Industry-focused, ensuring pilots are ready for real-world jobs in agriculture, infrastructure, defence, events, and emergency response

We’re passionate about helping both individuals and organisations unlock the full potential of drone technology while maintaining the highest safety standards.
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Why choose us

We don’t just teach you to fly drones, we prepare you for real-world aviation operations. As a CAA Part 141 certified training organisation, our courses meet the highest regulatory standards in New Zealand, giving you confidence that your certification is recognised and respected across the industry.

Quality Learning Solutions

Our courses are built on years of operational experience, ensuring you get up-to-date training aligned with CAA rules and the realities of commercial UAV flying.

Flexible Options

Choose from in-person training, online modules, or blended pathways. Whether you’re just starting under Part 101, advancing into Part 102, or adding a Night Rating, our training fits around your goals.

Client Focused

We tailor our training for individuals, councils, and organisations — ensuring every student leaves confident, competent, and fully prepared for industry operations.

NZ Drones Academy is built on proven expertise

UAV operational hours

Years industry experience

CAA Certified training

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