As New Zealand’s drone industry continues to expand across agriculture, construction, emergency response, film, surveying, and local government operations, the need for high-quality, real-world drone training has never been greater.
While online learning is convenient, nothing replaces the clarity, confidence, and practical skill that comes from immersive, hands-on, instructor-led training.
That’s why NZ Drones Academy now offers in-person, classroom-based Part 101 and Part 102 courses — designed and delivered by operational experts with more than 3,000+ hours of real UAV deployment across New Zealand.
Whether you're just starting out or looking to elevate your flying to a professional standard, our in-person training gives you the advantage.
1. Learn From Experts Who Actually Fly — Every Day
Our instructors aren’t just teachers.
They’re operational Part 102 pilots who actively work across:
- Event security & crowd monitoring
- Engineering & survey work
- Agricultural spraying
- Film and media
- Forestry, inspections, and emergency response
This means you’re learning real techniques used in real missions, not just theory.
2. Immediate Feedback, Instant Confidence
Flying a drone legally under Part 101 — or advancing to a Part 102 RPAS Pilot Certificate — comes with a lot of rules.
In our classroom environment, you get:
- Live Q&A
- Step-by-step walkthroughs
- Real examples
- Practical problem-solving
- Support tailored to your industry
Students leave with a clear, confident understanding of what’s required and what to avoid.
3. Hands-On Practice and Flight-Test Preparation
- Our in-person training includes:
- Practical manoeuvre briefings
- What to expect in the flight test
- ATTI-mode demonstrations
- Safety processes used in real operations
- Best practice for professional flying
You’ll walk away ready to fly safely, legally, and commercially.
Dates: 4–5 December 2025
Part 101: 4 December 2025 Offered regularly for individuals and organisations
Part 102: 5 December 2025 (Two-day training + assessment preparation)
Ideal for:
Pilots wanting to go commercial, survey teams, councils, contractors, media crews, and anyone preparing for a 102 UAOC submission.
Our in-person training is designed for:
- People new to drones wanting to fly safely and legally
- Commercial operators preparing for Part 102 approvals
- Surveying, engineering, and construction teams
- Film and media professionals
- Agricultural and forestry operators
- Schools, councils, and government agencies
If drones are part of your job — or will be — this training gives you the professional edge.
Our in-person training is designed for:
- People new to drones wanting to fly safely and legally
- Commercial operators preparing for Part 102 approvals
- Surveying, engineering, and construction teams
- Film and media professionals
- Agricultural and forestry operators
- Schools, councils, and government agencies
If drones are part of your job — or will be — this training gives you the professional edge.
Seats for our in-person courses are strictly limited to ensure personal attention and high-quality instruction.
👉 Book your spot now at:
www.nzdronesacademy.co.nz
Or contact our team at info@nzdrones.co.nz for group bookings and custom training.
