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Build a complete training pathway from foundation-level RPAS knowledge through to advanced operational capability with NZ Drones Academy’s Ultimate RPAS Pilot Bundle.
This seamless training pathway includes:
- Part 101 RPAS Pilot Certificate
- Night Rating
- Part 102 RPAS Pilot Certificate Course
All courses are delivered through NZ Drones Academy, a CAA Part 141 certified training organisation, and are structured to comply with the applicable New Zealand requirements.
✅ CAA Part 141 Certified Training Organisation ✅ Nationwide Training ✅ Online & Classroom Options
What You’ll Learn
Part 101 — Foundations
Drone flight rules & NZ airspace
Safety responsibilities under Part 101
Weather, NOTAMs, and flight planning
Operating near aerodromes
Hazard identification & risk assessment
Night Rating — Unshielded Night Operations
Night lighting requirements
Night vision & human factors
Night-time hazard management
Safe night operational procedures
Part 102 — Commercial RPAS Operations
SMS systems & advanced risk assessments
Operating under a UAOC
CAA operational conditions & documentation
Compliance, logs, procedures & real-world workflows
Preparing for your operational competency assessment (OCA
By the end of this programme, you’ll have the training required to work as a commercial drone operator in New Zealand.
Course Structure & Delivery
Part 101 → Theory training and practical assessment pathway
Night Rating → Night operations theory and practical night assessment
Part 102 Training → Advanced theory, risk management, operational planning, and practical assessment
Operational Competency Assessment (OCA) where applicable
You will receive:
RPAS Pilot Certificate (Part 101)
Night Rating Certificate
Professional RPAS Pilot Certificate (Part 102)
All certificates are issued by NZ Drones Academy, a CAA Part 141 Certified Training Organisation (TR103670NZ).
Outcomes & Certification
After completing this programme, you’ll receive:
RPAS Pilot Certificate (Part 101)
RPAS Pilot Certificate (Part 102)
Night Rating RPAS Pilot Certificate
Practical assessment completion across the pathway
This pathway is designed to build the knowledge, practical capability, and assessment outcomes required for pilots progressing into professional RPAS operations under Part 101 and Part 102 environments.
Who This Course Is For
Beginners | No prior experience required
Existing Pilots | Progress from Part 101 into advanced Part 102 training
Organisations | Train internal pilots for structured, compliant RPAS operations
Why Choose NZ Drones Academy
CAA Part 141 Certified (Training Certificate TR103670NZ)
Experienced Instructors – 3000 + flight hours across NZ industries
Nationwide Training Sites – Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Hands-on practical assessments with experienced NZ Drones Academy assessors
Real Industry Experience in film, survey, agriculture & security
Ready to build complete RPAS capability? Join NZ Drones Academy’s structured Part 101, Night Rating, and Part 102 training pathway today.
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