
Become a Certified Drone Pilot. Fully Online, Anytime, Anywhere.
Fully online courses and examinations to help you learn the drone rules in NZ, for all personal and commercial drone flights - from photography to agriculture! Complete the course at your pace, at your place. Conducted by Flight Test NZ Ltd, a certified CAA Part 141 aviation training organisation.
Which drone training course is best for me?
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Part 101 - Personal Usage
VIEW COURSEStudy the Part 101 drone rules and learn the safe operation of a drone. This certification allows you to operate within 4km of an airport, and some limited commercial operation.
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Part 102 - Professional Usage
VIEW COURSEBuild on your Part 101 Certificate and add deeper understanding of Part 102 drone rules, a necessary part of gaining additional operating allowances.
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Take the Quiz
TAKE THE QUIZDrone training courses and certifications can be confusing for a new drone pilot - just answer a few short questions about your intended activities and we'll give you a recommendation.
Learn drone rules at your pace with fully online learning.
We offer New Zealand's only fully-online drone training courses and examinations for Part 101 and Part 102. We work with New Zealand's best and biggest corporates to manage their drone pilot training and certifications.
This means you can learn the material and take the test at your own pace, wherever it's most convenient for you. We also offer Operational Competency Assessments, Night Ratings, and Survey Courses to help you gain all the skills and certifications you need to become a professional drone pilot.
Our Drone Training Courses
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Part 101 Pilot Certificate Course
Regular price $597.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Part 102 Pilot Certificate Course
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Agricultural Rating
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Part 102 OCA (Operational Competency Assessment)
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UAV Survey Course
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Night Rating Course
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Part 101 Pilot Certificate Course (Pacific Island)
Regular price $495.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per -
Part 102 Pilot Certificate Course (Pacific Island)
Regular price $695.00 NZDRegular priceUnit price / per
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In Partnership With
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Aerolab
Aerolab's vision is to improve the performance of New Zealand's primary industries through the use of automation and technology.
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Flight Test NZ
Flight Test New Zealand Ltd is a Civil Aviation Authority of NZ certified part 141 aviation training organisation.
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Agricultural Drone Association
The Ag Drone Association advocates for and representing the interests of Agricultural Drone operators in New Zealand.