Apply to us for a permit
You need a permit to operate a radio controlled flying machine ("drone") over Council land.
We have a few conditions you need to comply with:
- keep away from flying overhead large crowds;
- don't cause a nuisance to other park and reserve users;
- don't photograph children in children’s playgrounds or playing sport;
- comply with CAA rules, our city bylaws and our Reserve Management Plan rules;
- report any damage you cause to us on phone (04) 237 5089.
When approved and authorised, we will issue a permit which must be available for inspection when requested by a Council Officer or a member of public.
Flying over the road corridor
If your flight path is mainly over Council road reserve corridor (eg for a road survey) please fill in this application form and send it to our Transport Corridor Access Team
Flying over parks and reserve land
If your flight path is mainly over Council park land, please fill in the application below (Apply Online) and press submit.
Please allow up to 10 working days for a response to your application, once submitted.
Fees and charges
|
Drone permit – recreational activity (issued for a year) |
50.00 |
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Drone permit – commercial activity (fee per activity) |
205.00 |
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Activities requiring authorisation (not a lease, licence or easement) – community group or not-for-profit |
50.00 |
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Activities requiring authorisation (not a lease, licence or easement) – commercial/private individual |
205.00 |
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Application for footprint lease, licence, or easement – community group or not-for-profit |
100.00 |
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Application for footprint lease, licence, or easement –commercial/private individual |
410.00 |
| External specialist advice (note 11) | Actual cost |
Note 11: In accordance with clause 11.6 of the Porirua City Reserves Management Plan, all additional costs (including but not limited to legal, planning and surveying costs) must be met by the applicant.
