Apply for Permission

Apply to fly your drone (UAV, UAS, RPAS) on or over council land.

Apply for Permission - Operation of Aircraft over Selwyn District Council Land

"Aircraft" means any man-made device capable of flight, including, but not limited to aeroplanes, helicopters, gliders, hang-gliders, hot air balloons and radio-controlled model aircraft, remotely piloted aircraft systems and drones; but does not include kites and balloons which are controlled from the ground via strings.

This form, and Council's consent, is only required if you intend to fly your Aircraft over Council property and it is an activity not already permitted under Selwyn District Council’s Parks and Reserves Bylaw.

Please be aware that permission can only be given in relation to land owned or administered by Selwyn District Council. You will still need to comply with the Civil Aviation Authority’s (CAA) rules, part 101 when operating your Aircraft.

You need to be 16 years or over to apply for consent, or be supervising someone under 16 operating an Aircraft or be of certain age as required by law for the operation of large aircraft.

Council will endeavour to process your request within three business days.

* = required field

What category is the aircraft you wish to fly? * (Eg drone, helicopter, etc)

What is the weight of the aircraft you want to fly? *
(Under 1.5kg - permission is not required if you comply with the Bylaw)

<1.5kg – if you do not comply with the Bylaw please proceed with this application
1.5-15kg - please proceed with this application
15-25kg you must obtain approval from Model Flying New Zealand before applying to the Council - refer CAA rule 101 202(6). Attach your approval confirmation at File Upload below.
Over 25kg - including aeroplanes, helicopters and gliders - you must apply to CAA before applying to the council. Attach your approval confirmation at File Upload below.

Please provide your unit serial number: *

Personal Details

Title
First Name *
Last Name *
Age *	I am over 16 years of age I will be supervising someone under 16 operating the aircraft I am of certain age as required by law for the operation of large aircraft
Company (if applicable)

Contact Details

Phone Number *
Mobile Number *
Postal Address *
Email *

Details of Planned Flying Activity

Location/s *
Date *
Time start *
Time Finish *
What is the reason for using the aircraft? Hobby, filming (photos or video), commercial etc
Do you hold any public liability insurance covering the operation of the aircraft? If so, provide details of the cover provided ie. name of insurer, policy number and expiry date of the cover. Council will need to have sight of the policy document prior to issuing approval. This will include confirmation that operation of your aircraft is included in the insurance cover. Please attach your insurance certificate below (if applicable).
Any other relevant information:
File Upload 1 You can upload documents in support of your application here. Max 10mb, JPG, PDF or Word format only.
File Upload 2 You can upload documents in support of your application here. Max 10mb, JPG, PDF or Word format only.

Please upload an aerial view of your flight plan including take off and landing points and any other applicable documents including CAA Certification certificate and insurance certificate above.

I have read, understood, and will comply with the CAA rules part 101 when operating the aircraft/when supervising the operation of the aircraft to which this application relates *

I understand I will be liable for any loss, damage and/or injury arising from the operation of the aircraft whilst on Council land *

I have uploaded an aerial plan of my flight. (Failing to do so may delay your application.) *

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