Harbours Drone Application

Prior to applying the Operator must confirm:

1. They either have Part 102 with notification privileges and/or CAA approved qualification.
2. The operation complies with the Marlborough District Council remotely piloted aircraft system policy.

Instructions on how to apply:

1. Click here to log your flight in Airshare and log into your account (note if you don’t have an account, you must register as a drone operator).
2. Click here for more detailed information on how to log your flight and requirements
3. Navigate to the Flight Planning section.
4. Select “log a flight” - draw the boundary of your flight area.
5. Input your flight date and time.
6. Specify the purpose of the operation (e.g. photography, mapping etc).
7. Specify if operating under Part 101 or Part 102.
8. Add contact details and any relevant notes for airspace users.
9. Check for NOTAMs (Notices to Airmen) and any temporary restrictions.
10. Ensure there are no conflicts with other scheduled flights.
11. Review all details for accuracy.
12. Click “Submit” to file your flight plan.
13. You will receive a notification that your application has been received and visibility to other airspace users.
14. This flight will then be sent to the Harbourmaster team for review. They will advise whether the flight has been authorised or declined.
15. Update or cancel your flight if plans change.
16. Activate your flight in the app before you take off and terminate it once complete.