Type Date
Description
Location
Region
RegistrationOther Aircraft
ARC 2/01/2018
Complaint from address supplied regarding RPAS flying overhead. Complaint made to Police.
Titahi Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 2/01/2018
Complaint RPAS over property - no further information provided. Phone reply sent advising no further  Coatesvil e
Auckland
RPAS
CAA action.
ARC 3/01/2018
Complaint re RPAS overhead at address listed.
New Plymouth
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 3/01/2018
Complaint re RPAS overhead property at address supplied.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 3/01/2018
Complaint re RPAS flying overhead property. Owner at address supplied.
Kaikoura
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ASP 3/01/2018
Pilot reported near miss with UAV at 400 ft. when returning to airfield. UAV operating near airport 
Gisborne
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
R44 II
with 2nd person as contact/spotter.  Was asked to land when a helicopter requested return to airfield.  
Control er thought saw UAV descending.
ARC 3/01/2018
Complaint about drone over house.  Rang complainant and advised basic rules, they unable to identify  Bromley
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
pilot so no further action.
ARC 4/01/2018
Complaint about drone outside window over several nights.  Has also contacted Police.  Advised of 
Woodridge
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
rules but pilot not identified so no further action.
ARC 5/01/2018
Concern re RPAS operating overhead concert
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 5/01/2018
Complaint re RAPs flying over address supplied without consent.
Manawahe
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 5/01/2018
Concern regarding published NOTAM for RPAS pilots.
Wanaka
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 6/01/2018
Concern about drone operating near airport.
Rotorua
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 8/01/2018
Concern regarding drone which was observed operating from a deserted section and flying to a very  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
high altitude. Operator was not identified.
ARC 9/01/2018
Concern about safety of drone flights in area - appear to go to high altitude and break council rules re  Te Puna
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
flying over roads.  Reported to Police.
ARC 9/01/2018
Complaint re drone flying over property.  Rang submitter and advised no further CAA action due pilot  Fendalton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
not identified.
ARC 9/01/2018
Complaint re photos taken by RPAS pilot. RPAS operating over property and within 4km of aerodrome.  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
Pilot's name supplied.
ARC 11/01/2018 Concern regarding a group youths using a drone to fly over people's backyards without authorisation.  Whanganui
Manawatu
RPAS
Address of where the drone originated from is from Whanganui.
ARC 11/01/2018 Use of RPAS within 4km of aerodrome and over private property.
Bul s
Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 11/01/2018 Concern about drone operations overhead private property and beyond line of sight of the operator. Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 12/01/2018 Spotted object on flight path at similar altitude. First glance it appeared to be a drone in the hover. 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
Prepared to take avoidance action if required. Object quickly passed down port side of aircraft at close 
proximity, unable to identify object.
ARC 13/01/2018 Complaint re drone operating over property and at night. No action by CAA.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 13/01/2018 Police report of drone operating within 4km of airfield.  Name and contact details of operator 
Mosgiel
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
included.
ARC 15/01/2018 UAV observed flying over numerous people and probably out of sight of operator.  Car reg of operator  Kaiteriteri Beach Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
provided.
ARC 19/01/2018 Complaint re RPAS flying towards travel ing car who swerved to avoid col ision. Owners rego & details  Mount Cook
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
in submitted police report.
Island
ASP 19/01/2018 Model aircraft noticed operating in control ed airspace, unauthorised, near an A320 on approach. 
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
Police advised.
ARC 19/01/2018 Once established on the ILS, RPAS reported to left and tracking towards a/c. Reported to ATC and 
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
landed.
ASP 21/01/2018 RPAS noticed operating in control ed airspace near the airport without clearance.
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 22/01/2018 Complaint of drone over private propety.  Rang complainant to get details, advised no further action  Foxton Beach
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
as operator not identified.
ARC 22/01/2018 People were operating a drone less than a km. from the airport. The drone was observed operating at  Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
approximately 300 ft. Reporter attempted contacting  but  offices were not yet open.
ARC 24/01/2018 Concern regarding drone operation over houses and near the naval base without consent.
Devonport
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 25/01/2018 Concern regarding operation of drone over neighbour's properties without consent. Drone was 
Papamoa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
operated from Papamoa.
ARC 25/01/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead property. No action by CAA
New Plymouth
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 26/01/2018 Complaint about RPAS operation - operator not identified, no further action.
Tuakau
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS

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ARC 26/01/2018 Query regarding tourist operating a drone during fire fighting operation. Referred  to SFORA at CAA.
Wanaka
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 26/01/2018 Enquiry regarding RPAS flying around Devenport. Referred to SFORA.
Devonport
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 27/01/2018 Approximately 1.8 NM prior to waypoint JETSA on the ILS for runway 24R level at 2400 feet a near 
Los Angeles
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
777-319ER
miss with what looked like a drone a maximum of 200 feet below. Traffic passed us left to right below 
our nose. White/orange in colour. ATC advised.
ARC 28/01/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead address supplied. No action by CAA
Leithfield
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 28/01/2018 Object in vicinity of NZAA at time 1947 to 1954 NZDT (28th). Person cal ed. Went to answer machine.  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
Drone  was pulsating, rotating light. Appears to be two spheres. Appeared high(ish) altitude, no sound. 
NZ6 departed runway 05 with object visible. Object visible at 1947 in north east direction and was 
tracking behind the public viewing platform at the runway 23 end.
ARC 28/01/2018 Compliant RPAS operator having issues with helicopter operators in and around Auckland Harbour. 
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
Referred to SFORA.
Harbour
ARC 29/01/2018 Complaint r e RPAS being flown over Auckland Harbour. Owner details in photos submitted.
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
Harbour
ARC 29/01/2018 Complaint about commercial drone being operated over private property without permission, and 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
agressive behaviour by pilot (identified - does not appear to hold Pt 102 cert).
ARC 30/01/2018 Complaint about drone operating over open cast mine and close to helipad.  Screenshots provided.
Waihi
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 30/01/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over address supplied. Owners details and police case number supplied. Pakuranga
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 30/01/2018 Complaint about a drone watching through bedroom window.
Te Marua
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 30/01/2018 Complaint about RPAS operating over property.  Contacted complainant - operator not identified, 
Rangiora
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
advised no further CAA action.
ARC 31/01/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated in an aggressive manner towards a commercial RPAS operation at  Cashmere
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
address supplied.
ARC 3/02/2018
RPAS operated over owners house without consent.
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 4/02/2018
Complaint re event organisers flying RPAS overhead attendees.
Lake Tikitapu
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 7/02/2018
Complaint re RPAS operating over residential property. Owner's details attached
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 7/02/2018
Complaint re RPAS landing on deck at address supplied. No further action by CAA
New Lynn
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 7/02/2018
Phone complaint about drone operating overhead for up to 4 hours without permission of owner.  
Albert Town
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
Operator identified in Occurrence log.
ARC 8/02/2018
Phone complaint of RPAS overhead property.  Address of pilot noted in Occurrence  Log.
Cass Bay  
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 9/02/2018
Left visual departure, off RWY 16 climbing through 7000 a quad rotor drone with an object in the 
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
middle (go pro size box?) was observed by both crew members.  ATC notified who have notified both 
CAA and Police.
ARC 9/02/2018
Call re RPAS operating overhead Mt Cook at 6,000 ft. No further action by CAA
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 9/02/2018
Complain re  RPAS following a Cessna Caravan.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 10/02/2018 Cal  re possible RPAS operating above Zealandia, possibly being operated from Brooklyn wind turbine  Zealandia
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
carpark. Reporters details in email, no further action by CAA
ARC 10/02/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating over address supplied without consent. No further action by CAA
Sydenham
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 11/02/2018 RPAS operated without consent of property owner, within 4 km of Auckland International Airport, and  Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
within control ed airspace.
ARC 13/02/2018 Concern drone operating over property withuot consent and at night.  Submitter contacted and 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
accepted no further CAA action due operator not identified.
INC 15/02/2018 During paragliding training a drone was flown into one of the paragliding students. It got stuck in the  Kariotahi Beach Auckland
RPAS
paraglider's lines and caused difficulty steering and landing. On landing, the drone was stil  going. The 
operator apparently could not turn it off even once the col ision had happened. 
The pilot landed safely, but very shaken. 
The area is a marked paragliding / hang gliding area.
ARC 16/02/2018 During paragliding training a drone was flown into one of the paragliding students. It got stuck in the  Hastings
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
paraglider's lines and caused difficulty steering and landing. On landing, the drone was stil  going. The 
operator apparently could not turn it off even once the col ision had happened.

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ARC 17/02/2018 Complaint re RPAS overhead people in a park, before crashing into the ground. No injuries, no further  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
action by CAA.
ASP 17/02/2018 RPAS spotted east of final approach. Airways & police advised.
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 17/02/2018 RPAS operated over private residence without consent.
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 18/02/2018 Pilot paxing he saw a drone approaching a/c from East at about 1-2nm on final. This was not spotted  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
by flight crew while carrying out the approach. Police advised.
ARC 18/02/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating without consent. No further action by CAA
Mt Wel ington
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 18/02/2018 Observed a night time unshielded drone flight within 1km of the rooftop Dunedin Hospital helipad.
Forsyth
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 18/02/2018 RPAS operated over several properties without consent.
Waihi
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 18/02/2018 Unauthorized use of drone over private property.
Wel ington 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 19/02/2018 Drone spotted during RNAV Y approach to AKL runway 05. Left of and below nose of aircraft while at  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
2000 feet on right base for 05 - approximately in Clarks Beach area. Confirmed as a solid object (black 
/ white) staionary in the air - passed below aircraft (several 100 feet) but within wingspan.
ARC 20/02/2018 Concern re: RPAS filming at night within 4km of an aerodrome. Link to video footage provided
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 20/02/2018 Unauthorised RPAS flight within 4km of Mechanics Bay. Offender's details provided.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 20/02/2018 RPAS operated over owners property without consent.
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ASP 20/02/2018 After landing, RPAS seenflying approax 50 meters upwind or helipad. Drone manouvered in area for 5  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
S-76A
mins before descending out of sight.
ASP 22/02/2018 RPAS spotted north of WB at approx 150ft, from a/c on approach
Woodbourne
Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 23/02/2018 Complaint re RPAS being operated over address supplied without consent. No further action by CAA
Whangamata
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ASP 23/02/2018 ICV reported a drone pass down right side by 100ft.
Waiheke
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 23/02/2018 Drone reported passing by a/c at 4,500 ft over Waiheke. Police informed.
Waiheke
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 23/02/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead address supplied. No further action by CAA
Leithfield
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 24/02/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead residential area. No further action by CAA
Hil crest
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 25/02/2018 Complaint about drone overhead.  Had happend twice before this report.  Submitter advised CAA 
Birkdale
Auckland
RPAS
unable to take action without operator identified.
ARC 25/02/2018 Concern re RPAS operating within AA CTR. No further action by CAA
East Tamaki
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 25/02/2018 RPAS operating without consent
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 27/02/2018 RPAS spotted inside CTR C without clearance, infringing 23 centreline. A320 informed and accepted 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
departure.
INC 28/02/2018 Drone was hovering, then suddenly stopped flying and fel  from the sky. Causes stil  being 
Sunnyvale
Auckland
RPAS
investigated.
ARC 28/02/2018 RPAS overhead property.  Submitter knows nothing can be done but wants it on the record.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 28/02/2018 Complaint re drone filming immediately adjacent to airfield.
Raglan
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 28/02/2018 Aircrew reported sighting of a  possible drone estimated to be at 800FT while they were on a 3nm final Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
RWY05R.
ARC 1/03/2018
During final approach at 1000ft an unidentified object passed below the aircraft flying level in  the 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
opposite direction. three pilots in flight deck observed object. Drone like in appearance - white and 
passed 200 feet below aircraft. ATC advised.
ARC 1/03/2018
Phone cal  from member of the public concerned the RPAS being operated close to NZNR
Napier 
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 2/03/2018
Queenstown Area RPAS operation concern
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 2/03/2018
Two drones flying at night within 500m of Waikato Hospital helipad
Waikato hospital Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 2/03/2018
Complaint re RPAS being operated within CTR at night from address supplied.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 3/03/2018
RPAS seen on take-off roll noted object just above visual horizon runway 23L moving slowly towards  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
north.  Stil  apparent on rotate possibly in vicinity of Puhinui inlet. Rate of motion unlike bird or 
aircraft.
ARC 4/03/2018
RPAS operation concern.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 4/03/2018
Drone flying at night in possible restricted air space.
Paraparaumu 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
Beach
ASP 4/03/2018
Aircraft required to hold due to RPAS being flown on approach to 23L
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 5/03/2018
Complaint re drone overhead property in early morning.  Vehicle registration given and police advised  Beachhaven
Auckland
RPAS
by submitter.

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ASP 5/03/2018
Pilot reported RPAS within 30-40 feet of /c during approach.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
INC 6/03/2018
Advised by ATC approaches to AKL airport had been suspended due the sighting of a drone in the 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
777-219
approach area.Advised ATC of our fuel status, 10 minutes holding available, 20 min delay expected so 
diverted NZOH.
ARC 6/03/2018
Complaint re: RPAS flying over closed road filming fire brigade. No further action by CAA
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 8/03/2018
Drone operating around neighbourhood in early hours of morning.  Unable to identify operator - 
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
advised submitter no further CAA action.
ARC 8/03/2018
RPAS flying within 4 km of Nelson Airport
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ASP 11/03/2018 Near Collision. On climb out from Kaikoura Airfield had to take evasive action to avoid contact with a  Kaikoura
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
drone,avoiding the drone by within 5 metres. Immediately returned to Kaikoura Airfield and landed to 
inform the flight fol owing supervisor and the police.
ARC 13/03/2018 RPAS operated over owners property and others without consent.
Wanaka
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 14/03/2018 Concern drone operating in control ed airspace.  Also above property without permission, and at 
Newlands, 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
other times a drone has een operating at night in vicinity.  Address of operator given.
Wel ington
ARC 14/03/2018 RPAS encountered at 1500 feet.
Mangawhai 
Auckland
RPAS
Heads
ARC 14/03/2018 Concern drone in park might be close to light path/airfield.  Checked on google earth - 6nm from AA,  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
no other information, no action required.  Unable to contact submitter due ph number supplied did 
not connect.
ARC 15/03/2018 Unauthorised drone (quadcopter) flew and hovered over school.
Southland 
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 15/03/2018 RPAS operation concerns
Mamaku
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 15/03/2018 RPAS has been operating above multiple properties on  Waitakere without consent. Operator not 
Waitakere
Auckland
RPAS
identified.
Complaint came via a phone call to duty manager.
ASP 17/03/2018 A member of public, reported to the NZ police initial y seeing a drone, high at Goodwood Heights 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
within the departure fan. This was passed on to A.I.A.L and the to AA tower who advised me at 1913z. 
Initial response , as per the draught policy would be to close the departure fan for 30 mins. After 
consultation with Operations Manager we agreed that arrivals could continue with advice of the 
drone report. 3 aircraft were holding for departure, this was the Captains decision. At approx 
time19:20 the report was revised to, "a drone was heard but not seen and the time of the initial 
report was 18:45z". With this information at hand I re-briefed Operations Manager and agreed that 
operations should continue as normal. Al  aircraft departures within that time were advised of the 
report and accepted an early turn at 500ft.
ARC 17/03/2018 On a visual approach in wn rwy 16 had a near miss with a kite, bal oon, model plane or a drone .The  Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
object went close under aircraft at around 2000 ft at Newlands ridge. Late in spotting it, unable to 
positively identify, reported to tower. 
ASP 17/03/2018 Crew reported seeing an object at same height as they crossed NL ridge. One crew thought it possibly  Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
787-9
a kite while the other thought it to be a drone. No affect on flight. Police not advised due to the 
vagueness of the report
ASP 17/03/2018 Unauthorised Operation, UAV, QN CTR/C
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 18/03/2018 Drone flying over residential property, affecting privacy.  We have children who are often playing in 
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
swimwear.  
Has happened a few times this summer.
ASP 18/03/2018 Helicopter flew through a RPAS operation about to commence.
Waikato
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
AS 350 B3
ASP 18/03/2018 DA40 reported coming into close proximity with a bal oon or drone when leaving NZPM to the south. Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
North
ARC 19/03/2018 While attending a fire cal  out a UAV was observed operating in the area by fire ground personnel.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
EC 130 B4
Fire personnel spoke to the operator and the UAV  and the UAV was grounded prior to the arrival of 
the helicopter on site.
ARC 19/03/2018 RPAS noted approaching internal prison fence at night, turned away when observed by prison staff 
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
member.
ARC 20/03/2018 RPAS operation concern
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 20/03/2018 RPAS use safety concern
Innes Common,  Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
HN

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ARC 21/03/2018 RPAS flown over complainants property without permission
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 21/03/2018 Complaint about multiple RPAS events around Huka fal s by helicopter operator - RPAS in flight paths.   Huka Falls
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
No specific incident.
ARC 23/03/2018 Pax thought they saw a drone in close proximity as they arrived into NZDN
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 25/03/2018 On approach drone sighted 10.30 position 100 yards same level. No time to avoid. Drone passed 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
777-219
within 5 yards of captains window. Possible engine ingestion or airframe hit but no damage found.
ARC 25/03/2018 Concern about a drone in use at a hotel by a guest.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 26/03/2018 Concern about safety of drone operation near airport.  Non specific - no further action.  Submitter 
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
contacted by phone.
ARC 26/03/2018 Il egal drone flights at night and within 4km of NZPP
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 27/03/2018 Drone flying over neighbourhood at 6.15pm a drone was flown over the neighbourhood at a height 
Hil crest 
Auckland
RPAS
well above roof level that it was just visible. 
Auckland
There were four flyovers at this height, and then one lower at a height that made it was clearly visible.
ARC 27/03/2018 Concern about safety of drone operations at a public event
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 27/03/2018 RPAS flown in breach of several Part 101 rules Auckland CBD
Auckland CBD
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 28/03/2018 Complaint about drone over property.  Talked to submitter on phone and explained no further CAA 
Mt Eden
Auckland
RPAS
action as operator not known.
ARC 28/03/2018 Member of the public concern about tourists were flying an RPAS off the top of Mt Victoria.
Mt Victoria
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 28/03/2018 Unauthorised RPAS Operation. Reported by member of public at Frankton Marina.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 29/03/2018 Unauthorised RPAS Operation. Reported by member of public.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 29/03/2018 Drone operating from carpark of Mechaics Bay
Mechanics Bay
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 29/03/2018 Low flying drone over my property.  Address supplied.  Car rego supplied.
Marahau
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ASP 30/03/2018 Unauthorised RPAS Operation
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 30/03/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Gisborne
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 31/03/2018 RPAS operated above property without consent
Papamoa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 31/03/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating over DOC land possibly without consent. Owners details attached in 
Sugar Loaf 
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
email.
Reserve
ARC 2/04/2018
Pax saw drone on approach.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 2/04/2018
An RPAS operator was undertaking real estate photography over property in Bucklands Beach, 
Bucklands Beach Auckland
RPAS
Auckland, when they were assaulted by a member of the public who lived nearby. The incident was 
reported to the Police.
ARC 2/04/2018
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without consent. No further action by CAA
Rangiora
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 3/04/2018
Unauthorised RPAS Operation
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 4/04/2018
Rescue Fire staff cal ed to report the possible presence of an unauthorised UAV operating SE of the 
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
airfield within the circuit area.
ARC 4/04/2018
Complaint re RPAS flying over col ege. No further action by CAA.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 4/04/2018
Unauthorised RPAS Operation.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 4/04/2018
Pilot reported a radio control aircraft operating at about 900ft over Queen Elizabeth Park (approx. 
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
PA-28-140
5km south of RWY 34 threshold at NZPP).
ARC 6/04/2018
RPAS over school grounds.  Advised need to identify operator and they may cal  back if they do so.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 6/04/2018
RPAS spotted by Air NZ a/c on ILS approach. JST201 broke off ILS approach and completed a RNPAR 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
visual approach to stay clear of RPAS vicinity.
ARC 6/04/2018
Drone in proximity to airliner on approach.
In flight
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 6/04/2018
Sighted and passed drone at approximately 1300ft on glideslope.
In flight
Auckland
RPAS
A320-232
ARC 6/04/2018
Operating over private property without consent
Bethels Beach
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 6/04/2018
Complaint about drone overhead, paying particular attention to children playing in yard.
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 7/04/2018
RPAS noted flying in the Lake Hayes  area above the normal shielded operation height.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS

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ARC 8/04/2018
RPAS operation concern from a member of the public over Mauao Summit.
Mount 
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
Maunganui
ARC 8/04/2018
RPAS/FPV flying around Mt Cook concern.
Mount Cook
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 8/04/2018
Complaint about RPAS overhead - operator not identified.
Morrinsvile
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 8/04/2018
Complaint about RPAS over private property.  complainant spoke to operator - was operating at 500m  Whangaparoa
Auckland
RPAS
and possibly out of sight.  Photos and address supplied.
ASP 8/04/2018
Unauthorised RPAS Operation. On final for ILS/DME RWY21 at NZWP. At 3000ft on 10.5NM final the  Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
crewman sighted a white drone at a distance of no greater than 200ft from the helicopter. Airspace 
restricted for 30 mins.
ARC 8/04/2018
RPAS seen out the LHS of the a/c at approx. 200' below, passing 200m abeam.
North Shore
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 9/04/2018
RPAS operation concern.
Wel ington/NZQ Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
N
ASP 9/04/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 10/04/2018 Concern about number of drones over Rangitoto Island becoming a hazard to aircraft operations.
Rangitoto Island Auckland
RPAS
ARC 10/04/2018 Complaint about drone flying over private property
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 10/04/2018 Member of the public reported an RPAS above their house.
Dunedin City
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 11/04/2018 RPAS incursion
Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 11/04/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
152
ARC 12/04/2018 RPAS operations concerns
New Zealand
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 12/04/2018 RPAS operations concerns
Moeraki
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 13/04/2018 Unauthorised RPAS Operation.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 13/04/2018 On approach to 23L, pilots observed an object directly in front of a/c. PF continued approach 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
manual y, unsure if bal oon or RPAS
ARC 14/04/2018 Tracking north at 3,500 feet, 3  kilometres west of the Otaki Airstrip, and observed a white drone at 
Otaki Airstrip
Manawatu
RPAS
approx 3,400 feet  tracking south. Paraparaumu Flight Service were notified at the time.
ARC 15/04/2018 RPAS operating over property without consent.
Taupo
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 15/04/2018 On approach into LAX, crew spotted a smal  object level with the aircraft and around 200m in the 
Los Angeles
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
777-319ER
2oclock position. Object passed down right side clear of a/c, likely RPAS.
ASP 15/04/2018 Early on approach ZQN drone spotted and reported Frankton arm low level. Approach continued.
Sugar Loaf 
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
A320-232
Reserve
ASP 15/04/2018 Unauthorised RPAS Operation.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 15/04/2018 Drone reported threshold RWY05R. Police advised they observed a large bal oon moving south and 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
believe it was this that had been seen earlier and not an RPAS.
INC 16/04/2018 RPAS software package issue. Flight plan preloaded in a software package cal ed Drone Deploy but 
Northland 
Northland
RPAS
failed to proceed to the start of the flight plan and the RPAS was being blown off position. Eventual y 
after multiple efforts the 'return to home' engaged. 
ARC 17/04/2018 Concern re RPAS operating at Manukau Harbour Heads.  Submitter saw article in paper by Deputy 
Manukau Hbr 
Auckland
RPAS
Director and wil  ask for stickers and publicity info to distribute.
Heads
ARC 18/04/2018 Drone over rural property - car rego's supplied.
Carterton
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 18/04/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation. Christchurch IOC reported (via member of the public) a drone 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
operating 5nm south of Christchurch. Altitude unknown.
ARC 18/04/2018 RPAS over property without consent
Manawatu
Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 20/04/2018 Member of the public observed a drone operating over Frankton Road on approach to Queenstown  Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
Airport
ASP 21/04/2018 Pilot reported a near miss with an RPAS overhead Motuihe Island at 2000ft. It was observed to pass 
Motuihe Island
Auckland
RPAS
BN2A-26
roughly 50ft above the aircraft as the pilot applied avoiding action.
ASP 22/04/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation. A drone was reported in the upwind/left crosswind area (around the 
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
172R
harbour bridge) off Runway 25 by a C172 as they departed. TG Tower did not know about it. A 
control er spotted the UAV with binos from the tower, and police we
ASP 22/04/2018 Unauthorized RPAS operation. An unauthorized drone was reported by members of the public in the  Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
vicinity of Panorama Tce, Queenstown up to approximately 800 ft AGL.
ARC 22/04/2018 ATC notified us of a reported drone sighting near Tauranga airport. Held for about 20 minutes since 
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
the last sighting. The visual approach was flown normal y with no further sightings.

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ASP 22/04/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation. An unauthorized drone was reported sighted overhead Queenstown 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
airport.
ARC 23/04/2018 Concerned house  owner reported an RPAS over their property. Not much detail provided.
Not Provided
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 24/04/2018 Music video filmed using RPAS opearing overhead Auckland CBD and within 4km of an aerodrome.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 24/04/2018 Conducting a tribute fly over of the ANZAC Dawn parade. Noted an RPAS in front of the aircraft, 
Wanganui
Manawatu
RPAS
172M
avoiding action carried out.
ARC 26/04/2018 Low flying RPAS over private property concern
Reefton
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 29/04/2018 Auckland CBD/Harbour Bridge RPAS operation concern
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 29/04/2018 RPAS operating around complianants property without consent.
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 30/04/2018 Operating over owners property without consent
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 1/05/2018
Complaint re: Part 102 operator (88327) flying RPAS overhead address supplied.
Mangere Bridge Auckland
RPAS
ASP 1/05/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation within 4km of NZPP
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 1/05/2018
Complaint drone overhead
Beach Haven
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 1/05/2018
Complaint about drone over property.
Karori
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 2/05/2018
Possible unauthorised flight inside the DOC flight restriction in Moeraki.
Moeraki
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 2/05/2018
Viewed a photo taken from a drone that appears to be operating over 400fr and within 4km radius of  Lowburn
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
NZCW Aerodrome.
ARC 2/05/2018
Airline passenger observed an RPAS below, and approx. 1nm from the aircraft while on final.
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 3/05/2018
RPAS issue
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 3/05/2018
RPAS activity out of line of site concern
Cockle Bay
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 3/05/2018
RPAS operated over owners property without consent, likely out of line of sight.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 3/05/2018
Complaint about drone hovering over early childhood center.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 3/05/2018
Possible drone sighting near Hawkes Bay Regional Prison.
Hawkes Bay
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 4/05/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 5/05/2018
RPAS Operation issues.
Whakamarama Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 6/05/2018
Person cal ed to say a drone was operating drone with 4 props going high and in line with flight path  Taupo
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
of 17 approach.
ARC 7/05/2018
RPAS operating without property owners consent. Operator not identified
Napier
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 8/05/2018
Complaint about drone operations at night and over property
Moutere
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 9/05/2018
Complaint about drone flying overhead school durign day.  Has advised polive, and advised no CAA 
Howick
Auckland
RPAS
action as operator not known.
ARC 9/05/2018
Complaint re RPAS operating over property without permission.  No further action by CAA
Horotiu
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 14/05/2018 On Take off and climb out from Huka Falls Road had a near miss with a drone that was being flown at  Huka Falls
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
R44 II
a looking above 500ft AGL.
ARC 15/05/2018 Householders concern regarding an RPAS operation
New Zealand
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 15/05/2018 Concern Re RPAS operating overhead residential area
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 16/05/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation. Q300 crew reported a drone about a wings length away from their 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
right hand wing while established on the ILS RWY 23L.
ASP 19/05/2018 RPAS spotted to the north west of airfield. Inbound a/c NPR32 and police advised
Gisborne
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ASP 19/05/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation within 4km Ardmore at circuit height.
Ardmore
Auckland
RPAS
DA 42
ARC 21/05/2018 During short final approach, pilot was alerted to a RPAS in the area. Pilot used avoiding action and 
Kaikoura
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
500N
landed. RPAS operator located by police.
ASP 23/05/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 26/05/2018 Complaint re RPAS being operated within CTR. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Evans Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 27/05/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation. Q300 on a visual approach into PMR runway 07 at 3100ft a drone was  Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
DHC-8-311
observed passing down the left hand side of the aircraft at approximately300 meters. No manoeuvring  North
was required to avoid the drone.
ASP 28/05/2018 RPAS reported at 1500ft during cruise over Motuihe Island inbound to AA
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 28/05/2018 Concern from RPAS operator re: a low flying a/c (possibly Piper Tomahawk). NFA by CAA due to no 
Wil owflat
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
identification of a/c
INC 29/05/2018 Hard landing due to incorrect power setting. RPAS sustained damage
Tairua Forrest
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 30/05/2018 RPAS operated over complainants property without consent
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS

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ASP 30/05/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 31/05/2018 Mount Cook National Park RPAS ops concern
Mt Cook 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 1/06/2018
Complaint re RPAS operating over address supplied without consent. Operators details attached
Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
North
ARC 1/06/2018
Concern re: online post showing RPAS operation at night. Details attached to email.
Papakura
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 4/06/2018
RPAS passed by left side on approach to LAX 25L. ATC advised other a/c
Los Angeles
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
777-319ER
ARC 5/06/2018
Likely unauthorised RPAS operation over Dalefield & Coronet Peak. Video & owner details attached
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 5/06/2018
Queenstown, likely unauthorised RPAS operation
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 6/06/2018
RPAS surveying. Cal er concerned it may be operating close to NZTG flight path.
Papamoa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 9/06/2018
Complaint re RPAS operating over property withough consent.
Snel s Beach
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/06/2018 RPAS (Phantom Standard) crash landed on submitters roof. RPAS returned to owner. 
Upper Hutt
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 12/06/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation within GS CTR. Operator spoken to by Airways. 
Gisborne
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 13/06/2018 Concern RPAS operating was within 4km NZQN without clearance.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 13/06/2018 Concern that RPAS operation by commercial entity. Oulook may have occurred within NZWP airspace  Beach Haven
Auckland
RPAS
without clearance.
ARC 13/06/2018 RPAS spotted within 4km NZPP. No effect on a/c. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator.
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 15/06/2018 Concern RPAS may have been completing commercial photography  over properties without consent. Fendalton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 15/06/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead without consent. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Waiuku
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 16/06/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Spoke to submitter, NFA due to 
Coatesvil e
Auckland
RPAS
unknown operator
ASP 18/06/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 18/06/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating over property. NFA due to unknown operator
Hil crest
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 18/06/2018 RPAS flown within 4km of NZHK without permission. Operator details attached.
Hokitika
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 19/06/2018 RPAS al eged height breach.
Wanaka
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 19/06/2018 Drone hovering at person's back door
Morrinsvil e
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 20/06/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating within 4km NZPP. Possible operator details attached in email.
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 21/06/2018 Complain re RPAS operating over address supplied without consent. NFA due to unknown operator
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ASP 21/06/2018 RPAS spotted  operating within CTR. TWR advised 20 mins after it was last spotted, due to delay NFA. Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 22/06/2018 Smal  RPAS seen operating at altitudes of up to 1,000 feet above. Reported to Auckland Police at 1337  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
while it was stil  in operation. They advised they have no jurisdiction.
ARC 22/06/2018 Breach of CAA rules while operating an RPAS
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 24/06/2018 Concern RPAS was operating very high. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator.
Pegasus
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 25/06/2018 Complaint re RPAS being flown over address supplied without consent. Submitter believes it to be 
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
operated by NZTA for construction survey
ARC 27/06/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating for real estate agent, flew overhead property without consent. Details  Paekakariki
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
attached
ARC 27/06/2018 Complaint RPAS flying overhead - possible operators address supplied.
Beach Haven
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 28/06/2018 RPAS observed operating near airfield without clearance. Police advised
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 29/06/2018 RPAS apparently being used within 4km of an airfield.  Photos and car reg supplied.
Greenhithe
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 30/06/2018 Garbled message on phone something about a drone.  No details, recorded for completeness only.
Unknown
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 1/07/2018
Complaint re RPAS operating overhead without permission. NFA by CAA due to unknwon operator
Stokes Val ey
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 4/07/2018
Complaint about drone "peering through windows" at night.  Explained privacy not a CAA matter, but  Island Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
fyign at night and over property is.  Advised enquire around neighbours, ring back if operator 
identified - no further CAA action.  Submitter satisfied.
ARC 10/07/2018 Complaint about drone over head property.  Operator's car rego supplied.
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS

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INC 10/07/2018 UAV drifted and the blades made contact with structure due pilot distracted while changing location.   Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
UAV blades lightly damaged - no other damage or injuries.
ARC 11/07/2018 What are the consent rules for flying over others properties.
Mt Maunganui
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 11/07/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property. 
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 12/07/2018 RPAS operating withing NZWN CTR without permission. Police advised
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 12/07/2018 RPAS flying within NZWP airspace and overhead property without permission. Operator details 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
attached
ARC 13/07/2018 Concern about low flying - bright yel ow "1/2 scale cessna" low over township heading to coast - 
Pareora
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
submitter thought it might be in trouble, but it then turned north at coast and flew off.  "Same height" 
or just above 400 ft RPAS limit.  No reg noted - coul
ARC 13/07/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead Campbel  Bay in Nelson. NFA due to unknown operator
Campbell Bay
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 15/07/2018 Concern re: Facebook post showing unshilded RPAS operation within WN CTR. Owner details attached  Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
to email
ARC 16/07/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over houses and roads without permission, and possibly no 102 
Whangaparoa
Auckland
RPAS
cert. Operator details in email attached
ARC 16/07/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating at night above The Narrows. NFA due to unknown operator
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 16/07/2018 Dunedin TWR advised by police of a reported RPAS operating over Mosgiel at 1,000ft. RPAS not seen  Mosgiel
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
by TWR or a/c.
ARC 16/07/2018 RPAS operating unshielded at night. NFA due to unknown operator, submitter advised
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 16/07/2018 Complaint about drone overhead house, and also within 4km airfield.  Has contacted police and 
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
understands nothing CAA can do unless operator identified.
ARC 17/07/2018 Suspected drone si ghting  near Wel ington airport.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 20/07/2018 Recieved a cal  from Police Comms advising of a RPAS operating over Auckland Harbour Bridge. 
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
Operator unknown
Harbour
ARC 22/07/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating over road and property without consent. Operator details attached to 
Beach Haven
Auckland
RPAS
email
ARC 22/07/2018 Complaint drones fol owed car to Gisborne airfield.  Car rego of possible operators given in Occ log.
Gisborne
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 22/07/2018 Complaint surveyors/developers flying drone overhead private property and spooked horse.  Name 
 Woodend
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
suplied ref Ocr Log.
ARC 24/07/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation reported operating SHW1 crossing the intersection of 
Invercargil
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
Kennington/Clapham Road Invercargil , during darkness this morning. Operator not identified.
ASP 27/07/2018 EYA reported a drone overflying a/c by 100ft. ANZ367 was removed from RNP approach and vectored  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
PA-38-112
for the ILS. ALl flights were kept out of the South Eastern zone for 15 mins. Police advised
ASP 27/07/2018 Auckland airport rrivals suspended for 20 mins due arriving flight reported lit drone 3nm north of 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ceterline at 3000 ft.
ASP 27/07/2018 Drone sighted on 11NM final 23L. 1NM South at 1500-2000ft. CHC supervisor cal ed.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 28/07/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating at night. Police advised, NFA due to unknown operator
Tawa
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 28/07/2018 Complaint RPAS overhaed house and fol owing submitter around property.  Explained rules and 
Ferrymead
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
situation - operator not known, NFA by CAA.
ASP 28/07/2018 RPAS seen in close proximity to sched pax flight.  Airspace closed for 15 minutes.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 29/07/2018 RPAS flying over 44 Grotto st, Onehunga without consent. Operator details in email
Onehunga
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 30/07/2018 Complaint about drone overhead and fol owing submitter.  Has happened same tiem of day for some  Glenfield
Auckland
RPAS
weeks.  Advised operator niot identified and no CAA Action -suggested submitter consult neighbours 
& try to find operator.
ARC 31/07/2018 RPAS operator operating at night & overhead properties without consent. Details attached in email.
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 2/08/2018
RPAS flown over/close proximity to children without consent
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 2/08/2018
RPAS hovering over owners house without consent concern
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 2/08/2018
Night RPAS activity over complainants house.
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 2/08/2018
Night RPAS activity over complainants house.
Waikato hospital Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 3/08/2018
Unathorised RPAS Operation. A320 reported a near miss with an RPAS on 10 mile final.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS

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ASP 4/08/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation. Operating at approximately 3000ft on the North-Eastern end of 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
AS 350 B2
Queenstown Hil .
ARC 4/08/2018
RPAS operation complaint
Wel ington 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 5/08/2018
Discontinued approach at 3,000 for RW22 NV.  Recircuted for 04 in calm conditions.  Tower reported  Invercargil
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ATR 72-212A
unauthorised drone activitiy on the centre line 4 miles RW22 at a reasonably high level.  The Police 
were investigating.
ASP 5/08/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation. RPAS noted operating overhead the Canterbury A & P showgrounds up  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
to approx 400ft.
ARC 6/08/2018
RPAS encountered while on approach path to hangar.
Cattle Flat
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 7/08/2018
Auckland. RPAS operating above cloud/within 4km of NZMB
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 7/08/2018
Drone over head pvt property - submitter thinks it may be from work site associated with 
Takapu Valley
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
Transmission Gully at top of Takapu Rd., and no need to operate over his property.
ARC 7/08/2018
Unapproved RPAS op 300m E of NZPP boundary at night
NZPP
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 8/08/2018
Neighbour (over road) flying drone over property.  
Matamata
Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 8/08/2018
concern about drone over construction site - operator not identified, discussed next actions with 
Mt Eden
Auckland
RPAS
submitter - agreed to contrinue to try to identify operator.
ARC 9/08/2018
Unlawful RPAS op, numerous locations in Paraparaumu
Paraparaumu 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 9/08/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/08/2018 Dunedin RPAS operation concern
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 11/08/2018 Unauthorised operation. 2x model aircraft observed possibly operating outside D620
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 15/08/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
INC 15/08/2018 During a stable hover at approximately 100m AGL the camera payload separated from the RPAS.  The  Alexandra
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
payload impacted a vehicle causing some damage.  The incident is being internal y investigated as per 
ICAO Part 100 SMS procedures.
ASP 16/08/2018 RPAS was returning to land via a pre-programmed flight plan.  The aerodrome was being used for a 
Alexandra
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
rural fire training exercise involving two rotary wing, and one fixed wing aircraft.  The RPAS safety pilot 
made several radio calls on the air band radio to notify other aerodrome users the RPAS was returning 
to land.  No other cal s were heard.  As the RPAS approached the middle of the runway an aircraft was 
noticed taking off on runway 14.  The safety pilot took control of the RPAS and commenced a turn 
away from the runway and re circuited to land safely.  An internal investigation is being conducted as 
per ICAO Part 100 SMS procedures.
ARC 16/08/2018 Operated an RPAS over property without consent
Taranaki/Taupo Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 18/08/2018 Drone hovered above us and fol owed us across the park for approximately 10 minutes. Then flew to  Greytown 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
house diagonal y opposite dog park (location and description given) Drone was seen in back garden of 
property.
ARC 19/08/2018 RPAS observed operating around Hannahs Bay Reserve in close proximity to NZRO. Operator not 
Rotorua
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
identified.
ARC 20/08/2018 Complaint about drone operation over farming land probably without permission of owner - 
Wakanui
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
complainant is not owner. 
INC 20/08/2018 Loss of in flight control while in GPS lock. Operator completed rapid descent to ground and stood on  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
RPAS to prevent it flying away.
ARC 21/08/2018 RPAS operation concern. Operator unknown
New Zealand
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 21/08/2018 RPAS safety and security concerns,operating within 4km NZPP
Wel ington 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 21/08/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over Papanui. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Papanui
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 23/08/2018 RPAS operation, a number of concerns
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 24/08/2018 Near miss with drone at 1200ft on final app YBSU RWY36.
YBSU
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
A320-232
ARC 24/08/2018 Palmerston North RPAS operation concern
Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
North
ARC 25/08/2018 RPAS safety concern, terrifying horses and stock. Wil  provide more information when the operator is  Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
identified.
ASP 26/08/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 27/08/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying at night over residential properties. RPAS operated from address supplied in  Manurewa
Auckland
RPAS
email.

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ASP 27/08/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 27/08/2018 Concern re RPAS opearting over property  without consent. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 30/08/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead property without consent. NFA due to unknown operator.
Papanui
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 30/08/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead property at night without permission. NFA due to unknown 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
operator
ARC 3/09/2018
Complaint re: RPAS operating beyond line of sight & above 400ft
South Island
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ASP 3/09/2018
Unauthorised operation UAV.
Rotorua
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 5/09/2018
RPAS Concern regarding Waikato Regional Council operating UAV's
Waikato
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 6/09/2018
Complaint re RPAS flying over property and within CTR. Police advised, NFA due to unknown operator Rol eston
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 6/09/2018
RPAS concern, operator not identified.
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 6/09/2018
Unauthorised RPAS Operation. Local bus driver arrived at tower with a drone confiscated from a 
Milford Sound
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
foreign tourist operating it on the foreshore up to 500ft in the vicinity of final approach RWY11. Bus 
driver advised tourist to pick up drone from tower
ARC 7/09/2018
RPAS operation complaint
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 8/09/2018
Concern RPAS interferred with flights into NZAA
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 8/09/2018
Ashburton, al eged unlawful RPAS operation.
Canterbury 
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 9/09/2018
Unauthorised RPAS operation.
Rotorua
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 11/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS following informant. NFa due to unknown operator
Stokes Val ey
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 11/09/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation. RPAS noted to fly from Alex Knob across to Roberts Point Lookout. 
Franz Josef 
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
AS 350 B2
Police notified.
Glacier
Island
ARC 11/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over address  without permission. NFA due to unknown operator
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 13/09/2018 RPAS operation concern
New Zealand
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 13/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over property no consent. NFA due to unknown operator
Waikanae
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 14/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying overhead proprety. Submitter believes the RPAS came from near 26A 
Woodbourne
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
Uxbridge rd, Renwick, but wasn't sure. NFA by CAA
ARC 15/09/2018 Cal  from Police comms advising of an RPAS operating over 3 scenic dr without permission. RPAS 
Titirangi
Auckland
RPAS
operators vehicle rego supplied.
ARC 15/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operations. Video footage provided in email.
Otematata
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 15/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over housing development in CTR. NFA due to unknown operator
Takanini
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 16/09/2018 RPAS operating within 4km of aerodromes, and above property without consent.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 16/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being flown over Victoria Ave, without permission. NFA by CAA
Whakatane
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 17/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over property  without permission. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Swanson
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 18/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead without permission. RPAS was being operated from 184 High  Leeston
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
st.
ARC 20/09/2018 Concern re: RPAS operating near powerlines. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Avondale
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 22/09/2018 Complaint re RPAS being operated over 1091 Cove rd without consent. RPAS was operated out of 
Lang's Beach
Northland
RPAS
address supplied in email
ARC 22/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being used to harrass submitter while they were walking through the park. NFA 
Tawa
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
due to unknown operator, submitter advised what to do in future situation.
ARC 25/09/2018 Reports of RPAS operating around Waikeria Prison in the evening.
Waikeria Prison Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 27/09/2018 RPAS seen operating near a/c during IFR approach. TWR advised.
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
PA-44-180
ASP 27/09/2018 Report of a drone above them while on final of VDC approach. Police advised.
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 27/09/2018 Complaint regarding RPAS being operated over without consent. Submitter advised name of the 
Murchison
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
operator.
Island
ARC 28/09/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over address  without permission. NFA due to unknown operator Waikanae
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 29/09/2018 Complaint received re: operator at link provided in email is flying RPAS other than in accordance with  Not reported
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
the rules.
ARC 29/09/2018 RPAS noted flying in and around owners property without consent.
Canterbury 
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 29/09/2018 During flight, pilot and pax saw a RPAS operating 100 ft below a/c and within flight path of the a/c. 
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
NFA by CAA due to unknown operator.
Harbour

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ARC 29/09/2018 On a scenic fight over Westhaven Marina, noted an RPAS operating approx 100ft below and 50m to 
Westhaven 
Auckland
RPAS
DHC-2 Beaver Mk 1
the side of the aircraft. Operator not identified.
Marina
ARC 29/09/2018 On a scenic fight over Westhaven Marina, noted an RPAS operating approx 100ft below and 50m to 
Westhaven 
Auckland
RPAS
DHC-2 Beaver Mk 1
the side of the aircraft. Operator not identified.
Marina
ARC 1/10/2018
RPAS observed operating within 3 km of WU without permission. Operator details in email attached
Whanganui
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ASP 1/10/2018
While practising medium turns, pilot observed a large white drone operating over the coastline abeam  Torrent Bay
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
FA152
their left wing. A/c turned to the right, and the drone descended
ASP 1/10/2018
During final approach, a/c observed an RPAS being operated overhead a school. School advised, and  Motueka
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
172S
they spoke to the operator.
ARC 2/10/2018
Complaint regarding RPAS being operated over property at night without permission. Police advised  Pukekawa
Auckland
RPAS
by submitter, NFA due to unknown operator.
ARC 5/10/2018
Complaint re RPAS being operated over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator Hastings
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ASP 5/10/2018
A/c reported a Drone operating near Paremoremo Prison 1000ft below him. The airspace was closed  Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
172S
and Police advised. No further sightings were made as he went round the hold.
ARC 6/10/2018
Drone flying over private property 5/6 October for several hours each day.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 6/10/2018
On departure ANZ018 reported passing a drone at 1200 ft. ATC closed airspace and advised police. 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
Airspace later re-opened
ARC 8/10/2018
RPAS reported operating within 4km AR. NFA due to unknown operator
Ardmore
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 9/10/2018
Unauthorized RPAS Operation.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 9/10/2018
RPAS operating over lifestyle block without consent.
Pongakawa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 9/10/2018
Complaint re RPAS opearting at and around their address  without permission. NFA due to unknown  Pukekawa
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
operator.
ARC 9/10/2018
Complaint re: RPAS opearting over property at Lynfield. NFA due to unknown operator
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/10/2018 Link to RPAS flying higher than 400ft over property
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 12/10/2018 Police advised Arohata Prison that a drone had been sighted flying around the prison grounds. No 
Arohata
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
drone seen by guards
ARC 13/10/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property and council reserve. RPAS seen to return to a hotel, NFA  Coromandel
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
by CAA
ASP 14/10/2018 Person reported a RPAS sighting during approach. Arrivals terminated for 15 mins.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 15/10/2018 Complaint about drone over private property.  Submitter unabel to identify operator and so was told  Torbay, Auckland Auckland
RPAS
NFA by CAA.
ASP 15/10/2018 Pilot  observed a drone operating at 1900 ft during visual approach. ATC advised and airspace closed  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
for 15 mins with no further reports.
ARC 15/10/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property  without consent. NFA due to unknown operator
Invercargil
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 17/10/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over residential area without consent. Operators details attached in 
Woolston
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
email
INC 18/10/2018 A sudden loss of control occurred resulting in a rapid descent into the bush canopy. Not able to be 
Milford Sound
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
retrieved.
ARC 18/10/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation within Kaipara Range.  Vehicle reg given in log.
Kaipara
Northland
RPAS
ARC 18/10/2018 RPAS observed operating over Takapuna beyond line of sight. NFA due to unknown operator
Takapuna
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 18/10/2018 Drone operating near the approach path for 20, caused descend clearance to be stopped at 6000ft 
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
and visual hold. ATC procedures required  the field be closed for 20 mins. After no drone sighting for 
20 mins approach continued and a/c landed.
ARC 18/10/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead property  without consent. Property is within the CTR
Napier
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ASP 18/10/2018 Unauthorised Drone activity reported in the Frankton Area.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 19/10/2018 RPAS spotted at 400 ft on 2 nm final RWY 02 by off duty CH ATC control er. Airspace closed for 15 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
mins.
ASP 19/10/2018 Control tower notified us that they had received a phone cal  about a possible drone operating at low  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
level. Crew discussed the optons and continued for a normal landing on rwy 02. Nothing seen on final 
approach.
ASP 19/10/2018 NS TWR advised of an RPAS operating in the Tahuanui Beach area on final for RWY 20. Ops north of 
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
airfield suspended for 15 mins.
ARC 21/10/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over public and near an aerodrome. Details attached to email.
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 21/10/2018 Shortly after departure, aircraft had a near miss with an RPAS. Pilot advised other traffic in the area
Takapuna
Auckland
RPAS
BK117 B-2

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ARC 21/10/2018 RPAS seen operating over the Templeton domain at night. Operator details in email.
Templeton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 22/10/2018 Video showing RPAS flying over property and within WN CTR. RPAS operator name mentioned in link. Eastbourne
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 22/10/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating overhead property  without permission. NFA due to unknown operator Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
North
ARC 23/10/2018 Photo from facebook showing RPAS operating above 400 ft and possibly within CH CTR. Operator 
Rol eston
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
details in photo attached to email.
ARC 23/10/2018 Regular rule breaking RPAS operator concern
New Zealand
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 23/10/2018 Phone complaint about neighbour using drone overhead, probably out of sight, and probably over 400  Waimangaroa
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
ft alt.  Details in occ log.
Island
ARC 24/10/2018 Phone complaint about drone operator flying over 400 ft.  details in log.
New Plymouth
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 25/10/2018 RPAS operation/blatant rule breaking concern
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 25/10/2018 Complaint re: real estate RPAS operating over properties.
Te Atatu
Auckland
RPAS
INC 25/10/2018 Loss of connection to RPAS, pilot found RPAS in long grass moderately damaged and u/s. Battery had  Northland 
Northland
RPAS
separated from the airframe and was found nearby
ARC 26/10/2018 Complaint re RPAS flying over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator
Mt Pleasant
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 26/10/2018 Unauthorised RPAS noted operating at 1000 feet AMSL ½ nm north of water works.
Ardmore
Auckland
RPAS
AA-1C
ARC 27/10/2018 RPAS sighting by Hawkes Bay Prison When the sighting was reported there was also mention of a black Hawkes Bay
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
object under the drone. The prison wil  be reviewing their CCTV footage.
ARC 27/10/2018 TG TWR advised by police of an RPAS operating from address supplied above 150m. Airspace closed 
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
until RPAS clear
ARC 27/10/2018 Concern about drone over pvt property.  Advised submitter no CAA action unless they can provide 
Phil ipstown
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
some info on operator.  Happy with having event recorded and wil  chat among neighbours.
ASP 28/10/2018 Phone cal  from a local pilot advising a UAV on the Queenstown side of skipper saddle. This is in 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
control ed airspace with no approval. No aircraft affected, traffic passed for the next 15 mins. The 
saddle clouded over shortly after the cal .
ASP 29/10/2018 Drone reported inside CTR Without a clearance, east of a parachute drop zone.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 29/10/2018 Concern RPAS operated over several properties without consent. Operator not identified.
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 30/10/2018 Unauthorised RPAS operation near NZQN
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 31/10/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over property at night. NFA due to nil further info
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 2/11/2018
Advised CH ATC that they spotted a drone near Redcliffs. No traffic in vicinity
Redcliffs
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 2/11/2018
Aircraft pilot reported a RPAS crossing over the top of a/c during short final at Hagley Park Helipad. 
Hagley Park
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
BK117 B-2
RPAS then tracked toward netbal  courts
ARC 3/11/2018
Photo taken from RPAS within 4km airfield. Operator details in email.
Otaki
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 3/11/2018
RPAS flown over properties and roads without permission. RPAS operator details in attached email.
Mt Roskil
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 4/11/2018
RPAS crashed into Ports of Auckland due to strong wind. Operator was flying without permission 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
within 4km NZMB. Operator details attached.
ARC 5/11/2018
Complaint from submitter re: RPAS operating over her property without permission. RPAS operator 
Avondale
Auckland
RPAS
address supplied.
ARC 5/11/2018
Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead persons and property without permission. Operator details in  Mt Cook
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
attached email
Island
ASP 6/11/2018
RPAS reported to be operating within CTR taking real estate photos. No clearance had been given, no  Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
traffic affected
ARC 6/11/2018
Drone reported by public close to Nelson A/Pt
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 7/11/2018
Complaint re: part 102 failing to ask for consent to operate RPAS
Te Puke
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 9/11/2018
RPAS being operated within CAS without clearance. Operator details in attached email.
Makauri
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 9/11/2018
Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead public without permission. Operator details attached
Thames
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 11/11/2018 WN TWR advised reporting RPAS over Somes Island at 3,500 ft. WN unable to see RPAS
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 11/11/2018 White four blades drone seen on final approach WN 16 at 2nm 600ft approximately 100ft below the  Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
DHC-8-311
right hand wing. Reported to WN ground freq 121.9 Subsequent delays, landing aircraft on 34 takeoff 
aircraft on 16.
ASP 13/11/2018 Advised TWR of a RPAS operating in the Rosebank Drive area. TWR gave traffic info to al  a/c in area,  Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
NFA and no a/c saw the drone.

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ARC 13/11/2018 Drone above 400ft.  Also in line with north appr HN a/pt, but outside 4 km.  Submitter left message,  Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
rang back - operator not identified, no further CAA action.
ARC 13/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over property without permission. Operator details in attached 
Lawrence
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
email.
ARC 14/11/2018  Infringement by RPAS. Continued offending by same operator vehicle reg given in log.
Northland 
Northland
RPAS
ASP 14/11/2018 RPAS observed operating on the base/turn to final without permission at night. RPAS disappeared 
Whakatane
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
PA-28-160
before CNY turned onto base. Unknown operator
ARC 14/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property. NFA by CAA
Westmere
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 14/11/2018 Link showing RPAS operation that appears to breach CAR 101.207 by flying over people and property  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
without consent.
ARC 14/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over property  without consent. NFA due to unkown operator.
Waimarama
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 15/11/2018 Complaint re RPAS operating over property  at night. NFA due to unknown operator
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 15/11/2018 Potential il egal RPAS activity concern
Belmont
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 15/11/2018 Drone flying high on s/w approach to QN airport - thought to have been wel  over 400 ft. Approx 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
4.3km from airport boundary.
ARC 17/11/2018 RPAS flying over residential area at night. Operator details in email attached
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 17/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission NFA due to unknown operator
Whangaparoa
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 17/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property. NFA due to unknown operator
Omihi
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 18/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated beyond LOS in Waikato. Links to video in email
Waikato
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 21/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAs operating within 4km Balclutha airfield
Balclutha
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 21/11/2018 Aerial pictures concern. Concern regarding someone door knocking in the area trying to sel  aerial 
Sefton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
pictures he has taken of our properties. SFORA replied. 
ARC 21/11/2018 Phone complaint re drone operated over housing and close to Waikato Hosp helipad.  Submitter 
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
thought it had also come close to helipad in flight  Operator address supplied in log.
ARC 22/11/2018 Complaint re: video showing RPAS operating at night.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 22/11/2018 Local drone operator reported sighting an unauthorised RPAS. 
Gisborne
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 23/11/2018 Complaint re: photo taken by RPAS, possibly within QN CTR
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 23/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in attached email
Clifton
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 26/11/2018 Drone overhead property without permission.  Also possibly passing close to light aircraft in flight.  
Red Beach
Auckland
RPAS
Discussed with submitter - operator not identified, no further CAA action.
ARC 26/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating at night over property. NFA due to unknown operator
Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 27/11/2018 Pilot advised submitter of their observation of an RPAS flying at 500 ft above Lake Wombat. Heli ops  Lake Wombat
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
ceased for an hour
Island
ARC 28/11/2018 Cal  regarding UFO near PP flying up vertical y, possibly RPAS. NFA by CAA
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 28/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS flying over property  without permission. NFA due to unknown operator.
Rothesay Bay
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 30/11/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator.
Bul s
Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 1/12/2018
Report re possible RPAS operating within 4km airfield.
Milford Sound
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 1/12/2018
Phone complaint about drone overhead.  Address given in occ log.
Orere Point
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 3/12/2018
Concern re: RPAS operations around Franz Josef
Franz Josef
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 4/12/2018
Complaint re: RPAS operating in the area at night. NFA due to unknown operator.
Shirley
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 6/12/2018
Video showing RPAS being operated at night. Operator details in email
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ASP 6/12/2018
Aircraft reported a near miss with a drone on a 3-4 mile final approach RWY 23 into QN at 3000 feet.  Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
The drone passed in front of the aircraft left to right and was white in colour. The aircraft landed 
safely.
ASP 8/12/2018
Probable drone sighting on approach Queenstown, rwy 23.Descending past Morven Hil , sighted drone Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
in our 1:30 through to our 3 oclock position, below our vertical path by 100-200feet. Approximately 
200 metres lateral y from us. It appeared stationary, and I didnt feel we were in immediate danger 
from its position. 

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ARC 9/12/2018
Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead property  without permission. Operator details in attached 
Wainuiomata
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
email
ASP 9/12/2018
Unauthorised RPAS Operation without a clearance.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 10/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead properties  without consent
Whangaparoa
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 12/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property, likely real estate photos. Details attached to email
Flat Bush
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 13/12/2018 Video showing RPAS being flown within CTR
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 14/12/2018 Unauthorised RPAS Operation. Police located the operator.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 15/12/2018 RPAS flown at night in control ed airspace
Bay of Plenty
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 15/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator
Temuka
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 16/12/2018 Photo showing RPAS operation at night
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 16/12/2018 Phone complaint re RPAS overhead property.  Submitter does not know who operator is, and was 
Te Horo
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
advised NFA by CAA - understood this.
ARC 16/12/2018 RPAS operating at night concern. No other details privided.
Napier 
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 17/12/2018 Drone reported inside CTA while on left downwind for RWY 16L.
Sydney
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
787-9
ARC 17/12/2018 Phone complaint RPAS filming over property.  Name and Ph of suspected operator supplied - see log  Hakataramea Vly Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
entry.
ARC 17/12/2018 RPAS operated within QN CTR. Operator details in email
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 18/12/2018 Unauthorised RPASoperation in control ed airspace.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 19/12/2018 Photos/video showing RPAS operating within AA CTR. Operator details in screenshot in email
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 19/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in email attached
Bishopdale
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 19/12/2018 RPAS seen  operating north of the RWY
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 20/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission, possibly operator details in email
Ngaruawahia
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 21/12/2018 Airport company reported an unauthorised RPAS operating across the lake and back in the departure  Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
path of RWY 23. Police advised.
ASP 22/12/2018 RPAS spotted operating around the northern side of Mokoia Island climbing to 3,500 ft heading east.  Rotorua
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
VOL01 circled island again however was unable to spot the RPAS again. Traffic information passed on.
ARC 22/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in email.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 22/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS opearting within QN CTR. Operator was staying in an Air BnB next door.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 23/12/2018 Pilot reported seeing a RPAS seen operating within CTR.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 25/12/2018 Complaint about drone operating above private property without consent.  Also location is within 2km  Kerikeri
Northland
RPAS
of KK airport.  Real estate agency identified.
ARC 27/12/2018 Youtube link shows RPAS being operated within WN CTR and in Auckland above persons. Operator 
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
details in links
ARC 28/12/2018 Received a cal  from someone complaining about a RPAs fol owing them around. Declined to leave 
Tokoroa
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
further details or name, NFA by CAA
ARC 28/12/2018 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator Waikanae
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 29/12/2018 Concern about procedures for drone flying up to 1200 ft in Auckland CBD
Auckland CBD
Auckland
RPAS
INC 30/12/2018 RPAS lost control and col ided with bus. RPAS was destroyed.
Lake Gunn
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 31/12/2018 A member of public reported drone activity in Kaiapoi.  Police phoned in to advise they had spoken to  Kaiapoi
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
the occupants with reference to drone ops.
ASP 31/12/2018 Multiple a/c reported near misses with at least 3 RPAS during NYE celebrations. Police eagle made an  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
emergency landing due to a near miss. One possible RPAS operator details in attached emails.
ASP 31/12/2018 Near miss with UAV over Auckland city. Pilot saw UAV in his 1 o'clock position at 5-10 meters and took  Auckland City
Auckland
RPAS
immediate evasive action. UAV was not able to be located. Police Investigation opened.
ARC 2/01/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating around Greenlane West NFA due to unknown operator
Greenlane
Auckland
RPAS

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ARC 3/01/2019
Concern re: RPAS being operated over the neighbourhood and neighbours property at night without  Torbay
Auckland
RPAS
permission. NFA due to unknown operator
ARC 3/01/2019
RPAS flying over property.  NFA due to unknown operator
Mangawhai 
Northland
RPAS
Heads
ARC 4/01/2019
Complaint re: RPAS being flown over property without permission. Operator details in email
Whanganui
Northland
RPAS
ARC 5/01/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property  without permission. Neighbour believes RPAS landed 
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
back close to the complaint's area. 
ASP 5/01/2019
GBA596 inbound to AA advises that a drone flew over him when he was at MTC at 1200ft.  Police & 
Mangere
Auckland
RPAS
Police Heli advised.
ASP 5/01/2019
Pilot of RPAS accidental y selected the incorrect pre-programmed route during flight causing RPAS to  Western Springs Auckland
RPAS
fly over road.
ARC 6/01/2019
Screenshot of an online post claiming operator flew RPAS beyond VLOS. Details in email attached
Mana Island
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
INC 6/01/2019
While using my drone to take a fishing line out to sea at approximately 75 feet high and 200 feet from  Waihau Bay
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
the beach it lost power without any warning and plunged into the sea.
ASP 6/01/2019
Drone encounter on approach ZQN Sth LARAV 1000ft below us. Seemed to be operating around a 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
A320-232
local winery. CHC duty control er is also doing paperwork.  No manoeuvres required by us.
ARC 7/01/2019
RPAS operating within 4km aerodrome, operator details in attached email
Franz Josef
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 8/01/2019
Screenshot of photo showing RPAS above 400 ft. Operator details in email
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 9/01/2019
Drone overhead house.  Also at night, and within 4km Airfield (Whenuapai).  Operator not known.
Paremoremo
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 10/01/2019 Whilst on arrival into AKL near waypoint LOSGA at approx 6800 speed 280kts. A suspected drone 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
A320-232
passed within about 50m of the aircraft.  The object appeared in the 1030 position slightly above the 
aircraft and would have passed above the wing.  It was dark
ARC 11/01/2019 Concern re: RPAS operator flying other than IAW the rules. Operator details in email
St Heliers
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/01/2019 Complaint about RPAS overhead.  Operator not known - advised no further CAA action.
Blenheim
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 11/01/2019 RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in email
Stanmore Bay
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/01/2019 RPAS operating within 4km HK. Operator details in attached email
Hokitika
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 12/01/2019 Report of a RPAS operating within WN CTR. Operator details in email.
Mt Victoria
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 14/01/2019 RPAS operating overhead persons. Operator details in link
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 14/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS over property without permission. RPAS fel  onto drive of property and remained  Highbury
Auckland
RPAS
there
ARC 14/01/2019 Complaint about drone over had property.  Time indicates also during dark.  Operator not known, 
Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
submitter advised no CAA action and understands that.
North
ARC 14/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission.
Blenheim
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 15/01/2019 RPAS operating in a dangerous manner above 400 ft and the operator lost control at one point. 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
Operator details in email
ARC 15/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over property at night without consent. Operator details in Occr  Timberlea
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
log
ARC 15/01/2019 Complaint RPAS flying over house, and general y around Wainuiomata Val ey since Xmas.  Operator 
Wainuiomata
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
not known and submitter advised no CAA action.
ARC 16/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating outside window. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Grafton
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 17/01/2019 Drone flying over property, operator unknown. 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 17/01/2019 Drone flying over property without permission.  Operator info supplied in seperate email to SFO unit. Te Kauwhata
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 17/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating around property without consent at night. NFA by CAA due to unknown  Lake Hayes 
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
operator
Estate
ARC 18/01/2019 RPAS footage operating over NZ within CTR's and over properties.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 20/01/2019 RPAS operating overhead property without consent. Operator details in attached email
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 23/01/2019 Complaint re: real estate photos taken by RPAS possibly flown over property without permission
Wanaka
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 23/01/2019 RPAS operating over Auckland roads for filming without consent.
Kingsland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 23/01/2019 Video showing RPAS operating above White Island
White Island
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ASP 23/01/2019 During approach RLK142 reported a near miss with a large RPAS half a mile east of the southern 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
motorway. Police advised

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ARC 24/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS flying above shopping area in New Plymouth. NFA due to unknown operator
New Plymouth
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ASP 25/01/2019 Unauthorised Operation, airspace infringement. Police arrived at the scene and have caught the 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
offender in the act.
ARC 25/01/2019 Aircraft had near miss with a drone at approximately 1350ft AMSL mid point St Heliers and Browns 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
TR182
Island Saturday morning approximately 21.05 UTC.
ARC 30/01/2019 Phone complaint about commercial drone overhead.  Operator identified and phone # supplied - see  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
occ log.
ARC 31/01/2019 RPAS observed taking off from an address and flew above 400 ft. Operator details in email
New Plymouth
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ASP 31/01/2019 RPAS was reported by an aircraft to be operating at Shel y Bay, in the departure area for RWY34. Al  
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
airport movements were subsequently ceased until the area was checked by the Police and Airport 
Authority. Movements were halted for approx 15min
ARC 31/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without consent. NFA due to unknwon operator
Whakapirau
Northland
RPAS
ARC 31/01/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead Waitara. ATC advised
New Plymouth
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 2/02/2019
RPAS operating within WN CTR.
Lyal  Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 2/02/2019
RPAS operating around properties at night. Operator details in OCCR log
Wainuiomata
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 2/02/2019
A passenger reported seeing a drone 100-150 ft below the aircraft above Rol eston when on the 
Rol eston
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
A320-232
ILS/DME approach for runway 02.  They would have been about a 9 NM final at approx. 2000ft
ARC 3/02/2019
RPAS operated over property without consent. Operator details in email
Reefton
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ASP 3/02/2019
Tauranga Tower advised that a known drone was operating over the marina on the extended 
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
centreline of RWY07(Up to 200ft).;Tower was unable to contact the drone pilot to have them land 
prior to our landing approach. Discontinued the landing approach and join the circuit.The drone pilot 
was subsequently contacted and the drone was landed to enable our second approach.
ARC 4/02/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without consent. Details in email
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 5/02/2019
Complaint re: failure of realtor RPAS operator to notify neighbours of filming.
Wanaka
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 5/02/2019
RPAS operating within WN CTR & above 400 ft. Operator details in email
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 5/02/2019
Phone complaint re RPAS overhead.  Operator not known - advised no CAA action.
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 5/02/2019
Aircraft  was landing RWY20 when airport security phoned to advise an unauthorised UAV had been  Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
sighted and was being operated from the airport carpark. Moments later security advised they had 
located the operator and the UAV was on it's way down
ARC 6/02/2019
Report re sighting a RPAS operating within CTR. Ops suspended for 15 mins, no RPAS seen by ATC
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 6/02/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over neighberhood without consent. NFA by CAA due to unknown 
Wakefield
Auckland
RPAS
operator
ARC 6/02/2019
RPAS observed to be operating above 400 ft in vicinity of firefighting helicopters
Wakefield
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 6/02/2019
Media report of drone flying in vicinity of firefighting helicopters in Pigeon Val ey, near Nelson.  
Pigeon Val ey
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
Helicopters grounded for 30 minutes.  See https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/110400124/live-large-
forest-fire-in-nelson-intensifies
ARC 7/02/2019
Complaint re: realtor RPAS operarating within CH CTR. Details in email
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 7/02/2019
Received a cal  advising of RPAS being operated over SH1. Submitter advised to cal  police, NFA by CAA  Cambridge
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
due to unknown operator
ARC 8/02/2019
RPAS spotted within 4km PP. NFA due to unknown operator
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 8/02/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over residential area from Highland Park. NFA by CAA due to unknown  Highland Park
Auckland
RPAS
operator
ARC 9/02/2019
During winch training, RPAS was spotted in the vicinity. ITR landed and waited for police to locate the  Sugar Loaf Island Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
operator and secure the RPAS. Operator details can be supplied by submitter
ASP 9/02/2019
Moderate sized drone (red, white and black approx. 60cm square with a red flashing light passed 100- Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
DHC-8-311
150mtrs to the left side of the aircraft at the same altitude. It was reported to ATC and the flight 
landed normal y.
ARC 9/02/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. NFA by CAA due to unknown 
Devonport
Auckland
RPAS
operator
ARC 9/02/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without consent. Operator details in OCCR log
Waiheke
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 9/02/2019
RPAS observed operating near PP boundary and over property without consent. NFA due to unknown  Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
operator
ARC 9/02/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without consent. Operator details in OCCR log
Whanganui
Manawatu
RPAS

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ARC 9/02/2019
RPAS seen operating over Waikanae Beach. NFA due to unknown operator
Waikanae Beach Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 9/02/2019
RPAS observed operating over Hawkes Bay prison. NFA due to unknown operator
Hawkes Bay 
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
Prison
ARC 10/02/2019 Video showing RPAS operating overhead people at an event.
Bul er Gorge
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 10/02/2019 Submitter advised they observed a group of people operating multiple RPAS in central  Dunedin. 
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
Operators said they had permission from the council to film. Dunedin Council may have the details of 
the operators due to the permission granted to film.
ARC 10/02/2019 Contact from Police re operation of RPAS and potential y il egal seizure of same by members of public. Fox Glacier
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 11/02/2019 RPAS being operated within 4km NZWP
Whenuapai
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. NFA by CAA due to unknown 
Napier
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
operator
ARC 12/02/2019 Video showing RPAS operating above 400 ft and at night.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 12/02/2019 RPAS spotted operating near PP. NFA due to unknown operator
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 12/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in OCCR log
Wainuiomata
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 13/02/2019 Complaint about RPAS overhead property.  Address of operator given, name not known.
Titirangi
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 14/02/2019 Concern received over phone about drone operating near heliport.  Also received general inquiry from  Mechanics Bay
Auckland
RPAS
coast guard about same incident. Police had spoken to pilot and been told  operator had clearance 
from CAA or words to that effect.  Advised CAA can check whether clearance did exist.
ASP 14/02/2019 Spotted RPAS operating at 2,000 ft during climb.
Fox Val ey
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
AS 350 B2
Island
ASP 15/02/2019 Near miss with an RPAS, other a/c notified in the area
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
MBB-BK117 B-2
ARC 17/02/2019 RPAS operated over property without consent. Operator details in email
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 18/02/2019 Phone coplaint about drone overhead property.  Posible witness and operator address in log.
Omanawa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 18/02/2019 RPAS seen operating over Rangatira Point. Operator details in email
Taupo
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 18/02/2019 RPAS operating within 4km of an airfield. Operator details in emails
Milford
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 19/02/2019 Light aircraft reported a drone on the beach in TG around the threshold of 25 at about 400ft . Elected  Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
to discontinue the approach. The police were informed and went to the beach but were unable to 
spot the drone. After 15min no further reports about the drone so we requested the visual approach 
and land without further incident. We did not spot anything on final.
ARC 19/02/2019 Phone report of RPAS over a school - operator not identified so advised NFA by CAA.
Dunedin
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 20/02/2019 RPAS  flew through without permission at 500 ft which RPAS flights were in progress
Linton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 20/02/2019 Drone overhead house.  Operator not identified.
Waipawa
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 20/02/2019 complaint re drone overhead.  Not able to identify operator so advised no further CAA action.
Palmerston Nth Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 21/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating within WN CTR and within 4km of heliport.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 21/02/2019 Complaint about drone flying near airfield.  Operator details givin in compaint.
Fielding
Manawatu
RPAS
ARC 22/02/2019 Report an RPAS operating within QN CTR, A/c passed traffic info. NFA due to unknown operator
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 22/02/2019 RPAS seen operating within Franz Josef val ey. NFA due to unknown operator
Franz Josef
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 23/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating within QN CTR. NFA due to unknown operator
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
Operator address provided in email
ARC 23/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission and at night. Operator details in email Henderson
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 23/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over Western Springs Stadium without permission. Operator 
Western Springs Auckland
RPAS
details in email
ASP 23/02/2019 Near miss with an RPAS at 1400 ft.
Whitford
Auckland
RPAS
AS 350 BA
ARC 23/02/2019 Aircraft reported an RPAS on approach path to 23L. No other a/c reported seeing RPAS
Other/Not Reported
RPAS

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ARC 24/02/2019 RPAS seen operating over property without permission. NAF due to evidence being unavailable.
Unknown
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 24/02/2019 Video showing RPAS operating above property, and within QN CTR. Operator details in link
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 24/02/2019 Multiple complaints re: RPAS operating within CTR and operating over persons. Operator details and  Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
link to video and screenshots in emails
ARC 24/02/2019 Report re RPAS within QN CTR. NFA due to unknown operator. A320 held for 2 mins at threshold 
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
A320
before departure.
ARC 25/02/2019 Phone complaint about drone overhead.  NFA
Eastern Beach
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 25/02/2019 RPAS reported to be within CTR, nothing seen by ATC
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ASP 25/02/2019 Near miss at 3600 feet level flight. Either a drone or a bal oon. Past down the LHS at same altitude and  Los Angeles
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
777-319ER
approx. 50m away. ATC advised.
ARC 26/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating at night withing WN CTR
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 27/02/2019 Concern about RPAS flying over residential area.  NFA by CAA.
Papamoa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 27/02/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating in the area at night. NFA due to unknown operator
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 28/02/2019 Complaint re: real estate RPAS operating over property. Details in email
Tairua
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ASP 1/03/2019
Reported re sighting a possible UAV just west of a 3nm final RWY16 at about 800ft. Police cal ed. 
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
Nothing found Arrivals held and resumed at 0332. Approximately 5 IFR arrivals held.
ARC 1/03/2019
Reported having a near miss with a RPAS, other a/c advised and vectored around the area
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 1/03/2019
Report re  seeing a RPAS while on late downwind.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
172M
INC 2/03/2019
RPAS platform lost during operation in Nelson, conducting rural firefighting for the Pigeon Val ey Fires. Nelson, Tasman  Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
District
ARC 2/03/2019
Ashburton RPAS operation concern
Ashburton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 3/03/2019
Facebook photo showing RPAS operating above 400 ft. Screenshot from Instagram video also shows  Alexandra
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
RPAS being operated beyond VLOS
ARC 5/03/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property at night. NFA due to unknown operator
Rangiora
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 6/03/2019
RPAS operating over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator
Papamoa East
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 7/03/2019
Link to 3 videos showing RPAS operating overhead persons at a festival.
Opunake Beach Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 9/03/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over property from campervan driving by. Vehicle rego in OCCR log
Barrytown
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 13/03/2019 Complaint re: RPAS at night. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 14/03/2019 RPAS operation concern
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
ARC 14/03/2019 Submitter advised there was a RPAS operating over landing dr near AA. TWR advised, NFA due to 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
unknown operator
ARC 15/03/2019 Concern about low flying heli UAS
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 15/03/2019 Phone complaint drone over property.  Operator identified as real estatee agent and address given in  Ranui
Auckland
RPAS
occr log.
ARC 16/03/2019 RPAS overhead.  NFA CAA
Mairangi Bay
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 16/03/2019 Phone complaint about drone flying over private property.  Operator identified.
Rotorua
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 18/03/2019 Cal  from police advising of an RPAS operating over the intersection of New North rd & St Lukes rd. No  Mt Albert
Auckland
RPAS
operator identified
ARC 20/03/2019 Operating over complainants/neighbours property without consent
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 21/03/2019 Suspicious black drone flying over residential area. Police advised.
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 21/03/2019 Concern drone flying overhead and also near airport.  Possible operator car rego identified.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 21/03/2019 Concern about possibly missleading advertising information for RPAS.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 21/03/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over Matarangi. NFA due to unknown operator
Matarangi
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 21/03/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating overhead persons in park. NFA due to unknown operator.
Claudelands Park Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 22/03/2019 Phone complaint drone overhead. Operator not identified - submitter to ask around neighbours.  NFA 
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
by CAA.
ARC 24/03/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property  without permission. RPAS operator details in OCCR log
Whangaroa
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 24/03/2019 RPAS operating in close proximity to NZQN 05 appr path. Vehicle reg provided.
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 25/03/2019 Phone cal  - drone operating over property at night, even landed in yard at 1 point.  Operator not 
Awhitu
Auckland
RPAS
known so NFA by CAA.
INC 25/03/2019
Manawatu
Manawatu
RPAS
UAV Struck wind turbine whilst surveying area.

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ARC 26/03/2019 Unauthorised RPAS operation over complainants property
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 26/03/2019 USAR drone operation concern
Franz Josef
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 26/03/2019 Unauthorised drone flight 
Franz Josef
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 27/03/2019 Nonsensical conspiracies relating to weaponised drones.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 27/03/2019 Model A/C activity inside CH Control Zone concern
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 28/03/2019 RPAS operated without consent and at night
Wel ington 
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 30/03/2019 RPAS operating over complainants property without consent
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 3/04/2019
Unauthorised Operation. RPAS was reported (phone cal ) to be operating right next to the Tauranga  Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
hospital helipad. No airshare flight had been filed. Police attended, no operator found.
ASP 7/04/2019
Unauthorised RPAS operation. The police were notified and departures off runway 24 and arrivals on  Woodbourne
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
runway 06 were terminated for 15 minutes.
ARC 7/04/2019
RPAS observed flying within TG CTR. NFA due to unknown operator
Mount 
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
Maunganui
ASP 7/04/2019
Airspace Incursion. Pilot reported sighting a drone on approximately half a mile final for runway 23L at  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
Auckland around the airport observation area.
ARC 8/04/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating in the area. NFA due to unknown operator
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 9/04/2019
Photo & video showign RPAS operating overhead persons. Other photos on persons facebook profile  Pahiatua
Manawatu
RPAS
indicate RPAS operating over 400ft regularly
ARC 10/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS over property. NFA due to unknown operator
Taumaranui
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 10/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. NFA due to unknown operator
Grey Lynn
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 11/04/2019 Phoned in concern real estate company operating drone immediately adjacent to airfield.  See occ log. Westport
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 11/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over properties at night without permission. NFA due to unknown 
Torbay
Auckland
RPAS
operator
ASP 11/04/2019 Near miss with drone while surveying.  
Fox River
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
AS 350 BA
Drone was in area that was outlined to the usergroup with  pilot making the radio cal s. When ICR 
Island
came into the same area the Drone Pilot said that the drone was being put on the ground. 
ARC 14/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS being operated over property without permission by  pilot. NFA by CAA due to 
Castor Bay
Auckland
RPAS
withheld operator details
ARC 16/04/2019 RPAS complaint - operator not identified.  Replied to email stating NFA by CAA unless more 
Stratford
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
information available.
ASP 18/04/2019 RPAS had a near miss with an a/c during a mapping operation near OM. RPAS operator had been 
Nelson
Nelson/Marlborough
RPAS
advised that a NOTAM would not be needed, despite the airshow in the area
ARC 19/04/2019 Video showing RPAS operating over active RWY
Tokoroa
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ASP 20/04/2019 A320 crew (at 4700ft just south of Drury) tracking into NZAA, reported sighting a white square shaped  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
A320
drone 200m and 200ft away. Police advised.
ARC 20/04/2019 Potential il egal RPAS activity concern operating from the address provided. Submitter wishes to 
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
remain anonymous.
ARC 21/04/2019 VIdeo showing RPAS operating within approach path to RWY 34
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 21/04/2019 A winged drone flying up to 5000ft above sea level over Roy’s Peak, Coromandel peak and Wanaka 
Wanaka area
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
township and lake
ARC 22/04/2019 RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in OCCR log
Temuka
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 25/04/2019 Airspace infringement. Pilot reported a possible UAV 3nm final 23L at NZAA, 150m left of the LOC.
Auckland
AUckland
RPAS
ASP 25/04/2019 Airspace infringement. Pilot reported a possible UAV 3nm final 23L at NZAA, 150m left of the LOC.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ASP 25/04/2019 Airspace Incursion. Unauthorised RPAS operation NZPP
Paraparaumu
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 26/04/2019 RPAS operation without consent
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 26/04/2019 RPAS operation without consent
Southland 
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 26/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating at night near window. NFA due to unknown operator
Featherston
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 26/04/2019 Al eged unauthorised RPAS operation
Otago 
Otago
RPAS
ARC 27/04/2019 RPAS operation concern Torbay
Torbay
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 29/04/2019 Unlawful RPAS ops over owners property/farm
Manawatu
Manawatu
RPAS

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ARC 29/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating within AA CTR and above properties without permission. NAF due to 
Papatoetoe
Auckland
RPAS
unknown operator
ASP 30/04/2019 RPAS inadvertently flown above 400ft AGL due referencing altitude from a road at 600 ft AGL, but 
Haast
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
then flying out where terrain drops away steeply so reaching perhaps 780 ft AGL. Smal  plane flew 
Island
nearby at approx 600 ft AGL, below the RPAS.
ARC 30/04/2019 Police advised TWR of 3 RPAS operating near final approach 20. NFA due to unknown operator, nil 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
traffic affected
ASP 30/04/2019 Drone reported on 4NM final RWY23L at NZAA time 2225, airspace sterilized until 2240.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 30/04/2019 Complaint re: RPAS being operated within WN CTR. Operator details in OCCR log
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 1/05/2019
Unauthorised UAV reported to be operating in Newtown by a member of the public. ."flying quite 
Newtown
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
high". NZ Police were advised by 111. NFA due to unknown operator
ARC 1/05/2019
RPAS Operating over complainants property without consent. Operator not identified.
Southland 
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 5/05/2019
Unauthorised RPAS operation. No details provided.
Napier 
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 6/05/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over properties without permission. Operator details in OCCR log
Whakatane
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 6/05/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating within the CTR. NFA due to unknown operator. QN TWR advised
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 6/05/2019
Unauthorised RPAS operation. Operator located and educated by off duty control er.
Rotorua
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 7/05/2019
RPAS operation concern close to NZNP. Not identified.
Taranaki/Taupo Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ARC 8/05/2019
Photos showing RPAS operating at night over Auckland Viaduct. Operator name in OCCR log
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 8/05/2019
Suspicious RPAS activity in the Waterloo area. Good info provided.
Otago
Otago
RPAS
INC 8/05/2019
Drone became entangled in tree during ag ops, emergency stop was engaged.
Auckland 
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 8/05/2019
Submitter reported RPAS at his back door and windows.  Operator not known so advised NFA by CAA. Masterton
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 9/05/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating in the area of Lake Pupuke (within CTR and within 4km heliport). NFA 
Milford
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
due to unknown operator
ASP 10/05/2019 Unauthorised Operation. Orange/yel ow drone reported 200 feet below aircraft on approach to RWY  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
23L
ARC 10/05/2019 AA Airport police phoned regarding Mt Cook reported sighting a drone on final. Some confusion as 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
Airways had notfied testing a drone at eastern end of the airport(was it one of the same)
ARC 13/05/2019 Screenshot received showing RPAS operator stating that their RPAS crashed into the ocean within WN  Scorching Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
CTR
ARC 14/05/2019 RPAS operating near HB hospital. NFA due to unknown operator
Hastings Hospital Napier/Hastings
RPAS
ARC 16/05/2019 WN TWR advised by Police they were responding to reports of a RPAS operating in the vicinity of 
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
Cobham Dr. NFA due to unknown operator
ARC 17/05/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating within CTR at night. NFA due to unkown operator
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 18/05/2019 Submitter saw RPAS operating within WN CTR and confirmed used did not have clearance. NFA due to  Princess Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
unknown operator
ARC 19/05/2019 RPAS was operating at Ruapuna Raceway at 200FT. At 0623 when rung on the phone by duty ATC. The  Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
PIC advised they were then complete and stopped flying 5 minutes ago at 0618UTC approx 36 minutes 
past ECT. When chal enged as person said they were Part 101 authorised the pilot seemed unaware of 
his requirements to only operate during daylight and unaware of ECT tables in the NZAIP. Operator 
details in OCCR log & email
ARC 20/05/2019 RPAS operation concern, Police notified, operator unkown.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 20/05/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in OCCR log
New Brighton
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 21/05/2019 Phone allegation that person used RPAS to harrassd workers at an effluent pond approx 1 year ago, 
Cambridge
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
and continues to harrass complainant.  Possibly also a hazard to aircraft ops overhead complanant 
property.  Alleged operator identified in log.
ARC 22/05/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without permission. Operator details in email
Dunedin
Otago
RPAS
ARC 22/05/2019 Link showing RPAS operating within CTR. Operator details in link
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 24/05/2019 Complaint about RPAS overhead an early childhood center.  Operator address given in log.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS

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ASP 29/05/2019 Operating a UAV 3.8nm East of Palmerston North Airport at 180ft AGL doing a site survey an aircraft  Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
approached in the vicinity of the working area the spotter notified. Drone operator  dropped altitude  North
immediately.
ARC 1/06/2019
Operating an RPAS unlawfully in Fiordland FP
State HWY 94
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 2/06/2019
Screenshot showing RPAS operating within QN CTR
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ASP 3/06/2019
Pilot reported close proximity with RPAS. Airspace not used for the next 15 mins.
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
Sonex
ASP 3/06/2019
Unidentified RPAS observed in control ed airspace at 10,500ft. Control ed airspace lower limit is 9500.
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 6/06/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating in the area over houses. NFA due to unknown operator
Carterton
Wairarapa
RPAS
ARC 9/06/2019
Complaint re: teenaged flying RPAS oever dog on beach. NFA due to unknown operator details
Otaki Beach
Kapiti 
RPAS
ASP 9/06/2019
Drone near miss on approach LAX 25L 4 mile finals 1200ft right side. 30m beyond wingtip. Same level.  Los Angeles
RPAS
777-319ER
Med size quad rotor or more sighted reported to ATC. Drone sighted by F/O and S/O
ARC 11/06/2019 Phone complaint about drone operations near Chch airport.  See Occ Log for details.
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 12/06/2019 Phone complaint about harrassment by RPAS - over property without permission, at night, also out of  Kaikoura
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
sight of operator.  Address of operator given in log.  Police advised.  Submitter noted Police advised 
complainant to ring CAA, and they wil  work with CAA on this matter.
ARC 14/06/2019 Drone observed during initial turn climbing through 1200ft, approx 500-700ft below.;
Sydney
RPAS
777-219
ARC 15/06/2019 Complaint re: RPAS  operating over property without consent. NFA due to unknown operator
Taupo
Taranaki/Taupo
RPAS
ASP 16/06/2019 On approach pilot observed a RPAS nearby.
Palmerston 
Manawatu
RPAS
DA 40
North
ASP 16/06/2019 Drome passed near smal  aircraft during cruise at 2000 ft.
Auckland CIty
Auckland
RPAS
172R
ARC 17/06/2019 Member of public phoned as they could see a drone operating over NR AD. It then flew South towards  Napier
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
Westshore just beyond the aerodrome boundary. No aircraft were operating within the vicinity of NR 
and no UAV approvals had been made.
ASP 17/06/2019 During flight aircraft had a near miss with a RPAS unit. Aircraft began an orbit of RPAS before it 
Pohangina
Manawatu
RPAS
DA 40
descended
ARC 18/06/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating within CTR. Operator details unknown however they advised they had  Mt Kaukau
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
permission
ARC 20/06/2019 Concern raised re: neighbour operating RPAS within 4km of a heliport and beyond VLOS. Operator 
Melvil e
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
details in OCCR log
ARC 22/06/2019 We are aware that there was unauthorised model aircraft flying taking place within the CH CTR 
Christchurch
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
(facebook post attached).This has been a regular occurrence and reported to CAA. 
ARC 23/06/2019 A member of the the public cal ed to report a drone operating in the Frankton Area. RPAS not seen by  Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
the staff in the tower
ARC 24/06/2019 Concern RPAS operating over national park.  No safety issues in video, NFA CAA - see occ log.
Alex Knob
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
Island
ARC 27/06/2019 Phone complaint about RPAS operation in central Auckland.  Cal er advised CAA needs to know who  Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
operator is and  stated they would check around to see if they could find an address or car 
registration.
ARC 27/06/2019 Phone complaint RPAS operating in Argyl Cres area - no specific complaint, and no contact details left -  Napier
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
NFA by CAA.
ARC 27/06/2019 Complaint about series of drone flights over a private property.  Operator not identified - replies 
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
advising submitter how they might obrtain further information.
ARC 28/06/2019 RPAS seen flying above Mt Victoria within WN CTR. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Wel ington
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ASP 30/06/2019 Close proximity to suspected drones on climb out from NS runway 20. Occurred at 3000 at waypoint  In flight
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ATR 72-212A
POTIR. 2 drones sighted with green lights. Reported to tower.
ARC 1/07/2019
Screenshot of RPAS operating over Auckland Harbour bridge
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 3/07/2019
Phone complaint about drone overhead.  See occ log for previous instances and operator 
Waimangaroa
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
identification.
Island
ARC 4/07/2019
Video showing real estate RPAS operating within QN CTR
Queenstown
Southland/Southern Lakes RPAS
ARC 4/07/2019
A member of the public reported a UAV operating on the lake shore just to the south of the 
Rotorua
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
aerodrome. The Police were called and the operator was located and the UAV operations ceased. No 
aircraft operations were affected.

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ARC 7/07/2019
Complaint re: RPAS operating over workshop without permission. Submitter has details of operator
Bromley
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 8/07/2019
Complaint about drone operation.  Photos supplied show drone operating over an empty sports field   Pakuranga
Auckland
RPAS
but area is within AA control zone so required ATC clearance. Car registration of alleged operator 
supplied in email.
ARC 9/07/2019
DoC observed RPAS operating within the National Park and advised operator who landed it 
Westland Tai 
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
immediately. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Poutini
Island
ARC 9/07/2019
Notification by phone of RPAS flying near to airport. RPAS unable to be seen
Whangarei
Northland
RPAS
ASP 9/07/2019
Unknown light a/c flew over landfil  at lower height than drone operation there (400 ft). 
Otago
Otago
RPAS
Estimate operating under 300'
ASP 10/07/2019 During RPAS survey work, a light a/c flew under the RPAS at approx 250 ft. Unknown a/c
Wingatui
Otago
RPAS
ARC 11/07/2019 Photo showing RPAS operating within 4km airfield. Operator details shown in photo
Auckland Domain Auckland
RPAS
ASP 11/07/2019 RPAS observed operating within CTR
Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
ARC 12/07/2019 Complaint re: dangerous RPAS flying over public on beach. RPAS seen to dive onto people as they 
Kaikoura
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
were walking/sitting. Operator details in OCCR log
ARC 13/07/2019 Submitter complaining re: red/green lights in the sky fol owing them. Advised submitter it was likely  Waimarara
Napier/Hastings
RPAS
an a/c or RPAs but they do not think so. NFA by CAA
ARC 15/07/2019 RPAS seen operating over Whanganui Prison for 20 mins. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Whanganui 
Manawatu
RPAS
Prison
ARC 18/07/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property. Operator details in email
Titahi Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 21/07/2019 Screenshot showing RPAS operating over Auckland City within 4km of a heliport.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 21/07/2019 RPAS seen operating over Northwood, ATC advised. NFA due to unknown operator
Northwood
Canterbury/Christchurch
RPAS
ARC 22/07/2019 Complaint recieved re: RPAS operating within a MOA around Manukau Heads. NFA by CAA as no such  Manukau Heads Auckland
RPAS
MOA exists in the area, and video shows RPAS operating outside CAS
ARC 22/07/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property despite having been told not to. Operator details in email  Westport
West Coast/Central South  RPAS
screenshots
Island
ARC 22/07/2019 An off-duty police officer observed a RPAS operating on the extended centreline. NFA due to unknown  Hamilton
Waikato/Hamilton
RPAS
operator
ARC 23/07/2019 Complaint re: RPAS over property without permission. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator
Pukerua Bay
Wel ington/Kapiti
RPAS
ARC 23/07/2019 Concern re: Airways sel ing transmitters to be attached to RPAS, without appropriate approval
Other/Not Reported
RPAS
ARC 24/07/2019 Link to video showing RPAS operating over Auckland Harbour bridge and within 4km airfield.
Auckland
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 24/07/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over proerpty. NFA due to unknown operator
Tauranga
Bay of Plenty/Tauranga
RPAS
ARC 26/07/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over submitters property. RPAS operator details in OCCR log
Takanini
Auckland
RPAS
ARC 28/07/2019 Complaint re: RPAS operating over property without consent. NFA by CAA due to unknown operator Kumeu
Auckland
RPAS

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