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Warning to drone operators near Auckland Airport
Warning to drone operators near Auckland Airport
Police are reminding drone operators of their
responsibility to comply with Civil Aviation rules after two
reported incidents near Auckland Aiport on Sunday
evening.
Police responded after receiving a report around 9:00pm that a drone, flying at approximately 1000ft, interfered with the approach of an incoming flight.
A second report of a drone being flown in controlled airspace, at around 700ft, was received at 9:40pm.
Anyone using a drone in New Zealand should ensure they are familiar with the Civil Aviation rules.
More information on this can be found at www.caa.govt.nz/rpas.
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