There are three categories of parks in Palmerston North in terms of flying Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAV’s) or drones as they are commonly called: Prohibited Parks – these parks are close to the airport and PNCC will only consider permission on a case-by-case basis to fly at them AFTER you have received Air Traffic Control (ATC) permission for your flight or you have been granted your shielded operation exemption. Restricted Parks – these are parks where casual fling is not suitable but permission may be granted on a case-by-case basis for special events and activities. All other parks – are considered suitable for flying as long as some general PNCC rules are followed and the CAA rules are complied with. Check out PNCC’s handy information brochure here. More information