Your final step toward becoming a certified Part 102 pilot.
This voucher provides one full booking for the NZ Drones Academy Operational Competency Assessment (OCA) — the practical and documentation-based assessment required by the CAA for pilots operating under a Part 102 organisation.
The OCA verifies that you can safely plan, document, and execute UAV operations in accordance with professional and regulatory standards.
What the OCA Covers
Pre-flight planning and documentation
Airspace assessment (AIP, NOTAMs, weather)
Site hazard identification & mitigation
Live risk assessment workflow
Flight performance & aircraft control
Emergency procedures & abnormal operations
Post-flight procedures
Operational logs, SMS, and documentation review
What’s Included
One Operational Competency Assessment booking
Assessment conducted by a certified NZ Drones Academy examiner
Full feedback and improvements where needed
Issuance of the OCA Certificate upon successful completion
Valid for CAA Part 102 operator approval
How It Works
Purchase this voucher on NZDrones.co.nz
Receive a unique OCA booking code via email
Redeem your code on NZ Drones Academy
You’ll be contacted to schedule your assessment date/time
Complete your OCA and receive certification
Ideal For
Pilots completing the Part 102 pathway
Commercial operators needing 102 approval
Security, surveying, mapping & industrial pilots
Pilots working for approved 102 organisations
What’s Delivered
A unique OCA booking code
Instructions for redeeming
Assessment date booking follow-up
Important Notes
Voucher valid for 12 months
One pilot per voucher
Assessment may be conducted online OR in-person depending on operation type
You must have passed your Part 102 theory before booking
