Filmed in New Zealand. XAG equipment. Published by Oztech Drones, an Australian XAG dealer.
Why we chose this video
Genuine New Zealand footage. Oztech Drones, an XAG dealer from Bundaberg in Queensland, travelled to see how New Zealand farmers use XAG spray drones on country too steep for machinery. It’s also a reminder that DJI isn’t the only option: XAG drones are sold and used here too. The video covers the whole trip, so expect some sightseeing as well.
New Zealand context
Whatever the brand, spraying from a drone in New Zealand currently needs a CAA Part 102 certificate and rated pilots.
Key takeaways
- Drones don’t compact soil and can often fly soon after rain, when ground rigs can’t get on. (EECA)
- Several brands are used in New Zealand, including DJI and XAG. Ask your operator which aircraft they fly and why it suits your job.
- Spraying currently needs a Part 102 certificate and rated pilots, whatever the brand. (CAA guidance)
- Published NZ work rates run from about 3–4 ha an hour on woody weeds to up to 14 ha an hour on crops. (Drone Spray)
Takeaways written by DroneServices.nz and checked against the linked sources in September 2026. The video is produced by the publisher credited above. DroneServices.nz isn’t affiliated with it, and it isn’t New Zealand legal advice. Rules and prices change, so confirm with your operator.
