Drone rule changes spark safety concerns from aviation industry
A New Zealand aviation group warns that loosening drone regulations could create safety risks, while the Government argues the rules need to be less restrictive.
An aviation industry group has raised concerns about proposed changes to drone regulations, warning they could lead to safety problems including uncontrolled 100kg drones. The Government counters that New Zealand's current rules are too restrictive and the country is falling behind in adopting drone technology.
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