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Drone Management
Stop answering drone emails. Start publishing clear expectations.
Every week, drone operators contact aerodrome operators with the same questions:
Can I fly near your airport? What are the hazards? Do I need permission?
Responding to these inquiries requires unpaid time assessing requests, issuing NOTAMs, explaining local conditions, and managing liability, only to repeat the process when the next inquiry arrives.
There is a better way!
Drone Information
Publication - DIP
A (DIP) gives drone pilots the information they need to safely operate near your airport or heliport, reducing enquiries, saving administration time, and improving compliance.
Drone Operations
Request Template
Do you want to know what you need to ask when contacted about a Drone approval? Our Drone operations form can help you. Then sign up for our Drone & NOTAMs Masterclass below.
Drone & NOTAM
Masterclass
Learn how, when, why, and what to issue NOTAMs at an aerodrome with our simplified rules and regulations, including instruction documents and a online Drone Operations Request form.
What is a DIP - Drone Information Publication?
A DIP is a simple, consistently formatted document that provides everything drone pilots need to know about flying near your airport or heliport:
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Visual hazard map – Your aerodrome boundary, flight paths, parachute zones, high ground
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Clear expectations – Shielded vs unshielded operations, altitude limits, observer requirements
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Terms of agreement – Conditions under which pilots may operate without contacting you
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Your contact details – For genuine questions, not routine inquiries
Pilots self-brief. You field fewer enquires. Safety, awareness and compliance improves.
How it works:
Traditional approach: Drone operators contact you individually via email or phone. You assess each flight request, spending unpaid time on administration while liability remains unclear.
DIP approach: One published document provides everything pilots need. They self-assess against your published conditions. You review only non-standard requests, with clear expectations placing responsibility on the pilot having given them the information they need to meet your expecations.
What we offer for your Personalised DIP
Lockie Airport Management will produce your customised Drone Information Publication page, capturing the specific hazards and operational requirements of your aerodrome.
Our service includes:
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Site-specific hazard mapping – Flight paths, parachute zones, high ground, and restricted areas unique to your site.
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Rules aligned with CAA Part 101/102 – Clear reference to Civil Aviation Rules so operators understand their legal obligations.
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Your contact details – Professional presentation with your aerodrome's identity and clear contact information for exceptions.
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Dual hosting – PDF for your website plus listing in our central directory, increasing visibility for your aerodrome.
Why this works for you
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Reclaim your time – Pilots self-brief from your published document instead of contacting you for routine questions.
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Reduce liability exposure – Clear published expectations demonstrate appropriate information has been provided.
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Maintain safety without constant oversight – Review only non-standard flights.
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Professional presentation – Shows your aerodrome engages constructively with the growing drone industry.
Why Choose Lockie Airport Management for
Drone Management
Lockie Airport Management combines extensive aviation and compliance experience with practical drone management solutions for aerodromes and heliports. We create customised Drone Information Publication (DIP) pages tailored to your site, including hazard mapping, operational requirements, flight paths, restricted areas, and guidance aligned with Civil Aviation Rules Part 101 and 102.
Our DIPs allow drone pilots to self-brief and self-assess against your published conditions, reducing routine enquiries and administrative workload. This helps save time, improve safety awareness, and demonstrate that appropriate operational information has been provided. The result is a professional, practical system that supports both compliance and efficient airport operations.
Customer Feedback on our Drone DIP Page
Since adding the Drone DIP page to our website, drone requests have reduced to almost zero. This has saved significant time while still ensuring we remain covered without needing to assess every request individually. It has placed more responsibility back on drone pilots to manage their own compliance, while also freeing up airport time and resources.
Office Adminstrator - West Auckland Airport