u/monishfj

I recently purchased a DJI drome from New Zealand and wonder if my friend can bring it to Fiji on my behalf.

I've already submitted Form OP137 to the Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji (CAAF) for recreational use. CAAF has acknowledged my submission and advised me to follow the conditions stated on the form.

I also emailed CAAF for further clarification, explaining that the drone was purchased in New Zealand and would be brought into Fiji by my friend on my behalf. I specifically asked whether the completed OP137 and their acknowledgement would be sufficient for Fiji Customs clearance or whether any additional CAAF permit or documentation was required.

CAAF responded, "That will suffice."

My main concern now is Fiji Customs at Nadi Airport, especially since my friend is bringing the drone for me rather than for himself.

Has anyone brought a drone into Fiji on behalf of someone else? Were there any issues?

Was the Customs clearance straightforward or did you experience any delays?

I'm trying to make sure everything is done properly so my friend doesn't run into unnecessary problems at the airport.

Would appreciate hearing from anyone who has actually brought a drone into Fiji recently, particularly through Nadi Airport.

My AncestryDNA kit was delivered to me in Fiji by DHL and after activating it I generated the prepaid DHL return label through Ancestry.

Before the kit arrived, I contacted DHL Fiji to make sure they would accept the saliva sample. They replied asking me to provide an MSDS so their Operations team could confirm whether it could be transported through the DHL network.

What I find strange is that DHL was the company that delivered the same kit to me. But now DHL is asking for an MSDS before they will accept it for return.

The official Ancestry return documents already describe the contents as "Saliva swab/Exempt human specimen" and "Not Restricted Dangerous Goods." The return shipping is also billed directly to Ancestry's DHL account.

I've now sent DHL Fiji the full return label and shipment documents and asked whether these are enough or whether they still need a separate MSDS.

Has anyone returned an AncestryDNA kit from Fiji or another Pacific Island country or anywhere else where DHL asked for extra documents?

Did they ask you for an MSDS, special packaging, customs paperwork or any additional payment?

It's frustrating to see that S25 Ultra hasn't gotten the Webcam mode yet in USB settings.