Firefighters have been battling strong winds and steep terrain to fight the fire at Kūaotunu, which broke out on Saturday.
It was under control by Sunday, and Fire and Emergency New Zealand (Fenz) controller Shane Bromley said its crews were making steady progress extinguishing the wildfire. But it would likely take a few more days work in "arduous conditions, working on steep slopes in high temperatures".
The drone footage, gathered by Fenz' specialist drone crew, would be used to target ground and air operations on Tuesday.
It was also hoped Black Jack Rd would be opened to residents on Monday night, once fire crews had wrapped up, and stop-go traffic management will resume in the morning.
Four fire crews supported by three helicopters were at work on the vegetation fire Monday.
The fire had not grown overnight, but while conditions were calm on Monday morning, the winds were forecast to pick up during the day.
Bromley said on Monday morning three helicopters would provide an air attack that would focus on the western flank of the fire, on steep and inaccessible terrain. While the ground crews would continue work mopping up hotspots on the eastern and southern fronts.
"Black Jack Road will be under traffic management today, with managed convoys in and out providing access for residents and those with essential business in the area."
The walking track in the area remained closed.
