Every time I fly my drone, a flight log is recorded, time, distance, altitude, speed, location, everything, and this can be checked by me and the authorities,
If I'm near an airport, it simply won't let me fly, it can't take off,
Other no fly zones I am alerted to, via my handset, the sophisticated "proper" drones all have this, it's the "toy" ones which are the problem, they are unsophisticated and can be flown anywhere (but not legally of course) responsible pilots like myself abide by the laws and rules, We don't want to have our £
1000 plus drones confiscated by the authorities
How do you feel about people taking pictures of you with phones?
If you are using a drone for personnel use then you are governed by the Civilian Aviation Authority (CAA) Air Navigation Order
2016, specifically Article 241 (endangering the safety of any person or property), Article 94(small unmanned aircraft ) and Article 95 (small unmanned surveillance aircraft). This is the law and you can, and individuals have been, prosecuted for breaking it. The new Drone Code is available to download at
http://dronesafe.uk/ along with a useful Drone Assist App created by the CAA and air traffic control body National Air Traffic Service (NATS) to help individuals understand their responsibilities.
think drone operators need a driving licence, insurance and regular training course, all charged at a very high rate to help Mrs May pay for the NHS?
What about powered wheel chairs, prams, and shopping trolleys?
Maybe even yoyos ?
Re: Drone advice
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I’ve been buzzed by drones twice recently - on the Malvern Hills and the Corridor route in the Lakes. I am not a fan. Two women in front of me in the Lakes were similarly unimpressed. Both pilots clearly didn’t give a monkey’s about asking anyone they were flying near. Next time I may ask them to land it until I’ve gone. I might turn a bit ugly if they refuse.
If they are flying more than 50 metres away from you, and away from no fly zones, they have every right to fly there they are not breaking any laws I'm afraid
Is it the fact that they were flying near you that bothered you, or was it the fact that they "may" have been filming or taking photos?
Drones can fly without the camera switched on for photography,
If they were flying close to you, you have every right to complain, and could report them.
Like anything else, not everyone likes drones, some people don't like people taking phone or other pictures, dogs left running loose, or a million other things,
Would you ask someone with a camera to put it away?
I dislike noisy people shouting on the fells where I go for the peace and quiet,but we have to tolerate them.