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The new rules basically mean anything under 250g needs no licence unless it has a camera in which case you need an operator id. You can read all the related inf
by meheleventyone 6y ago
The new rules basically mean anything under 250g needs no licence unless it has a camera in which case you need an operator id. You can read all the related info here:
https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/getting-what-you-need-to-fly https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/getting-what-yo...
- barnacled 6y agoah yeah there's a camera so would need to get an operator ID. Thanks!
- zimpenfish 6y agoConfusingly, this page implies that you always need Flyer + Operator ID even for <250g drones. https://www.caa.co.uk/Consumers/Unmanned-aircraft/Recreational-drones/Flying-in-the-open-category/ https://www.caa.co.uk/Consumers/Unmanned-aircraft/Recreation...
- markalexander 6y agoI believe it’s because a UAV is only called a ‘drone’ in these regulations if it’s at least 250g. I agree the rules are annoyingly confusing and the information is spread piecemeal over multiple documents. They should fix that.
- jiofih 6y agoAre there any drones without a camera? How would you even fly it?
- leetcrew 6y agounder US hobbyist drone rules, you are required to maintain line of sight at all times. if you need a camera to fly the drone, you are probably breaking the rules.
- tjoff 6y agoMost drones didn't have a camera for many years. You fly it visually. And even if you have a camera you have to be in line of sight anyway.
- gambiting 6y agoI mean......RC helicopters have existed for decades and are far harder to control than drones. Look at the insanity that is possible with training and skill, no cameras needed: https://youtu.be/PptMrBFAO-A https://youtu.be/PptMrBFAO-A