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The CAA have people allocated to tracking down those who post the evidence of their own actions on the internet because they really aren't stupid!
Your choice, of course. But a conviction for an ANO violation could have ramifications for your PPL/CPL (in the same way that a conviction for riding a pushbike while drunk will cost you your driving licence).
Personally I'm an RC flyer, including multicopters, and I'm embarrassed by the attitude you are showing - it's the sort of thing that causes the rest of us so much grief.
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he's not the devil, he's only a very naughty boy.
Can someone send me a list of documents to read to make sure I am in compliance for everything? Can the government send me a certificate that I'm current with all rules and regulations?
If you were to have bought a DJI Phantom product you wouldn't need to have them sent - they are included in the box.
But as we all know, "ignorance of the law is no defence". This is probably even more true in aviation than in other fields.
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But as we all know, "ignorance of the law is no defence". This is probably even more true in aviation than in other fields.
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I have a Phantom 4 too, I also work at an Aerodrome so maybe a little more cautious than most but you really should read the rules before flying your drone 3/4's of a mile away.
For your information, that can do 3.2 miles on the standard aerials, and more with extenders so assuming it's okay because you are picking up signal is wrong.
For your information, that can do 3.2 miles on the standard aerials, and more with extenders so assuming it's okay because you are picking up signal is wrong.
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Sadly Piperboy84 represents your typical drone pilot, and that's the reason why I think it is inevitable that the law is eventually going to have to become pretty draconian wrt drones.
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This one is going to go and go. *gets popcorn*
Seriously though, sooner or later there will be a CAT/drone collision. Regs say you're supposed to keep it in visual contact etc etc, not near airports. But a cursory reading of recent airproxes most certainly suggests people aren't following ze rules!
(I'm not suggesting piperboy is taking this piss. But then, I'm not saying he's not either.)
Seriously though, sooner or later there will be a CAT/drone collision. Regs say you're supposed to keep it in visual contact etc etc, not near airports. But a cursory reading of recent airproxes most certainly suggests people aren't following ze rules!
(I'm not suggesting piperboy is taking this piss. But then, I'm not saying he's not either.)
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I'm not sure how much more a leaflet, brochure or CAA guidelines can improve on operational safety over and above the extensive software features already built in to the drone that the designer appears to have had using the copter in places like Scotland in mind when s/he designed it.
Nah, I've got a pilots license so I'm pretty well boned up on airspace rules. So it comes down to common sense really, don't faff around near landing traffic, don't try and race the weightshifters, don't annoy the neighbors, don't land near the dug etc. Oh and most importantly put the copter in self hover before trying to light a fag.
Enjoy it piperboy84.....had a P4 before, was terrific for fun.....
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Your choice, of course. But a conviction for an ANO violation could have ramifications for your PPL/CPL (in the same way that a conviction for riding a pushbike while drunk will cost you your driving licence).
Not in the UK it won't
Your choice, of course. But a conviction for an ANO violation could have ramifications for your PPL/CPL (in the same way that a conviction for riding a pushbike while drunk will cost you your driving licence).
Not in the UK it won't
We have the same drone - absolutely amazing what it can do, and the stability of the video it shoots. No leaflet with ours (thank you eBay)!
What is interesting is that it refused to fly in airspace - kind of a pain for the takeoffs and landings we were filming. But, there's an override...
So, fly safe and responsibly people!
What is interesting is that it refused to fly in airspace - kind of a pain for the takeoffs and landings we were filming. But, there's an override...
So, fly safe and responsibly people!
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The girlfriend called me this morning while she was driving from town to the airstrip and said " I see your drone in the air, quit following me you sad bastard" as I was sitting in the office putting the propellers on MY drone!
It would appear I'm not the only perv in neighborhood.
It would appear I'm not the only perv in neighborhood.
I saw a DJI Phantom 4 about three weeks ago. It was at 8200ft and the fact I could identify it while passing it at 250 knots indicates how close we were! Where this encounter occurred, the drone was being operated illegally.
I saw a DJI Phantom 4 about three weeks ago. It was at 8200ft and the fact I could identify it while passing it at 250 knots indicates how close we were!
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Originally Posted by Dan Winterland
I saw a DJI Phantom 4 about three weeks ago. It was at 8200ft and the fact I could identify it while passing it at 250 knots indicates how close we were!