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Old 2nd December 2019 | 06:30
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Drone Licence

Can anyone tell me whether my PPL privileges will allow me to fly a light drone or do I have to apply for (and pass a test for) a separate drone 'rating'?
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Old 2nd December 2019 | 11:49
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I can understand that somebody who flies a model aeroplane will have a lot in common with somebody flying a (probably much easier) drone .. but I don't see how having a PPL helps.

Best bet is buy one under 249 grams.
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Old 2nd December 2019 | 14:32
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No credit given. I it’s 20 questions, open book and took me about 4 minutes to get my drone licence. All done on line.
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Old 11th December 2019 | 19:12
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It's not a Licence, it is simply a registration process that includes a ludicrously simple test that can be taken as many times as it takes to attain a pass whilst having all the answers just a browser tab away.
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Old 12th December 2019 | 09:21
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Just to confirm you are looking to fly a drone non commercially? As it's a little bit more to do that route, again no license, it's actually more of a "permit"
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Old 1st January 2020 | 17:33
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Thanks for the information from our contributors.
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