Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK

Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by meheleventyone on Thursday December 31, 2020 @08:49AM (#25592648)

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-yo...

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by zimpenfish on Thursday December 31, 2020 @09:45AM (#25593071)

Confusingly, this page implies that you always need Flyer + Operator ID even for <250g drones.

https://www.caa.co.uk/Consumers/Unmanned-aircraft/Recreation...

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by markalexander on Thursday December 31, 2020 @11:42AM (#25594230)

I 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.

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by jiofih on Thursday December 31, 2020 @10:44AM (#25593658)

Are there any drones without a camera? How would you even fly it?

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by gambiting on Thursday December 31, 2020 @04:30PM (#25597373)

I 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

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by tjoff on Thursday December 31, 2020 @02:18PM (#25596078)

Most 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.

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by leetcrew on Thursday December 31, 2020 @11:05AM (#25593880)

under 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.

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Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK by barnacled on Thursday December 31, 2020 @09:03AM (#25592754)

ah yeah there's a camera so would need to get an operator ID. Thanks!

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