Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
by tjoff on Thursday December 31, 2020 @02:16PM
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The sub 250g drones don’t require you to do the online certification or get a flyer ID.
I could very much be mistaken, but I thought the special rules regarding <250g drones only apply if the drone does not have a camera. The DJI Mini does.
Re:Drone users face new rules across Europe and UK
by markalexander on Thursday December 31, 2020 @10:09PM
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There are two distinct things: an operator ID and a flyer ID. The first is basically just a register of ownership. No test or competency, unlike the latter, which does require you to show you know a little about the rules.
For sub 250g drones without a camera, you don’t need either of these. If it does have a camera, you need an operator ID but not a flyer ID. So you have to fill out a form with your name and address, and stick the ID to your drone, but there’s no certification element like there is when you have a heavier drone and need a flyer ID too.
All they require in exchange is registration for £9/year. The sub 250g drones don’t require you to do the online certification or get a flyer ID.
London still has a bunch of special security zones you can’t fly in, so you won’t be getting any nice shots of Canary Wharf, but it does open things up a lot. I’m concerned that the police won’t be up to date with the new regulations though, and apparently they can just seize your equipment and make it very painful to get back.