'Anti-Karen' Drone Leaflets - FREE Downloads!

Hey everyone! Since we first launched our handout leaflets a couple of years ago, they have been downloaded thousands of times and have even been handed out by police drone units! We have produced updated versions to reflect changes in the regulatory environment and clean up the wording to suit current issues. You can download these or our new QR code sticker templates for FREE from the Geeksvana website here:
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[@moonshinepz]

I use one of the old leaflets, handed it to a "ranger" from a private estate who came out to the road. She screwed it up and threw it in my face. At least she walked off, so it had the desired effect 🤣

[@SunriseWaterMedia]

Haha 😂 that's a good thing!

[@moonshinepz]

@@SunriseWaterMedia yea, can't complain👍

[@daz1969]

Should’ve told her that littering is an offence 👮🏼‍♂️😁

[@stevehonour9668]

I glued a copy to a piece of hardboard and would stake it in the ground behind me so that people coud read it before they even got tooo close.

[@Geeksvana]

Great idea!

[@JD_DevilnoobF1]

New drone pilot myself, I think I've watched nearly every video from the last 2 years, in a few days 😅 thank you for your content! Especially this one. I downloaded and printed those as soon as I saw it today and ended up needing to use it today and saved an altercation 💪💪

[@JD_DevilnoobF1]

After being threatened my drone would be shot down with a bb gun 😅 (would love to know where we stand as drone pilots if a member public took it into their own hands to 'take down the drone')

[@Geeksvana]

Hey! thanks for the kind feedback. You are brave watching that many videos!! ( I have actually enjoyed a few of your F1 shorts the other day too!). The law around protecting pilots is a little vague sadly. It would be a different story if a person was shot at in a public street but enforcement is very haphazard on the topic. Hoping that was the confrontation the leaflet helped with!

[@JD_DevilnoobF1]

@@Geeksvana I have ADHD and most other videos out there are hard to follow. You've got it spot on here 👌

[@TravelWithLinAndBilly]

“F#% off Karen and mind your own business” also works.

[@Geeksvana]

We must all find our own approach 😂

[@El_Smeghead]

Had these in my drone bag for a couple of years now. Nice to see a drone related update that doesn't mess up your settings or cause a flyaway for a change.

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you Andy 😂

[@dashooting6595]

New to the drone world and very glad that i found your channel, I'm learning alot in a short time. Keep you the good work.

[@dyna-drone1952]

Very nice to have something like this for the US

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Burt! It's in the works

[@AlanMETALMAN]

As a new drone user (just got it yesterday) these are a fabulous idea, so thank you for that. Liked and subscribed, looks a perfect teaching tool for me and my new drone, cheers Alan

[@Geeksvana]

Thank Alan! Really appreciate the kind feedback!

[@cliffcliff8800]

Thanks Sean. I have always taken these out with me but never had to use them. Great to have updated versions now! . I have only had a few queries from members of the public who were just interested in the drone ( Mini 2/3/4.) Like you say, I avoid areas of possible confrontation and always try to be discreet and not encroach on the enjoyment of others who may be in the same area. Keep up the excellent work!👍

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Cliff! Appreciate your kind feedback!

[@Stone1108]

Excellent, not only a great for individual pilots but also for the hobby. It bring clarification and confidence instantly to otherwise potentially confrontational situation. I also think they’re a great PR thing. Thank you so much, I will download and print them at the weekend. 👏

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you! Appreciate your kind feedback!

[@spigot993]

This is handy and I'll stow a copy. I only had someone ask about the drone, out of "wow cool I rarely see those" curiosity in the UK, and somewhat amusingly an adult, startled actually yell across a carpark at a clifftop viewing point "HEY I THINK THERE'S A DRONE, THERE'S A DRONE!!!", it was well clear of everyone.

[@srjwari]

These are great and ive used my own information sheet. These will help! What would be good is a QR code that takes members of the public ,authorities and corporation workers to a set page they can then select what is relivant to their area.. so if it was say a corporation you could have details how unless the air space is protected or zoned off anyone can fly over with XYZ . If its the public stuff around flying over residential and if its the police a firm wording on what they should be careful of as police can be 50/50 ive mostly only had good encounters but there are plenty of bullies out there

[@bowcaps]

These are great, thank you Sean. Interesting you say that drone pilots don’t get routinely approached. I can validate this statement, in the last 6 months I have lone my drones around the uk, us and Latin America, most times there are people around, either on beaches, car parks or towns, and I actually expect to be approached, in reality once the drone is in the air, most people just go about their business and don’t give me a second glance. To note though, I do not fly in any contentious areas and if it’s a private car park, I always ask permission. I’m sure I will be handing out a leaflet at some point in the future, so thanks again.

[@captlucky16]

Excellent idea always good to have up-to-date information to hand and available to share if needed. The stickers sound a good idea as well.

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you!!

[@droneserve2180]

Thank you for supporting us drone flyers

[@Tonyh7618]

Thank you Sean, these are always handy to have in your bag.

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks, Tony!!

[@djmix74]

Great, I've been waiting for these ,I'm new to drone flying and just wanted something like this just encase I encounter any trouble .thanks

[@garylowe6507]

Many Thanks for these My drone is on order and not even arrived really appreciating the videos and these prints are great

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Gary! I really appreciate your kind feedback! Enjoy the new drone when it arrives and welcome to the hobby!

[@MrTabbbs]

Like the downloads. Printed the relevant sub 250g ones off. Will be useful to leave in my flight case.

[@Geeksvana]

Fantastic!

[@john_woto]

Great video as usual - these leaflets are excellent - thank you - I noticed you mentioned about the orientation I thought you had to know this at all times - that meant the drone is closer to you - has this changed ?

[@fromfattofitinswampyfl1098]

Great video. Can wait till you have USA pamphlets available. Thx so much for all the info.

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks! They are in the works and should be out very soon!

[@MrElsey123]

Great idea, and a much better idea than dj audits approach. Thanks

[@conorstewart2214]

This is good for people who are just interested in drones. However people who are more agitated and are just looking for confrontation won't care. It would also be interesting to see if the police will care at all.

[@Mr-J...]

Great leaflets. Thanks very much.

[@Geeksvana]

No problem! Thanks

[@AdamBuckley1964]

Only twice have I ever had issues (in decades) - both times I suggested they call the police and I'll chat with them when they arrive (they lose interest fast). In all other cases when someone has approached me they've just wanted to know stuff like, how much, how high, have you ever crashed it, etc

[@geoffcrump3446]

brill guy sooo helpful as im always very worried where to fly!!

[@stevecooke3011]

These are fantastic! Thank you so much!

[@Geeksvana]

You are welcome! Thank you.

[@MaffTUK]

Thank you for this. Nice job....again

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you Maff!

[@BVart-sy1wr]

Always informative and helpful 👍🏾

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you!

[@marccole3130]

havnt used but plan too.thanks

[@Geeksvana]

Awesome!

[@uptowndisco2]

I wish the CAA would allow a QR code with your operator number rather than only Alphabet letter and numbers , might help stop nosy folks copying your OP ID to stick on any drone they fancy to use for nefarious purposes where you might end up getting the blame , not foolproof but might help , looks neater as well 🙂 thanks for the downloads .

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks! I use a QR code on some of my larger drones. Then place the full code inside the battery bay. This, I am told is acceptable.

[@Mr-J...]

@@Geeksvana As I interpret the legislation, it requires the Operator ID to be attached to the drone, but does not prescribe it being on open display. Therefore, if it is attached with something covering the direct view, then that should be okay. When a Police Officer requests to see the Operator ID, flip up the tape/cover to reveal it. Or, in the event the drone is lost, the Operator ID is readily accessible to a finder. If it is hidden in the battery bay, then it may not be readily available to demonstrate it is attached without a little dismantling. QR code is a good idea on the face of it, but any 4k camera will capture a good enough shot to allow that Operator ID to be taken and cloned.

[@Geeksvana]

I don't use QR for cloning purposes. It is as useless as copying a car plate. Battery compartment is compliant. Only legislative requirement is not to require tools.

[@thedroningoflife]

Will be downloading...great work👍

[@Ryback1992]

Fantastic resource, many thanks.

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you!

[@paulyates4093]

Not had these before but they look useful to have thanks Sean

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Paul!

[@Timber81]

Distracting a pilot in flight is punishable under the FAA in America. It may attract Homeland Security getting involved. The Karen could pay a huge fine and spend time in Federal prison

[@Geeksvana]

We have similar legislation in the UK… However they specifically excluded small drones from the protection… Not helpful!

[@danthedroneman5771]

​@@GeeksvanaIronically someone on Facebook blocked me just a couple of hours ago when I clarified this exact point. Article 240 isn't for drones, it's for manned aircraft. Article 241 on the other hand... Hi, Liam, if you're watching ;)

[@Geeksvana]

Ahhh... the number one reason I do not even open the Facebook app 🤣😂

[@davidfairclough8598]

Thank you Sean, printed and in my drone case. 👍

[@Geeksvana]

Fantastic! Thanks David!

[@tazzy3469]

OMG, you've printed Sean and put him in your case 😮🙊🤪

[@davidfairclough8598]

Yeah it was a bit of a squeeze though @@tazzy3469

[@mansellmovies]

Fantastic. Very useful. Many thanks Shaun . 👍

[@Feakre]

I can see how handing these out might actually escalate a situation rather than calm it.

[@JohnnyBouchier]

Many thanks for these, Sean. Really handy.

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Johnny!

[@kenstevens7064]

Weldone Sir this is great

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you Ken!

[@garylawes569]

Love these, but the verbiage on the Police Leaflet seems to say the police can ask for OP and Flyer ID and the drone to be handed over without the requirement of 'reasonable suspicion of any offence'. Correct me if I am wrong but the police would need to evidence that suspicion prior to asking any ID or drone?

[@Geeksvana]

The only time they need reasonable suspicion of a crime is to ask you to land the drone. Otherwise, they are allowed to ask for selected details and inspect the drone. We have a video explaining police powers with a couple of national officers on the channel.

[@lindsayheyes925]

Proper job!

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you, sir!

[@subsea77]

Thank you

[@ThyAnarchist87]

should start with Dear, Karen.

[@smirkingguru]

I realize this this intended for GB pilots but, by any chase do you know if there are any similar sources for these items here in the US? thanks

[@Geeksvana]

Hey! We have some US versions coming very soon!

[@lesscan]

Would love to have a US version of these.

[@pdtech4524]

Great info and handy leaflets but how about the individual coming at us with a baseball bat intent on stealing our gear or angry we're flying near his property and he's intent on causing us physical harm, how effective would a leaflet be on thwarting an attack like that?😲🤔😊

[@joetheairbusguy1813]

Has that ever happened?

[@Geeksvana]

I think that would be a whole different video 😂. If it reaches that kind of level, the time for calm conversation will be lost...

[@Geeksvana]

@joetheairbusguy1813 it has! There are even reports and incidents where consumer drones have been shot at in the UK. But that would fall under a different kind of topic as the attacker clearly has wider problems...

[@pdtech4524]

@@joetheairbusguy1813 Yes, I've seen a few threatening confrontations online now! I've never personally experienced anything close to that and any interactions have always been positive. Most asking a multitude of questions like how high will it go, how far, how fast, how much etc etc One chap even asked to 'have a go', I was a bit hesitant but I could see he was genuinely intrigued and interested. As I was right in the middle of a wide open area with no trees or any other hazards, I handed him the controller after giving him a quick control lesson. He was flying my Mavic Mini with ease and enjoying it so much his wife had to hint to him that he might want to hand my controller back!! 😲😳 The overwhelming consensus with none drone aware public is that they think they are used for 'nefarious' reasons! This is due to negative media hype and constant bad news articles concerning drone use! So it's quite an eye opener when they see me flying out in the countryside, recreationally, enjoying a relaxing hobby and they 'get it', suddenly they see the FPV view and realise that's a great perspective to view the surrounding beauty...the penny drops!😁👍

[@Solarphonix]

excellent many thanks for this much appreciated

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you!

[@ianmccall7066]

This is brilliant. Thank you.

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Ian!

[@Eraserhead....]

Good job

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks!

[@Eraserhead....]

@@Geeksvana will put both in a clear view folder if I get hassle. Thanks for this much appreciated

[@philsheath]

On the Police one it says the Drone has to handed over if requested by the Police? Surely not, there has to be some offence committed.

[@Geeksvana]

That isn't the only time they can inspect the drone. There is an explanation in our police powers video pointing to the legislation schedule. Big one for needing to suspect a crime is landing the drone.

[@DigiDriftZone]

Any chance for something similar but for use in the EU? - I’m taking my drone to France next weekend :)

[@Geeksvana]

That is a great idea! Perhaps a travel version to explain UK flyer tourist etc. This has got me thinking. Will get some versions up very soon. Thank you!!

[@DigiDriftZone]

@@Geeksvana Amazing! - I love your channel, I just got my Mini 4 Pro for a trip to Iceland last week and was getting anxiety just thinking about flying back in the UK. I used to fly my DJI Spark back in 2017-20, back then it was a real minefield. Your channel has made it crystal clear and anxiety free, it's amazing you're allowed to fly over people now!

[@Colin6712]

It would be a brilliant idea to make QR code stickers

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Colin! Just ordered them! Will be available for free on the site soon.

[@tojj29]

Brilliant stuff, thank you.

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks!!

[@petermorrish1193]

Thanks for these Sean, hopefully won't need then ;-)

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Peter! Yes, absolutely.

[@twrmoor]

Thanks Sean good work.

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you, sir!

[@paulgrep3193]

Great leaflets just to choose which one to use! I do wonder though- if someone is aggrieved enough to come up and confront you it might be good to mention that interfering with a drone flight could incur the wrath of the law?….

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Paul! Thanks for the kind feedback! It would be an issue in terms of assault or harassment potentially but sadly drones are specifically excluded from the legal protection aircraft are given in the UK. We have to stick to all the rules but get none of the protection, sadly.

[@halesworth01]

Thanks for these Sean very useful

[@Geeksvana]

Glad you like them! Appreciate your kind feedback!

[@MikeMillerDrones]

HI Sean. How about an FAA version for your friends across the pond?

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Mike! We have a US version in the works...

[@StacemanFPV]

​@@Geeksvananice

[@ThatGoth]

Can you update the Police B&W version so it's not 50% Toner?

[@deetee-uk]

How can you give proof of a pre-flight drone check if required?

[@Geeksvana]

Commercial operators keep a maintenance log, but that would be a lot for a recreational pilot. I think the fact you state one was carried out and the drone is in good repair is enough.

[@KevinRodgersGB]

Great idea. Cheers

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you!

[@ajalvarez1387]

My friend here in America, they trying to band Dji drones consumers coming soon here!! it’s still risky for all of us to buy specially $1000 worth of drones specially made in China here in America already have crackdowns

[@Geeksvana]

Hey AJ!! I cannot believe 2864 made it out of committee but it seems to be more of a threat now! What a bizarre situation!!

[@ChrisCo500]

Hi I'm new to your site having downloaded the leaflets I checked the Open Category Requirements QRcode on the the police leaflet all it does is lead you to the CAA site and says File Not Found with links to the CAA website or the CAA publications page not the open category requirements

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Chris! The new CAA website design seems to have killed their older links. We have updated the QR codes and they now work. Really appreciate you spotting it!

[@Reader_L]

@Geeksvana the link is working but the link per PDF is not.

[@Geeksvana]

Hi! If you click on the PDF symbol above each document name, that is where the link is active.

[@BadwolfFPV]

please make a 250g+ fpv drone one article 16 etc

[@Geeksvana]

Great idea! Will do.

[@CattusLiquorem]

I wish i could have said thank's like everyone else has but downloading a pdf should be right-click on the icon and 'save target as', dead easy just 2 clicks.. these 'download' links open a microsoft sign-in page (not great if u don't have a microsoft account) but then after signing in it goes to another page asking me to either sign in or create a OneDrive account.. at that point i gave up, i'm gobsmacked that no-one else has mentioned this.

[@Geeksvana]

I think it hasn't been mentioned because it shouldn't be doing that 🤔... I will look into it, thanks.

[@Geeksvana]

Also if you email me, ([e-mail]), I will send you copies of the leaflets you need.

[@CattusLiquorem]

@@Geeksvana Ok, thank's.. i'm using firefox & windows 10 if that's any help.

[@johnburns5783]

Of course the title should have been " Anti Karen and Ken ( in the interests of equality these days) You don't want to leave Karen's husband out 😂😂😂

[@Geeksvana]

Hey John! I decided on Karen in the title and a angry man in the thumbnail for a little balance 🤣

[@matchewbacca]

Maybe it should be titled to uav and not just drone as these rules apply to most model aircraft aswell Cause you know That Karen will be saying but iys not a drone it's a plane When its an fpv wing under 250g Maybe ?

[@Geeksvana]

Certainly, we need an RC/model aircraft version. Great idea and I will add it to the list.

[@Bob_Burton]

The leaflets are OK as far as they go, but I think the leaflets will be of limited use. I appreciate the QR codes and the links that they provide, but in the circumstances of the only time that I have been confronted by a "Karen" when flying a drone she would not have used them even if she had been able to. Taking the 250g drone leaflet as an example, it would be more useful if it summarised the current rules so that it could be read by anyone and referred to immediately by both the flyer and the "Karen". The paragraph about the change of rules in 2021 is particularly open ended and deserves to be expanded. It should explain that the rules for a sub 250g drone are different from others, the location restrictions for such a drone, the pilot certification required (if any) and the labelling required on the drone

[@Geeksvana]

We have found this format to be pretty successful and popular. The issue is trying not to put to much detail initially and then allowing them to find out more. Also, placing too much information on the leaflets actually ends up limiting the circumstances they can be used. If the person approaching is already beyond calm reasoning, no leaflet of any kind would make a difference.

[@Saxtoo]

Anyone over 50 do not use QR codes. Never use full caps because dyslexics have trouble reading full caps. And don't centre text, as it's generally hard to read. Well done for doing the monotone version 👍

[@lambo_drives]

I was not aware of the "orientation" piece - missed that stream. Glad to know as I -harass-... errr... Educate these wonderful flying auditors...

[@Geeksvana]

Yeah it only in the UK CAA guidance but they sneaked it into the Drone Code sadly.

[@DP-Ops]

Why between 2020 - 2023 did the CAA decide to drop any recognition of competency from qualified manned aircraft pilots? It was removed from CAP722. What changed between those dates that suddenly made thousands of hours of aviation experience and hundreds of hours of study, situated around making aviation safe made them no longer competent. Even more ironic is most registered RAEs will have used prior manned flying experience as part of gaining accreditation to issue certificates of competency on behalf of the CAA. This is another slap in the face to GA and the wider aviation community. With plans to merge the two and create better safety measures, what part of shutting out an acknowledgment of that experience and the opportunity for crossover makes it better? It looks to me like another money-making motive with the real issues of integration and safety ignored. You will even consider foreign GVA-type certificates to gain operational authorisation. But will disregard UK-trained pilots.

[@geralddavison6307]

I was thinking of buying a sub 250g as a first time flyer. After watching some of the ‘auditor’ videos I don’t want to be associated with their ‘social experiment’. Now seeing this vid it has put me off drones, I get the impression that I’d be hassled too often. Why do drone flyers attract such a bad rap ?

[@adrianappleyard4005]

Hi Sean. Opps - I think some of the wording is a bit 'woolly'. For example 1: Info for police doc says and operator ID might be required. So the words 'might' are not strictly correct. Example 2: Article 16 doc. The words 'Including overflight' to me is questionable. Yes overflight as set out in a Flying Field Risk Assessment, but unable to see where Article 16 states overflight is permitted in other situations, unless the aircraft is under 250gms MTOW. Example 3: Sub 250G doc. Yes zero separation etc, but the pilot must be satisfied that they can perform the flight safely and by just adding these few words I feel it would add value. Example 4: A2 CofC doc. The words 'This provides certain permissions' is quite woolly. I fully understand to fit everything on to an A5 size document would make the text so small it would be unreadable and I do like the idea of what you have produced and will print and carry them. Just think some are a bit woolly or fluffier than others. 😉 Than again Fluffy docs can be helpful at times.

[@Geeksvana]

These are guidance documents. Most of the wording is generic across the board with only a few pointers specific to each. Not entirely sure why you are spending your time auditing them in such detail. Everyone would produce them slightly differently. These are mine.

[@Geeksvana]

But as extra guidance... the Article 16 Authorisation is a bubble not horizontal, unless it is an assembly or the drone is over 7.5KG. The police document was produced in collaboration with the Police and is absolutely correct. Whether or not you think something is 'woolly' does not change that the docs are correct. Perhaps produce some of your own and distribute them?

[@adrianappleyard4005]

I have this 'thing' Sean about reading everything. Probably due to my past senior position in health and Safety, plus being a former BMFA Chief Examiner and Drone Ops Manager. @@Geeksvana

[@adrianappleyard4005]

Guidance documents are always valuable.

[@ThePeteW]

Not agreeing or disagreeing with you, but what sort of mess are we in when everyone thinks you should follow the Drone Code and now the suggestion is that this is not really for purpose as it doesn't reflect the legislation!

[@Geeksvana]

I agree. The main point of deviation for me was the release of the AMC/GM. This created more confusion than it solved and means the Drone Code is now more guidance than legislation. This should change in the future if the steps explained in the RPAS consultation are implemented.

[@cheekyoscar1353]

Thanks Sean , much appreciated ... 🫶🏻

[@phillipdridge9775]

Love this ❤

[@Geeksvana]

Thank you Phillip!