CAA UK Drone Code Walkthrough - with advice & tips - Geeksvana!

[@Coqui-Media]

Love your little crabby drone pulling the title banners across ;)

[@DugDiamond1]

A good point to have added is that you cannot mix-n-match rules (EG: BMFA rules and A2 rules cannot be mixed). You cannot take off under article-16 but then operate under A2 (and vice-versa).

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Dug Diamond! Yes absolutely! It was tough to keep this to the code only, which was my aim for those wishing to fly in the A1/A3 space as a hobbyist only. Appreciate you taking the time to comment.

[@grahamfullard3864]

Good update on the drone code Good bit of a Refresher

[@michaelcantley9843]

Saved this vid for reference. Thanks for taking the time Sean. Cheers

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Michael! Thank you! Really appreciate your kind feedback!

[@ericwatt1447]

Went out to day think the wind was dropping had to tie down my hat again its 36 mile a hour here been like for the last six day and rain most days think its time to move keep this coming important getting this across

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Eric! Wow! That is blustery. I am about to head out myself to fly. Hope the winds are behaving here!

[@ericwatt1447]

@@Geeksvana Was not to bad when i left the house two mile up the road wind and rain checked windy said15 mile a hour no rain uav hub said the same the seasons are changing for sure PS Sean would you please subscribe to my channel and help me out to reach the 1000 thank you enjoy your flight .

[@robwhibley7431]

Perfect video for what I wanted thanks (the audio level was really low though, I had to have the volume on 100%)

[@bazcurtis178]

I have just passed the exam. It is certainly not hard, but this video was a great help. Your explanations helped make sense of the wording. Only got 2 wrong. Who knew ft and meters were different 😀 Thanks for the help

[@thekiteflyer1]

Cheers for this, off down the coast with my mini2 tomorrow, so hopefully get some good video and photos, keep up the great work

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Martin! Great to see you! Exciting! Have fun. Hoping to be flying lots this weekend myself!

[@thekiteflyer1]

@@Geeksvana , had a good day out down in Dorset yesterday

[@stephennoyce2528]

Great video, thnk you for the information

[@johnnymac26]

Good video few points i didn't know and ignorance is not an excuse ..so sorted cheers sean.

[@Geeksvana]

Hey johnny mac26! That's awesome! Really pleased there was some value. Appreciate all your support 😎.

[@JipseeParanormal]

Good vid, I’ve only just got the mini 2 and did the ID’s last week

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Jipsee Paranormal! Thanks! I really appreciate your kind feedback.

[@TravelswithRosie]

Nice. Shared to a friend who got a Mini 2 this week.

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Travels with Rosie! Thanks, I really appreciate your support!

[@TravelswithRosie]

It’s a pleasure. Hope to join on KZbin end of this week :) so keep up the good content :)

[@Grime443]

Cheers for the walk trough much appreciated can't wait to get my drone out this weather has. Been nasty 😏👍😏

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Smiley! Thanks for taking the time to comment, hope you are well! Yes, we need to consistent break so I can crash my DJI FPV Drone, I mean fly it!! 😂🤪😜

[@Grime443]

Geeksvana 😂👌😂

[@El_Smeghead]

Good video to like, even better to share!

[@Geeksvana]

Cheers El Smeghead! Appreciate your support 😎😎

[@dr.s.p.]

As a 74 year old newbie I just wanted to clarify whether, flying with a sub 250g drone, passing over Police Stations is against regulations, (because in your video it appears there are restrictions flying over Royal Palaces and Government buildings?) From a photography standpoint as long as you are standing on public land you can indeed photograph police stations and even police cars with their car laptop on inside the car, because you are filming from public land and it is up to the police to make all efforts to prevent the public accidentally, or on purpose, filming the car and thus, contents of the car, but is not classified as illegal to the photographer. Thanks to anyone that might be able to clarify this question please.

[@standrewpics]

The id code label you have to print and place on the drone seems to be getting longer , soon you will not be able to place the ID code on a small drone.

[@bartekkoch]

Hi there great video , so do know what the rules are on flying out to sea , I have big cruise liners that pass and I’d like to take my drone out and watch from a safe distance ?

[@bartekkoch]

I have a air 2s

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Bartek Koch! Thanks for taking the time to comment and raise a good question. The rules are the same wherever you are flying in the UK. Although flying out to sea off the coast can feel like a very different flight, the rules on vlos and airspace are the same. Hope this helps.

[@bartekkoch]

@@Geeksvana that’s great thanks for the reply , do I stay 50 m away from the boat or 150m away . Thanks

[@Geeksvana]

It would depend on the boat, how many people are outside etc. Most would be 50m in my opinion but you would have to assess.

[@bartekkoch]

@@Geeksvana thanks really appreciate it

[@Kovaction]

Can't watch this second..... Smashed like and will check it out!!!

[@Geeksvana]

Thanks Chuck, might be handy to watch before your visit over here. Hope you are well.

[@Kovaction]

@@Geeksvana Doing ok! Yes, I am very interested in this topic of discussion as an American planning a UK visit to fly there. I want to play by the rules.

[@Geeksvana]

We will have to try and meet up for a fly...

[@Kovaction]

@@Geeksvana I would absolutely love that!

[@lindsayheyes925]

Very useful for revision, I was out flying this evening and watched it when I got back.

[@andrewhillphotosvideos2909]

why didn't they just say you can fly over and near people if you use a prop guard? seems to be the safest way to me Shaun..

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Andrew! That's a decent idea. I know the US are moving that way for flights over people.

[@Geeksvana]

Hey RagNDroneMan UK! Great to see you, how is life? Yes the joules emitted when hitting a human head is important. Although MTOM is used as the main factor, which of course directly impacts all factors. The prop guard solution is an interesting one as the FAA are moving in this direction for the US. Will he interesting to see the outcome.

[@timhuggins1993]

Very good info , im a newby drone user with a 1 hour previous use mavic mini 1 , can the under 250g rated drone be flown all over the residential areas and other land places listed including railways at any height or at 50 metres above ? (ii have a railway line near me in Oxfordshire and its part of my attraction to flying the drone . My brothers a train driver and would be good to video him .) Also what is the best all round app to help with live up to date map tracking including NFZ , permissible outer NFZ to fly and other permissable ideal locations , but is frequently updated app endorsed by CAA ? ( I have an inactive or rarely active Abingdon Airfield in 3 mile of my house that is sometimes shown in the ATC flight controlled zone in yellow not NFZ or as an safe to fly area not marked at all so i want to know if i can go there or not . (the sort that you can i believe fly over that many dont know) What are the weight of the safety skid feet and propellor baskets to avoid damage , im thinking of adding these to get practise first for a while , but if it then makes my weight over 250 grams but under 500 gram what does the restrictions , and requirements then mean to me before and after 2023 , including adding 3rd party replacement accesories before 2023 with the legacy drone ? Regarding photos and video recording rules that is basically the same common sense rules as per everyday non street filming use for youtube etc everything we do daily under the ignorance is bless dont read too much into its rules ? Thanks for your very useful service including the ideal print out flight adverts to give passers by that are similar to ID cards and lanyards to be purchased on ebay atm too . :-)

[@markhowarth4038]

Hi. Am new to your channel and I found this video very useful. However, just a question that am hoping you might know the answer too. I have a DJI Spark and I have been asked by a local school to take some pictures and film for their website (I also do photos for websites as well) but before I do, what do I need to do for this to happen? Am just getting a bit confused with what I can and can’t do haha. Any help would be great.

[@glyndate5150]

hi shaun good vid .Why don't the caa let you download a copy of the rules when you take the test so you can show people if needed ?

[@Geeksvana]

Hey glyn date! Thanks for taking the time to comment and raise a great point. That would be very handy! We are working on a number of downloadable handouts to help both flyers and public. Even in a tech heavy age, there is something about being able to hand someone a physical page which can help.

[@glyndate5150]

thanks shaun will look out for it

[@andrewhillphotosvideos2909]

one more.. Not sure about this but if you are a member of the BMFA does that give you more rights than anyone with a A2COFC certificate? in flight restriction zones?

[@Geeksvana]

Yes and No. The Article 16 Authorisation is only for very specific areas like parks meaning you cannot free fly within a congested area with it, in fact you have to stop at the boundary of the park or area you are flying from. You can however fly over people in a bubble with the Article 16, although once the C label drones are here, an A2 CofC holder will be able to get within 5m (column) of people anywhere in congested areas, rather than just parks, beaches etc. It also depends on whether you are flying commercially or not as the Article 16 Authorisation cannot be used for any commercial flight. The absolutely FANTASTIC thing about the Article 16 Authorisation is how it keeps areas open for FPV flyers and RC flyers alike which under the new rules would have been off limits or require a certificate. It keeps the hobby a hobby. There are no benefits to either in terms of flight restriction zones in terms of airspace but I don't think you meant that literally? Not sure if you have seen the latest revision to the Article 16 Authorisation obtained by FPVUK for their members? Separations have been improved and more flight modes included. It is exciting as it seems the Article 16 Authorisation will be here for the long run, rather than a short term solution. Sorry for the longwinded answer, not easy to be precise in a few words on this type of subject.

[@andrewhillphotosvideos2909]

@@Geeksvana ok thanks Shaun

[@maxv77]

Good information..Nice and clear. But I wish you could turn down or better Still loose the background music.

[@Geeksvana]

Hey RMTV77! Thanks for the kind feedback, I always appreciate it. Especially the constructive bits. To be honest, I used to use the background music to mask poor audio from the mic but now that has improved I should assess again. Thanks, food for thought.

[@manchegocheese997]

Is there not a problem here. "Keep at least 150m away from residential, recreational, commercial and industrial areas"... examples of such areas include cities, towns, parks, and villages. How many places in the UK do not fall under any of those classifications?

[@DroneFlyer]

How have these changes affected drone flying in the UK? What feedback are you receiving from the community?

[@Geeksvana]

Hey Drone Flyer. That's a good question. Overall fairly positive in terms of drone flyers. Lots of new DJI Mini flyers due to the ease of sub 250g regs. I the run up there was a lot of anxiety for PfCO holders who I do not feel were handled well. It is great the world of drone is opened up to a wider audience in terms of potential earnings but I think they could have been supported through the changes better. My biggest concern and issue personally surrounds the FPV side of the drone hobby and the wider RC model flyers. There needs to be more allowances for them to keep the hobby low cost and free of barriers. Article 16 is great but more should be done. So overall good feedback but pockets of concern.

[@DroneFlyer]

@@Geeksvana Many thanks

[@Kovaction]

50m is like 165 feet! And as for attractions.. 150m??? Holy overkill Batman.

[@Geeksvana]

Previously under the old rules, UK hobbyists could not even fly in town centres etc! This is actually a lot better than it used to be. Also, Mini 2 is currently kind of the UK skies with ZERO separation and you can fly over people. This could get updated by the time you visit us as we are expecting C label drones to be released... Which will bring down separations with the right certificate.

[@FieryOne]

Great video! Four questions: Could you provide differences between UK and EU rules? Travel to EU, what should I know? Travel from EU to UK, how to prepare? And the last, how to obtain permission to fly in special zones, especially if I am EU citizen?

[@andrewhillphotosvideos2909]

what do you do if you lost your drone over privet land and they refused to give it back lol. its a valid comment

[@Geeksvana]

That would become a civil litigation issue. Unless of course the drone is required for any form of investigation by AAIB/police etc.

[@andrewhillphotosvideos2909]

@@Geeksvana thanks Shaun. 👍

[@lindsayheyes925]

The Refuse Disposal (Amenity) Act 1978 applies if you make no attempt to get it back, so you must ask for it's return or access to recover it to avoid committing an offence. Taking your property from you is of course theft, so you should report it to the Police on 101. You may also have additional protection under the Protection of Freedoms Act 2012 (PFA 2012): It is a criminal offence to clamp, tow, block-in or immobilise a vehicle without lawful authority on privately owned land. That law was intended for cars, but an aircraft is a vehicle too. If you agree with the landowner that you will collect the drone at a later date then they may be contracted as a bailee under the law of bailment - if you pay them for the service. They then have a duty to care for the drone. However, a person who receives goods against their will is unlikely to be under any duty to the goods or their owner - but they must not convert the goods either intentionally or negligently. The Drone remains your property and must be returned to you.

[@alwaystravelling100]

Good video. Background music is annoying and unnecessary!