Preparing to pass the UK drone theory test

[@Coaster_Crazy]

The test is so easy I did no revision at all as it’s mostly all common sense but this video is very helpful

[@StevieProton]

The operator ID does not have to be on the outside of the drone. It can be in the battery compartment as long as the location is accessible without the use of a tool. If you video a person who is in a public place you do not need their permission to photograph or video them and you can publish the photos anywhere you like. There is no expectation of privacy in a public space in the U.K. Otherwise every local authority would have to ask your permission when you walk down the high street or enter a supermarket.

[@Coaster_Crazy]

It’s ok people saying the OP ID can go in the battery compartment but if you have a DJI Mini or Mini 2 it won’t fit inside the battery compartment so it has to go on the outside of the drone body

[@cryptosteve5377]

There's one thing you can't do that is hover outside someone's bedroom window and perv inside this would be classes as invading someone's privacy and this could be done in a public space

[@pmgmotorcycles]

Quite well presented, detail and useful video! Thanks for take your time to sharing with your audience.

[@jmalloy2202]

Thank you for such a detail explanation on the rules, I’m very new drone flyer, and I only came aware of the requirements to take the theory test for operator ID is from another KZbinr.

[@paulsmyth497]

Darrell - Superb !!. As a total "Newbie" to drones, this is an important thing for me mate. GREAT video, and massively appreciated. I have worked overseas for 23 years, currently in Cairo for the last 5 and a half. I will retire next month to my home and longggggggg suffering family and I have renewed my passion for motorcycles (and photography). Not owned a bike for 40 years, and had not ridden for 27, until last year. Now, I have a "few". I now have an adventure bike - a Honda Africa Twin, that I cannot wait to ride / explore, and want to capture the adventures for personal / family consumption. I had looked at cheapo drones as a starter - but believe they were too light / low quality - So I then looked at the Chinese made "Holy Stone" as a starter - still cheap - but heavier - and I am now thinking Mavic Air 2 - as a "Final" device - but from the START. I have to be careful of course. I have a glider pilots license - but that is also from 40 years ago, so my principles of flight is good - but I still feel well qualified to crash an expensive drone, straight into the wall 😁. Any guidance you can offer will be massively appreciated. Cheers Darrell

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

My mavic pro is extremely easy to fly. It has sensors facing forward to prevent flying into a wall and sensors pointing down to keep it a respectable height off the ground the mavic pro 2 has additional sensors. I don’t know what safety features the mavic air has, but there will be some. There are a lot of additional flight assistance built in including gps that the machine uses to hover in a fixed position and return to the take off position automatically at the touch of button. (I have tested this from 500 metres away and the aircraft flew itself back and landed on the same paving slab it took off from.) It is not impossible to crash (I’ve had a few) but with healthy caution and common sense flying is very simple. I would advise check for sensors and flight assistant features before you make a decision.

[@dump557]

Thank you for your help.

[@CB-pt2uo]

Lovely video , looks like barnt green in the background 😌 beautiful scenery .

[@pistonslapuk]

I’ll pass on getting one lol. Great content and information as always. Thanks for all the work you put into these videos.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

It seems a lot of information, but most of it is fairly logical. The drone itself is really easy to fly and great fun. I really like the footage that comes out of it. The stills are pretty good too. there is a 12mp camera that will take raw shots. I have made prints that are A3 from the images. The mavic pro II has an even better camera.

[@chrisgardner1790]

Awesome video, very helpful, same drone as I’ve just brought, a lot of confusing and (overwhelming videos) about , thanks for making this user friendly, been sat here for an hour or so scratching my head thinking oh god what have I dropped myself into, many thanks,

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Glad it was helpful!

[@johnf1973]

Thanks for your informative video, I'm completely new to the drone flying, just got a Dji mini 2s looking forward to getting started 👍

[@johnsnow7836]

Hi you only need to register for an operator ID which costs £9 as you have a dji mine 2 that’s below the limit for needing a flyer ID , you can check this with the caa webpage, also your not as restricted in flying as much as drones over the 250 cat , just look it up , hope this has helped enjoy your dji mini 👍

[@ianross04]

An excellent and easy to follow video

[@ef7480]

just to clarify, a 'Byelaw' cannot be enforced where alternative legislation measures already exist that could be used to address any problem. Basically, subordinate 'rules' (local authority byelaw) cannot override Primary legislation (ATMUA act 2021). Also, data protection relates to the organisation,government,corporation holding the data ('data controller') and it is incumbent on them to protect it from view.

[@harryedwards9318]

Thanks really helpful 😊

[@dominiquederoeck8100]

For me, the examination was not so evident, but after a second try and a fully review: 38/40. Your info was helpful.

[@Maddog26031974]

With thanks from your post, I now hold a flyer ID 👍

[@johnsnow7836]

This video is out of date , some of the stuff mentioned has now changed like how long flyer ID is valid it’s now 5 years not 3 , and there’s a 40 question test , which you must pass at least 30 right to get your flyer ID.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Thanks. I was was aware of the changes and have updated the description to reflect your comments.

[@kevinstead7633]

Great video and very good and clear content thank you

[@CyberFear0]

Thank you for you video 😊 I just watched you video an i pass with 32 questions of 40

[@MrChippiechappie]

The theory test lasts five years not three I took it last week and I mine expires in 2029. The test easy passed it first time with no revision I scored 38 out of 40.

[@t.s_mtb]

i done my drone test first time not revising or anything passed it with 85-91% pass its pretty easy

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

It is fairly straight forward. This video was as much to raise awareness. There are many people flying without taking the test or realising that the are regulations.

[@ashwayn]

Do I need a license to fly a paper aeroplane

[@MrChippiechappie]

You need an A 2 C of C for that drone because it’s above 249 grams.

[@RifatErdemSahin]

Whats the difference between operator and flyerid ?

[@nigelkthomas9501]

Flying a drone near an airport is utter stupidity! No-one in the right mind would do that.

[@Frank-lb1bk]

I'm getting a drone in a few weeks and thought I would take this test without any revision for a laugh before I actually needed it. I mean how hard can it be surely it's mostly common sense right? Out of 40 questions I answered 37 correctly, I will still read up on some rules and regs before I get my drone though.

[@dannelson8556]

the insanity is that In the united states we have more restrictions on toy RC aircraft then we do guns.

[@dooronron69]

Good video, what do you use to record audio

[@chrisattwood1919]

I am under the impression that if you want to fly a drone over 250g you need to also take the A2 CofC. Have I misunderstood the UK regulations. I took the drone test for my dji mini 2 but want to buy the dji air 2s, therefor need the A2 CofC?????

[@honeybadger9425]

Up to a 2kg If you want to fly it within 150m of people and built up area's you need the A2.

[@Stephenuk-zc3xo]

What test

[@NottsPlumber]

So I always have to see the drone when flying? I'm starting to wonder what's the point to have 15km video transfer?

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

It is a sales tactic.

[@scxttgm]

im 16 years old and got the mavic air 2s over 250g obviously, i have taken the flyer id test and passed is that all i need to do and then label the drone with the flyer id code or do i have to take an operator id test as well . i thought the operator id was only if you are making money off your drone

[@RaamakrishnanNS]

Can we also use the same operator ID for a DIY drone? or its applicable only for factory manufactured drones?

[@LWM_modelling]

just one point about flying over hills the 400ft rule actually refers to the nearest point on the ground to the drone not the top of the hill so it is possible to be unlawful if flying over a valley of a lower slope

[@WereReallyRelayCamping]

the 'commercial' side is a nightmare and damn expensive i think for nothing more than miking owners, to charge 600 quid for a gvc! they use the ''but the risk of being nearer people'' , how does that payment reduce risk? in the event of a 'problem'' how does that 600 quid help anyone injured? when your surveying that church roof and crash through the stained glass window how does that 600 quid do anyone any good? makes no difference i can see if they charge 6 quid or 6 thousand- can someone explain to me how it helps?

[@j8rtUfh3evz]

Then you'd require insurance to pay for the window and repairs. The 250 you give to road licensing doesn't pay the victim if you damage their car.

[@WereReallyRelayCamping]

@@j8rtUfh3evz so your saying the payment they want helps no victim... (which was my point) I do agree with the insurance, I think it should be something we all should have to have.

[@billh7374]

To the top we go... Bill H 2 hours ago @MrVideoAnalysis Nope, a theory test (pass or fail) will never stop an accident. It's data collection and a combined revenue stream. If you do cause an accident they know who you are and, you've paid them to collect that information about you. Agree, a theory test is common sense, I'm debating with myself as my new toy is 249g. Sensible to take it tho'...

[@paultwomlow5830]

Flyer ID valid for 5 years.

[@trainsfan2114]

i passd my test 40 out 40 today

[@MrPetebuster1]

Passed first time, just common sense really

[@cammi9948]

You are in correct. It is from sea level as per aviation rules. It is not 120 from where you started

[@Go0dT1me5]

How on earth can that be. If you live on the south coast, you would barely clear the cliffs from beach ffs. Clearly it's 120above ground level from current position

[@philldownes8685]

eeer not exactly right about the theory test. its every 5 years now,, it was the old rukes that were 3 years...... anyone out in public you can take photos of them or vidfeo. its only in private spaces they can not be taken without permission, so back gardens no pics unless got permission.

[@kurtbrouckxon5693]

I have the online drone certificate A1/A3 from the UK. Is the certificate legal in Europa (EASA)? Due to the BREXIT and I live in Belgium

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Sorry I don't know.

[@MrBerenguer67]

Thks four your video just a question I buy a drone from Finland I’m in Jersey uk the seller post by ups is been stop by Customers I pay the gst is 5% we’re the Customers ask four invoice I proof and now ask me four Commodity Code I try a lot numbers is not working can you please help me if you can please thank you very much the commodity code is uk

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Sorry I can’t help you with this question.

[@bazilmatthews9299]

the title is miss leading this is preparing to FLY

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Sorry you found it misleading. It was my preparation to take the theory test, which I did in the video, and I found that it helped me and others.

[@nigelkthomas9501]

Many drones can fly some distance. Upwards of five miles. How exactly are you supposed to keep it in sight at that distance? Totally impossible!

[@DocColVideo]

The Fly app indicates the height of the drone which can also be limited in the app settings. As a car can do well over the legal limit and the driver is responsible for monitoring its speed using a speedometer, a pilot must keep within the height limit using the realtime app height info as guidance.

[@ef7480]

VLoS is usually max 500m with good eyesight hence 'keeping it line of sight'- its irrelevant how far it will fly as you won't be able to see it...(sub 250g)

[@danvanbelk1]

Isn’t it the case that if it’s under 250g you don’t need to register and take the test? I’m sure I read that somewhere

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

That is my understanding.

[@HandyAndy2012]

You’ll need both for sub 250kg drones come the 1st January 2021, the new rules come into force in the UK on that date.

[@duckysby]

@@HandyAndy2012 Nope, not true

[@HandyAndy2012]

@@duckysby your correct, only need the Flyer ID which is £9, the test is free, while not required it’s worth doing too.

[@evelbsstudio]

Under 250g the OPERATOR ID ONLY that costs £9 per year (if drone has a camera and is not a toy), the flier ID is optional but it's free and lasts for 5 years so why not do it?

[@ashwayn]

Just think on this insanity all this fuss over a little plastic toy But I can buy a full sized man carrying glider get towed up into the sky NO LICANCE required in the UK

[@3goldfinger]

People can't judge the speed of a car, how can you judge 30,50,150m. Plain crazy rules. Let people from CAA show if they can, down to 1/2 meter. If not, scrap these rules.

[@ef7480]

Its on the screen your looking at whilst flying!

[@3goldfinger]

@@ef7480 The screen tells you the distance from you to the drone, not between the drone and people say 200 metres away.

[@amirsamer2664]

Can i ask u question please now i own my dji mavi pro and i want to fly over congested are such as taking city shoots so do i need to fly over 150 m? If that is the case what do i need to fly my drone less than 150 m?

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

Without a commercial license as an amateur/ hobbyist in the UK you cannot fly above a congested area at any height.

[@WayneBooth]

out of date information

[@Sportsperformanceanalysis]

This is a piece of piss for anyone worrying i did zero study for this answered the test questions in 10 mins.

[@DarrellOakdenPhotography]

I looked at it as a way to fly responsibly rather than pass the test in the shortest time. It was not particularly difficult to pass, but the process made me more aware.

[@Sportsperformanceanalysis]

@@DarrellOakdenPhotography Its really to stop any old idiot from causing accidents, wait until you start doing the CAA Commercial Drone licence course. Hours of coursework, understanding of Weather, Airports, Military etc. I personally felt the non commercial theory test was all common sense rather than anything informative and is really Drone flying for dummies to at least try and reduce some of the idiots causing accidents..

[@billh7374]

@@Sportsperformanceanalysis Nope, a theory test (pass or fail) will never stop an accident. It's data collection and a combined revenue stream. If you do cause an accident they know who you are and, you've paid them to collect that information about you. Agree, a theory test is common sense, I'm debating with myself as my new toy is 249g. Sensible to take it tho'...

[@pondlife1668]

Good video but this is all old news mate that people that fly have been aware of for a long time, 🙄