This means that if your DJI Mavic 3 Classic has a C1 marking on the side, you will be able to continue as you would when flying in the A1 Open Category. But if you bought a Mavic 3 Classic without a C1 classification mark (say before DJI had time to print its early run), you wi...
Amateur drones flying dangerously close to airports while airplanes are in flight have become a matter for concern in recent years, with several near-misses recorded in the UK and other countries. As recently as three weeks ago, a drone caused disruptions at Gatwick Airport, leading to flights ...
For that reason, I’d like to share with you the updated Chinese drone regulations as of 2024 and some stories of my experience flying a drone in China. Below we’re going to cover the most important drone regulations, how to register your drone, as well as some tips for flying in Chi...
UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in the NetherlandsThe Netherlands agency responsible for drone safety, CAA, has provided several internet-accessible details on flying drones for fun or work. The highlights of the Netherlands Drone Rules are outlined below. For more details, go to the...
There are already laws in place in the UK governing the altitude drones can fly to and areas they must not be flown in at all, including in the vicinity of airports. In spite of these rules, there have been a number ofhighly disruptive incidents around British airportsover the past few ...
UAS Laws – General rules for flying drones in RussiaThe Russian agency responsible for drone safety, FATA, has provided several internet-accessible details on flying for fun or work. The highlights are enumerated below. For more details, go to the link above....
Up until recently, commercial drone use in the US was a confusing matter. This year, however, the rules regarding flying drones have been relaxed. Before this, commercial drone pilots needed a pilot’s license to fly even small hobby drones – a rule that was met with a serious amount of...
Flying a drone as a hobby is undoubtedly cool but unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) can also be used to do a range of practical and useful things. Aerial photography is one of the most popular options and the reason why there are so many drones with cameras, ordrones compatible with GoPro...
There are very strict laws in place when it comes to flying drones near the location of an airport in the UK. Don't let yourself be caught out, find out more.
Registering with the CAA can be done through their website ( https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/ ) or via the BMFA membership portal ( https://bmfa.azolve.com/. There is an online competency test to take, which asks you 10 questions based on the current model flying rules and ...