Jef Ott Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 On 03/01/2019 at 06:56, Richard Swindells said: ... The law I am referring to is that we are still considered to be a SUA pilot (small unmanned aircraft) so will be required to register AND take a relevant compitancy test AND display the CAA supplied registration number on our aircraft. ..... Richard What weight of models does this apply to? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon_t Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 1 hour ago, Jef Ott said: What weight of models does this apply to? 250g +. It is hoped that BMFA membership (maybe with appropriate rating) will cover the competency and registration, but the EU regulation guidance is for every model above 250g to be registered. And ultimately it is planned that anything above 250g will have some form of transponder (e.g. ADS-B), but the technology will have to continue to shrink for that, and even then imagine fitting that to every model.... However much we ***** and moan unfortunately we won’t be able to enjoy the freedoms we have been afforded in the past. Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 I see a new class of glider competition weighing under 250g, (F3K can already do this) so as not to have a) registration, and b) transponder. 1m, maybe 1.2m, electric F5J anyone? 6 minute slot so as not to have to fly too high for sight reasons maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Ott Posted January 4, 2019 Share Posted January 4, 2019 Kites... do they have to be registered etc? An aeroplane on a bungee is a kite... if the attachment of the kite comes undone does it fail to be called a kite? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cirrusRC Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Kites have been limited to 60 meters for a long time and covered under article 92 of the ANO 2016. Looking at the 2018 amendments it implies kites and balloons under 20kg will be exempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jef Ott Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 28 minutes ago, cirrusRC said: Kites have been limited to 60 meters for a long time and covered under article 92 of the ANO 2016. Looking at the 2018 amendments it implies kites and balloons under 20kg will be exempt. What length bungees do the 2m RES brigade use? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Elam Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 https://www.gov.uk/government/news/new-police-powers-to-tackle-illegal-use-of-drones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted January 7, 2019 Share Posted January 7, 2019 This goes directly to the response. https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/government-response-to-future-of-drones-in-the-uk-consultation Not too bad unless you fly in an ATZ. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonym Posted January 22, 2019 Share Posted January 22, 2019 As Rick Sanchez might say; 'oh sh*t!' - https://www.theregister.co.uk/2019/01/22/ukgov_plans_2500_fines_kids_flying_toy_helicopters_3_miles_aiports/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 On 03/01/2019 at 14:16, pete beadle said: I asked who would actually enforce these new regulations I wasn't joking....the courts can't, the police can't It appears that the police and courts can. £2000 fine for flying a model aircraft within 1km of the Heathrow perimeter. http://news.met.police.uk/news/man-pleads-guilty-to-flying-model-aeroplane-near-heathrow-354704 Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 What are you going on about? The guy was caught by the police flying a small unmanned aircraft within 1km of the Heathrow perimeter without permission from ATC in clear violation of ANO article 94B. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lloyd_d Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 (edited) Ok only 'Protected Aerodromes' are the issue Edited January 24, 2019 by Lloyd_d Receieved correct information on new rules Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve J Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 @pete beadle I was commenting on your ludicrous assertion that "the courts can't, the police can't" enforce the ANO. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
satinet Posted February 5, 2019 Share Posted February 5, 2019 With regards to the whole drone regulation situation, I've had a look at the actual exemption from the 400' rule for UK model flying associations. A couple of things stood out to me: Seems like it's not that hard to define the difference between a model plane and a drone after all. Pity the EASA aren't able to do it. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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