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I've been studying the UK CAA consultation document for the safe use of drones which prompted me to once again check the regulations set out in ANO 2016 parts 94 & 95. Correct me if I'm wrong but it seems that on some counts the regulations are less strict when hobby flying sub 7kg drones...

Hello. I have been qualified and in receipt of PfCO for about a year and have been flying the easy jobs until now. I have just had a request to fly within a built up area. Can you guys advise how best to deal with this from a UK CAA point of view? I cannot maintain 50 metres of separation from...

Quick question. With the changeable weather it hasn't been easy to get out recently. I have done simulator practice as a last resort (along with real flying whenever I can). With the renewal and logbooks, is simulator time valid when you have no choice as well as real flights? I remember ages...

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Hi all, I am a NQE qualified CAA PFAW authorised drone pilot based in the UK. I have filming job (normal camera not aerial camera) coming up in Miami, USA and there is a small UAS filming requirement in the brief. Here are some other elements in the equation: Technically i'm not "working" in...

This is an interesting report on the UK CAA warning Estate Agents with the threat of hefty £5000 fines for using amateur drone flyers to take aerial photographs of properties instead of those holding PFAW. Progress at last. Aviation safety chiefs warn estate agents over drone photographs -...

Hi all, I've been asked to provide a management summary of UK UAV law. I've tried to keep it simple (idiot/manager proof) but if any of you kind soles would take 2 minutes to read and comment, I'd be very grateful. I'm really not keen to give duff information. Can I fly my drone? This...

Hello First of all apologies if the relevant information is posted in another thread, im having a hard time finding what i need. Im coming up to the time to renew my PFAW and would like to do so directly through the CAA as I dont feel like handing over money to EuroUsc if I dont really need...

Hi all, Having been issued a PFAW, with all the mandated stand-offs, etc. and then reading the exemptions for FPV, as well as guidance for flying in congested cities and towns; I'm feeling that the rules and regs. are pretty subjective. In particular, I've been questioning what the term...