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 under ANO 2016 than commercial flying under PFCO, namely:
1) there is no altitude limit (400ft under PFCO)
2) no mention of not flying directly overhead people, property or vehicles. Only within 50m (but this is a 'bubble')
3) no mention of having the landowner's permission for take-off and landing
Conversely under PFCO sub 7kg drones can be flown in congested areas.
So theoretically if I simply want to fly & film for my own pleasure under the ANO 2016 regulations, all other requirements being satisfied is one free to take-off and land wherever (subject to by-laws) and soar as high as the drone will go (14,000ft according to my Inspire spec'n. - if GO allows)?
I'd welcome any clarification/comments.
Correct me if I'm wrong but it seems that on some counts the regulations are less strict when hobby flying sub 7kg drones under ANO 2016 than commercial flying under PFCO, namely:
1) there is no altitude limit (400ft under PFCO)
2) no mention of not flying directly overhead people, property or vehicles. Only within 50m (but this is a 'bubble')
3) no mention of having the landowner's permission for take-off and landing
Conversely under PFCO sub 7kg drones can be flown in congested areas.
So theoretically if I simply want to fly & film for my own pleasure under the ANO 2016 regulations, all other requirements being satisfied is one free to take-off and land wherever (subject to by-laws) and soar as high as the drone will go (14,000ft according to my Inspire spec'n. - if GO allows)?
I'd welcome any clarification/comments.