OVER 249g DRONE? FLY CLOSER AND MORE PLACES - BEAT THE UK DRONE RESTRICTIONS! | ARTICLE 16

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0:00 - Introduction
05:08 - Flying clubs
06:33 - General Responsibilities
11:18 - Operator Responsibilities
12:52 - Remote Pilot Responsibilities
15:37 - Where can I fly?
21:38 - Reporting
23:03 - Cost
Long video alert! In the UK the new drone restrictions are limited for all drones over 249g meaning the DJI Mavic mini / Mini 2 are now the go to drones! but what about older drones such as DJI Mavic Air 2 or the Mavic 2 pro or DJI Phantom?Before you take your A2 CofC in this video I talk all about flying clubs and how to make use of the CAA CAP722 article 16 authorization allowing closer flights and more flexibility flying your larger drone in the UK in places you did not think possible!
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@SimonChiarvesio 3 года назад

Thanks Gavin, great video as always. I'm also a A2 CofC holder and a member of FPVUK, a very good combination when flying the Air 2. Many thanks also to the links to the Risk Assessment, very helpful also. Very good work, young man! 👍👌

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

absolutely great combination! of course you have the best of both worlds :) Thank you kindly it is appreciated

@Motorhoming_Fun Год назад

Thanks for this made my mind up now to buy the mavic 3 classic

@pril250 3 года назад

Yes, you certainly covered it all very well, done all that a while ago - a great benefit.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Absolutely!

@alexbarnes8148 3 года назад

Brilliant video. Keep it up!

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Thank you very much!

@twiglet2214 2 года назад

Really helpful information Gavin - signed up to FPV and not going to do the A2 C of C now.Thanks for the explanation on how it works,much appreciated.

@eadjh98 3 года назад

Great news Gavin, I used to be a member of BMFA in the 70s when I used to belong to the Ipswich model club! building and flying fixed wing aircraft, I took the ‘B’ certificate and used to help out with the learners and get them airborne! And in those days we were covered up to 1 million pounds! so I may get in touch with the BMFA as I still have the Mavic Pro with very few miles on the old gal! Great video, keep up all the good that you do for this wonderful hobby! 👍 and I’ve already paid my £9.00 and took the CAA test! So this makes sense to me !

@garyharvey7905 3 года назад

This is great information Gavin, I will go for this and keep my MP & MA1, Is seams to good to be true. + the added benefit of the public liability insurance, top report and info.. well done. :)

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You're most welcome :) that's what I aim to do ! Help people with their drones plus fly it once or twice myself haha! Thanks for watching

@ChrisColeman1962 3 года назад

Great video, already done all the points you raise lol , all good !

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Perfect! Just wanted to put it in video form for the masses ! Hopefully it helps eh! ☺️

@jamesclark1152 3 года назад

Thanks Gavin, your video has helped me understand a little more of the somewhat complicated drone flying regs. I have a Mavic air 2, have been a member of FBV UK since March and passed the A2 CofC. All my flying experience I would class a recreational and don't plan to do commercial work. My primary interest using the drone is to extend my photographic opportunities. Your video has cleared up some misunderstanding for me about what distance I can legally fly from uninvolved people and where I can take off and given me a bit more confidence if challenged. I need to read article 16 a little closer and listen again to your excellent video. Keep em coming Thanks

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You're most welcome James, I try my best to put out the right information. Just so you know I will be putting out a new video soon as FPVUK have negotiated their own set of rules away from the other 3 flying clubs so I will be discussing it in more detail

@jamesclark1152 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR Great stuff, looking forward to the video. I wonder if you could clear something else up for me. I spoke to a park ranger who works for the local authority and ask him if I could take off from council owned land in an area of open park land close to my house to film a local monument. He said no one is allowed to take off from council owned land with prior permission which he said would be very unlikely to be granted. There is a housing estate close to the field and a road. The large open space parkland field is used by walkers and often there is no one on the field. Does article 16 allow me to take off from this land ? thanks

@greatnorthernviews3052 3 года назад

Great video great explaining.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Glad you liked it!

@LiveSteamNick Год назад

The in was the clearest breakdown of Article 16 i have watched on YT!! Thank you very much. I Want a Air2s over the Mini 3 but as a long term BMFA member i now see i have a lot more scope with a Air2s making it a firm favourite. Mini3 for cart Blanche !!!

@nickgilbert1502 3 года назад

Cheers for the video, helped clear alot of worries!! Joined Fvp too so I'm super covered flying my new mavic air 2!! 🍻

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Oh nick! It gets better ! I'll be doing s follow up video shortly. From my understanding FPVUK have broken away from the others and got their own agreement which looks to allow auto flight modes !

@nickgilbert1502 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR swwwwweeeeetttttt

@johnwalker1 3 года назад

A well explained article 16 probably the best i have seen on you tube I have a2 cof c and now fpv uk article 16 Keep uo the good work As a lot of members rely on you,to help us go through the legislation making it simpler and the more info we get the safer we become yhanks gavin barnsley john

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Thank you very much John ! as you know thats what i aim to do and help people get the most out of their drone :)

@PBphotos 3 года назад

Well done Gavin a good informative video that helps to explain the Article 16 loophole. The PLI bonus is attractive for sports photographers like me, but then I can't fly over crowds or at sports events anyway with the M2! The Mini was made attractive to me as an introduction to drones by its price, quality and for the ability to fly almost 'anywhere' , the Air 2 was always going to be the next step up, like it was for you. Keep up the good work with the vids, you are doing a great job of educating a lot of us regarding drones 👍.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

EXACTLY! the mini 2 gives flexibility but you still can't fly over crowds anyway as you say, its a shame but we are all in the same boat of course. Thank you very much for the kind words!

@horizon42q 3 года назад

Interesting info.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

It's long.. very long, but it's the way to still use a bigger drone in the UK :)

@2dronesphotography 3 года назад

I’ve got both the Mavic Mini & DJI Mini2 - love both drones and feel really comfortable flying them from my garden and around the local playing fields. I’m definitely looking at the Mavic 2 as there are plenty of opportunities to capture great videos and photos Love your video but feel every time I watch one I end up spending more money 🤣 Just signing up to a flying club now 👍🏻😁

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

haha sorry about the spending money thing! Great two drones you have - it just shows that if you do get the bigger one you can fly it closer than you think without having to do the A2 CofC

@mavicminiflyeruk2437 3 года назад

Good video mate! I think a great video in the future could be some example shots of places you can fly your Air 2 , legally staying within the Article 16 rules and show how close you can come to built up areas without actually being in them etc....but top work....i'm itching to fly mine now but that wind is annoying me! Take it easy pal.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Thats a video I have in the pipeline to do with distances, it was my original plan to do this using this video but it was just too long sadly! Yeah don't be flying in this weather! I've seen three people on social media lose theirs today

@davidharle952 3 года назад

Great video and very informative. Good to know I don't have to get rid of my Anafi, I love flying it, even though I have the Mini 2. Outside my front door is nothing but miles of open fields and I've used the drone to video the area as it's the south side of the town where I live. However that is now illegal with the Anafi, so annoying. So even with this membership it wouldn't help, although I really think it's worth it, so I will look into it.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You're most welcome David - I know the video is long but there is a lot to cover ! So much of it is common sense however as you have seen and most of it such as the Operator I.D is already on place so it's not much to do. Well technically using article 16 you can fly as close as 30m to the built up area even if you can't go over it so it may be still useful in some way

@iainjonesdjidronebadger9244 2 года назад

Hi my name is Iain Jones, had a dji Air for a while now but with the last 2 year restrictions of covid I’ve hardly been out with my drone. I have just joined FPVUK and paid the annual fee plus a card. Just watched your video on RU-vid and found it very helpful, thank you. Regards Iain

@GAVINHR 2 года назад

I Iain, you're very welcome!

@daveday5507 3 года назад

I've been flying model aircraft for 78 years, R/C models for 67 years and helicopters for 46 years without any of this regimentation. Why make comon sense so complicated. The powers that be can't find a way of defining the difference btween an aircraft and a drone, so they are all drones. Currently, I have one model weighing over 250 grm, an ancient C/L model which was last flown in 2007. Possesion of it now becomes a crime.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Absolutely right and it's totally wrong. The experienced flyers are being punished due to the fact it's now a common hobby.

@jason2e1hko59 3 года назад

I’m a A2 CofC operator, and have a inspire 1 V2 which I love to bits. Unfortunately it’s a legacy drone over 2kg, so I can’t use it for commercial operations....very annoying !! At the time of purchase it was a considerable amount of money, I’ve added to it over the years with an X5 plus extra batteries !!! But I don’t want to say goodbye yet! so A16 buys me time 👍 I’m new to RU-vid as a radio ham operator, my inspire will be coming out with me when lockdown ends. Great vid keep them coming.

@HellbellyUK 3 года назад

There's nothing to stop you using the Inspire commercially because of its status as a Legacy Drone (technically it's an "A2 Transtitional Drone" if its 2kg or less flying weight, it doesn't become a "Legacy Drone" until 2023. Being able to fly commericaily without a PFCO is a blanket thing now across the spectrum of drones.

@johnscrivy 3 года назад

Great video Gavin There is the FPV UK handbook 33pages of pure indulgence that peeps can download that can assist with backing up this video in the last section there is the information needed regarding Risk assessments.

@lenhartley8904 3 года назад

Hi Gavin, thanks for the info on article 16. I have the mini 2 & magic air 2. I have now have membership with fpvuk well worth it. If memory serves me right during registration it gave the option as to whether I had completed A2 CofC which I confirmed with dates. Look forward to your next video👍

@lenhartley8904 3 года назад

Lol mavic air 2 prescriptive text😊

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You are most welcome! I have tried to give as much information as possible but sadly it took a long video to do it! with the A2 COFC and A16 you are most definitely are good to go!

@lenhartley8904 3 года назад

Hi Gavin, yes alot to cover which was very informative. Just noticed in registering that mention of A2 Cof C was part of it keep up the good work👍

@jethrox827 3 года назад

Over here in Au before drones became mass produced, one of my mates used to import parts and make his own drones. At this time there were no rules or regulations and it was more a gentleman's agreement to not fly over people or interfere with others, it was like an enthusiasts thing. As soon as drones became commercial then the antics followed, low flying over beach crowds, flying over neighbours homes and stuff, then the restrictions and regulations came and now you don't see any more drones except an occasional RU-vidr looking for sharks over the ocean

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

I've heard much about the rules over there being so bloody strict! I understand it requires regulating but for me if you can prove and shoe competency you should have more freedom than Joe public that can go pick one up from the shelf and fly it anywhere but that's just me

@richardheaton2607 3 года назад

Thanks Gavin just joined fpvuk, currently have a mini 2 but want to add the mavic air 2 in the near future. Question for you, what's the best and simplist route to flying in Europe legally, operator ID ect thanks 👍

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi Richard, I believe you need to visit the EASA drone website and complete their registration etc to enable you to fly in Europe

@chrisgc77 2 года назад

I know this is an older video now but still relevant - I have just purchased an Air 2S and also fly under the Article 16. Question is in what situation can I use the automated side of things? Like the quick shots etc as I understand that Article 16 can only be used with fingers on sticks.

@lindsayheyes925 3 года назад

Brilliant video. You've allayed a lot of people's fears, it's not complicated and the rules are not as restrictive as people imagine. We are lucky to live in a country where the CAA have made it much easier to fly than in so many others. Your point about insurance is well made. Take a look at the Good2Go check on the Drone Scene app to find out where you can fly a particular model of drone under Article 16. The app has loads of other useful information on it. Cracking video... with a right-on rant! 👍

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Thank You Lindsey - I think I made a decent point, it's a shame it took so long to get all the information across but hopefully its a video people can refer to for a long time. You like my rant? its bloody true though isn't it! most of the time people are 150m away from people anyway when they take beach / church / bridge / sunset photos ! sometimes I sound like im grumpy probably but the rules are not even restrictive really people just don't seem to use common sense.

@tecky2528 3 года назад

And the air 2 is quieter! I’ve got the mini 2 as well by the way 👍 great video.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

I have to admit I expected the Air 2 to be noisy but its certainly quieter and less intrusive even if it is bigger!

@PlanetRuncorn 2 года назад

Question? dji mini 2 , with leg extenders and a strobe on makes it greater then 249g , so i understand i would need to do my A2 CofC , or join the FPV-UK club , to negiate the restrictions , simpy for a few grams over 249g ... iam i right ???

@d4dronelife196 Год назад

Just watched your videos on article 16. It's great to learn about 30m minimum distance for plus 250g drones, however I would still like to have the option to fly in built up areas, ie town centres 50m in the sky. The A2cofc will cover me here

@deans2147 2 года назад

Great video, very helpful thanks. I've joined fpvuk myself now. What happens regarding article 16 on 1st January 2023 ?

@GAVINHR 2 года назад

Great question!! As it currently stands there is NO plans to remove it, that's the best I can say, I asked the owner of FPVUK this very question and that's what he advised

@deans2147 2 года назад

@@GAVINHR thanks for the fast reply my friend.. Fingers crossed huh :) 😉

@fishdiaries 2 года назад

Gav! What do you think will happen after the end of next year c ratings come in. Would this still apply to air 2s

@GAVINHR 2 года назад

There is talk of a retrospective C marking but with just over a year left it's not looking good!

@bogdan.dobrowolski 3 года назад

It would be nice if you would consider and add a link with the standard Risk Assessments only for a drone flying in a city park, beach or national park.

@tonyrobinson362 2 года назад

Thanks Gav I'm already a member of FPV after your article I've somehow got to buy an air2 and convince my missus it's my mini 2? Any ideas great vlog as always.

@GAVINHR 2 года назад

I say just be honest.... Tell her that you love the hobby and love flying but sadly due to the high winds we often see the mini 2 is spending a bit too much time on the shelf but with the air 2 it's much bigger and more powerful meaning you will be able to get out a lot more with it 🙂

@tonyrobinson362 2 года назад

@@GAVINHR Thanks gavin although I'm not convinced that's the answer ha! ha! stay safe.

@Colin6712 Год назад

I am a fpvuk member and use article 16 I have Mavic pro I am trying to get some information about flying round Lincoln cathedral it falls into the RAF scampton air space but there is no restrictions at the weekend can please tell me if it's ok and legal to fly there with my Mavic pro

@chrisb012 3 года назад

Thank you for this information. Got an MA1, and article 16 means I can keep flying as I was before. So many ‘experts’ saying to ditch the bigger drones. My concern is the MM2 doesn’t have much wind resistance, so may be more tricky to fly.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You are most right! The bigger drones are so much more usable and you don't have to ditch them at all :)

@ReefCommunityWorldwide 3 года назад

Am I right in saying Article 16 is valid until 31st December 2021 that’s when negotiations resume.

@flippincrazycars 3 года назад

Great video Gav. As I’ve commented before I can’t believe how many drone flyers haven’t woken up and smelled the coffee yet. I’ve been with FPV UK for years, it’s worth the cost for the liability insurance alone, never mind the support, exemptions and voice with CAA. That said, I’m hoping not too many realise, I’m hoping to find a reasonably priced used Mavic 2 pro or zoom in a couple of months 🤣.

@pixusphotographic 3 года назад

One of the problems is most people are not aware there are any rules when they buy a drone. They don't think of what can go wrong or safety issues. They just think, how high and how far can they fly then stick it on RU-vid because they think its cool which gives out false messages to people so they feel they can do the same. I signed up with CAA and took the test and I didn't even own a drone at the time, so I knew I would be legal by the time I bought one. The more risks people take, the more restrictions will be added and screw up our hobby. I signed up with FPV UK mainly for the insurance. It really helps when you want permission to fly an area when they know your covered. Hope you get your Mavic 2 pro.

@flippincrazycars 3 года назад

@@pixusphotographic I know what you mean. I saw a video the other day on one of the DJI Facebook groups. It was someone with their first drone outing and they flew a Mavic Mini straight at themselves, it narrowly missed the guy flying and his partner. People putting videos like that on social media will see the regulations tightened further and it’s the experienced and the responsible that suffer.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Exactly! Well there is very little about article 16 on RU-vid! Hopefully this video will reach far and wide and help people know what they can do! Get the Mavic 2 pro mate seriously!

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

I have to agree with that -. Before I bought my drone I had my operator I.D and had done me DMARES test ready to go - it's just good practice! These are not toys and need to be treated as the serious piece of kit that they are

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

I think the regs will tighten on the mini drones - as IVF said before it doesn't sit with me that you can take an inexperienced remote pilot and just fly the mini wherever

@wvsac 3 года назад

Hi Gavin, to take off, do I need land owner permission for the 3rd party insurance to be valid? Or can I take off anywhere and be insured?

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi there, well to be honest I would advise checking the NATS drone assist app for places with restrictions but as soon as you take off you can overfly anywhere really unless there is some restrictions etc.

@_here_and_there 2 года назад

Good video, I got question, if I do commercial project and my client ask me to fly 5 meters above the people working for him on the field to filming them can I do that, thanks

@GAVINHR 2 года назад

The thing is, people tend to think you can't fly over people and the key phrase is UNINVOLVED, if you are doing commercial work and the people are part of the project and could hear you should you need to warn of danger due to an issue then that of course names them involved and that's fine in my opinion

@ckat007 3 года назад

Good job! In Finland, registration costs 30 € for 1 year, 75 € for 3 years or 100 € for 5 years.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

So comparable over a 5 year period then! Thanks for watching

@AnilJedi 2 года назад

I am visiting Finland for Christmas. Was going to take my drone. I better read up on the rules.

@RA-db2ds 3 года назад

Is the mini2 worth getting over the mini1, would you say tracking app is worth it over the newer model?

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

The mavic mini is pretty cheap at the moment so a difficult one. The mini 2 is absolutely amazing but in the right circumstances the Mavic mini can do as good, feel free to check out my latest video :)

@johnhutchinson3820 3 года назад

Great video and I totally agree. The MA2 is a far better and safer drone. Better in wind , got sensors. I was going to buy a mini 2 but I’m going to join a club like you mentioned now. Thanks 👍

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Exactly! Its almost worth it for the liability insurance alone!

@davyaerialvideography9595 3 года назад

Hi Gavin, Im looking at the FPVUK, I already have the A2CofC. I can't work out if I need the 'Flight Test Cover' that's an option on the site at the point of saying you want to join. I will get the card and I am already registered, I just can't work out what the test cover is. Thanks, Ben (I regularly chat to you on the FB groups).

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi Ben, the flight test cover isn't really for drones - I apologize I have taken so long ! It is more about model aircraft therefore it is not an option I chose myself

@davyaerialvideography9595 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR thanks, I read a few things and realised I didn’t need it.

@halesworth01 2 месяца назад

Risk assessment link is no longer available sadly

@PN-80 2 года назад

So when my Mavic air 2s can only be used in the A3 category on 31st Dec 2022 I can still fly under article 16?

@GAVINHR 2 года назад

Exactly that 😊

@CHPDHP 3 года назад

Hi Gavin, which strobe light do you recommend for a mini 2 please?

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

There you go :) discount code for 15% off there also ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-EmWf3p7Izi8.html

@CHPDHP 3 года назад

Thanks Gavin. I joined the FPVUk club on Sunday after watching your video!Thanks 👍👍

@crashpilot1 3 года назад

Niceone

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Thank you!

@johndukes869 3 года назад

Great video as always Gavin, very informative as usual , just a quick questions on the risk assessment if I can , do you need to do one for every flight on every location , or if I fly the same place over and over is it a new one each time or do they last a period I’m guessing it depends if the air changes , also do you need to keep the risk assessment for a certain amount of time once done or once flight is done you can dispose of, thanks again for the video , I know I was one of the people who wanted this content and thanks for the information.

@jerryfredriksson369 3 года назад

To fly under Article 16 you do need to do a risk assessment on each occasion, even if it is the same location etc... Even if the conditions etc are the same you still need to do the assessment to be able to fly under it as it is part of the requirements. (With other words, the risk assessment has to be for the current flight you are making, if you would happen to be stopped and asked for the documentation.)

@johndukes869 3 года назад

@@jerryfredriksson369 Thanks Jerry makes sense tbh , what about keeping the assessment is there a time scale or is it just while flying then can be binned after.

@jerryfredriksson369 3 года назад

@@johndukes869 If you go with BMFA you actually upload the risk assessment and they keep it archived for you. FPV UK don't have this requirement or function so you would keep it yourselves. How long you have to keep it for audit purposes isn't mentioned anywhere that I can see. However, generally Risk Assessment has to be kept for 5 years. (But that is just in most other fields that deal with risk assessments such as HSE etc) Someone else may know how long they need keeping in this particular case though... (Wouldn't be too much hassle to keep an electronic version pdf in a folder somewhere named by date)

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

sorry for the delay John, yes a risk assessment each time but of course you can save a template for that location then just alter depending on that given day? so its not really a huge problem. Hopefully it helped - I promised you I would do this video so I hope it helped!

@johndukes869 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR sure did thanks a lot Gavin , very informative, definitely worth doing so I can still fly my mavic air , without the new stringent rules that came in this year

@johnhutchinson3820 3 года назад

I’ve done the CAA questions and registered my MA2. To join the FPVUK do you have to do another test or just join and follow the rules as normal?

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi John, nope that's all you need to do - you CAN do their test when you sign up but it's not mandatory! However if do it just to tick it off the list!

@johnhutchinson3820 3 года назад

So is it right you can’t use active track and all the other features on the MA2 if you join a flying club?

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You can still use them for normal flying - it's only if you are using the article 16 authorisation ( ie flying within 30m of people )

@ivanjdrakov1957 3 года назад

Wow Gavin.... I'm almost speechless hey... All these rules and regulations and exceptions and wow, I'm just wowed! You need like so many things just to fly a drone, wow.. I really really hope that this doesn't happen here in Bulgaria also.. This would just ruin the whole experience for me personally.. Having so many rules and regulations and needing Operator ID and Drone ID and probably also your own personal ID, LOL, that's crazy bro.. So much rules and regulations is honestly scary.. Do you have any idea how they will enforce the rules and regulations, like how will they catch the people who break the rules!? I know you said that you have to report everything that happenes like incidents and stuff.. But if I crash my drone into a car that was on the main road I'm not sure if I wanna go there and get beaten up or something... Lol. Very scary stuff hey.. Me gonna fly my Mavic Mini and my Mini 2 now... Finally some day flights, I have so many night flights to upload still... Sweet Keep well and be safe Gavin! 😁🇧🇬🛸

@rcsbyrich3035 3 года назад

Great informative video gav. Hard to appreciate the complexity of new upto date regulations that came into force beginning of this year. Some die hards are not interested in these as they are obviously above the new regulations. But at the end of the day these drones are massed produced now compared to years ago and fly in the skies in there thousands each day so some legislation needs implementing to help with risks involved.cheers 👍

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

They are very complex - but most of it is common sense and these regs and rules for A16 look scary but in fact most of them you do yourself on a daily basis anyway ! I agree with you, there are also those that will have no regard for the rules or even be aware of what's needed but hopefully at least this video will give people the knowledge to fly safely and give themselves more flexibility and not write off the old drones just get

@mikee130274 3 года назад

So article 16 still means no overflying over a house even at 50m plus altitude? That can still be difficult to move around. I really want to get a mavic 2 pro bit I feel I’ll have to drive miles to fly it 😢

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Sadly yes this is the case for overhead flights but I mean seriously when the weather is nice pop out and fly for 30m away you will see it's more than close enough in most cases, any sort of green space you are more then 30m away from people anyway it just means you can't take off from your back garden like you can the mini but since the bigger drones are so much more capible it's worth it

@mikee130274 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR I understand taking off from my garden but what if I have to overfly a house to get somewhere. Is that a no go?

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You could argue according to the rules it's a no go, but you could also argue that if you read it carefully if you can overfly over people at a height of 30m and it would be fair to assume people inside that house would be protected should the drone fall then if it's a singular house and not a built up area then I can't see a problem at all

@mikee130274 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR thank you mate. Love your videos and you showed a good demo of the mavic 2. It’s a great drone. I live this hobby but it’s very difficult with people’s conceptions of drones. I have a zoom meeting with the local Paris where I live regarding drones. They’re out of date and out of touch and placed a blanket ban on ALL drones in their recreational parks 🤦‍♂️

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Just take off from outside the park and fly into it, there is absolutely nothing wrong as they don't own the airspace. People are so anti drone but they don't know why half of the time. Thanks for the compliment I hope you find it useful

@Bombaybadboy007 3 года назад

Hi can someone please help me - I have caa already but want this article 16 do I just join fpvuk ? Or do I need to do a further test ? I’m not sure if I’m on the right link joined but asking for payment is that just it ???? Thankyou in advance help appreciated

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi Richard, yes you just sign up, there is a short test you can take if you have not done your flyer I'd and that's it!

@Bombaybadboy007 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR thanks gav - yes just received an email from them all sounds good - join and stick to guidance rules regs etc ….. Thanks mate great video ( I just find things easier when some one says rich you got that so you just need this lol ) I think it’s an age thing - yes have my fliers I d and operator I d from the caa 🥶😂

@Bombaybadboy007 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR hi mate I’m very confused backwards forwards emails all day to fpv uk do I need to do any risk assessment at all ? If so when we’re and how call me thick but yes I understand the dos and donts but on emailing fpv uk no disrespect all I want to know is can I fly near or within built up area if so what do I need to do and how do I do it ( if I needed to ) not that I do sorry 🥶🥶🥶 Thankyou in advance gavin

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi Richard, you can fly in a built up area providing the area you are flying in IE a park for example is primarily used for recreation. If you so this in a built up area you DO need to a risk assessment however the separation distances is 30m and 15m for take off and landing and of course you can over fly with A16. However if the area isn't considered a built up area and is in an open area ( you could argue a beach for example isn't built up ) then no risk assessment is needed. Hope that helps

@Bombaybadboy007 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR thanks mate yes that helps - how would I do the template do I print it out ? And fill it in or just read it - obviously when out we have phone ( we’ll I do ) but I can’t find a way to edit the template ….. Kindest regards rich

@TheDeadlyraptor 3 года назад

FPV UK is cheaper for article 16 than BMFA in fact half price

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Yep I say it's £19.99 a year in the video! Can't go wrong at all for what you get

@lmaoroflcopter 2 года назад

Gavin. Your rant will cost us money. You'll make larger drones more popular again and right now you can pick up bargains 2nd hand if you are willing to put the "work" in to fly under reg 16 ;)

@haroonvlogs5437 3 года назад

This is too dense for Sunday :). Just joking. Reminds me of. Here are the rules. If you don't like them don't worry. Here are some more rules that will help you avoid the first set of rules.... This is how in 2025 people will become pilots for BA. They started flying mavic air and kept learning the rules and qualifications and now they are flying across Atlantic :). Hope that makes someone smile.

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

It's very very dense! And it's so long! I filmed it twice but still ended up at 30mins as there's too much detail to get in. Most of it is common sense and basically a quick risk assessment and you can use the bigger drones in more places where people dont think they can!

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Haha absolutely great way of looking at it! Hey I'd love to fly across the Atlantic, sadly it may be on Microsoft flight simulator 😂

@ivanjdrakov1957 3 года назад

Really, the rules say don't fly under any psychoactive substances!!! I smoke Marijuana every day, like 3 times a day at least.. But it's for a medical condition... So it's not like you've ever seen me flying irresponsibly or so I think, lol... So is there any leeway for people like me who smoke weed every day for medical reasons!? Im sure if they speak with me and they see how I fly and how I am in real life they'll be fine with it all... I really really hope they have leeway for some people.. Of course I'm not talking about getting smashed and flying! Just being normal and flying... Lol. Sweet Keep well and be safe Gavin! 😁🇧🇬🛸

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

You certainly fly very well! but yes the rules actually state that! crazy eh! I don't think there would be any provisions made - but to answer your other comment at the same time - what authorities are actually going to police this ? personally I htink none. In the UK right now the only people that seem to care are the drone flyers themselves and reporting things

@ivanjdrakov1957 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR that's cool, so the drone community is kinda doing the policing! They report to the UK's CAA right!? Or do they have a special reporting system with a report toll free number to call and complain.. See the UK is way ahead in there things compared to Bulgaria, so it's very interesting for me to see what may one day come to my country also.. Sweet Keep well and be safe Gavin! 😁🇧🇬🛸

@ivanjdrakov1957 3 года назад

But Gavin, sir, seriously... I don't think you fly FPV do you!? I thought it's, just GPS drones that you fly... How can you be a member of FPV UK isn't that for real FPV pilots or so.. I mean people flying home built 5 inch FPV Drones with the goggles and all.. Or do you also fly FPV!? Sweet Cool Keep well and be safe Gavin.. 😁🇧🇬🛸

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Hi man - its just the name of the club! haha its not actually limited to FPV so its OK :) I was tempted to buy the DJI FPV drone but aside from a couple of videos I don't think it has great value for the channel

@ivanjdrakov1957 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR I think you are absolutely correct hey! I was actually sure that I want the new DJI FPV Drone and now after seeing some videos of it and what it is and what it can do, I'm kinda changing my mind.. 2K USD is just too much for me hey, because I'll want the Combo and the Care Refresh and stuff... So I think that I'll just stick to my Mavic Mini and my Mini 2 and enjoy flying those for now.. Maybe I'll get a small HS 170 for indoors to try FPV but I'm not really into FPV so... I think the closes I'll come to flying FPV is when I enable the FPV gimbal mode on the Minis, lol and this way I'll simulate a FPV flight, I'll even do the coordinated turns and all. Lol Sweet Keep well and be safe! 😁🇧🇬🛸

@mirrorman30 3 года назад

its getting so silly,,,all the regulations and costs i can understand why a lot of pilots just dont bother and fly where ever they want the powers that be just want your money plain and simple,,before anyone asks i fly the mini2 so i keep legal was going to buy the a2 till i saw all the stupid silly restrictions,,ok rant over love your vids gav

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

I don't think it's about safely at all as I said in the video mate ! The bigger drones actually stop themselves as I proved in my last video but still... These are the rules but I just want to help people know the bigger drones can still be used :) but totally! To be honest I think it's a moneymaking scheme and the only people that will actually police this is the other drone users.

@mirrorman30 3 года назад

@@GAVINHR i totaly agree gavin something that most people want to do as a hobby is being made nearly impossible,,the people that just fly regardless wont stop breaking the law,,its us genuine flyers that get punished

@GAVINHR 3 года назад

Can't disagree whatsoever! People will still pick up the DJI minis and fly them with no operator I.D and as you say it's the experienced competent ones that get punished