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I agree broadly with most of your points. But the drone in question was a phantom. Youre right, it is common sense but in the end it has to come down to regulation and education

Hmm i disagree. A small drone in flight if it hits someone at speed can do damage. I have seen someone sever an artery in their arm by crashing their p4 into themselves. Purely because they didnt know the basics. It doesnt need to be over regulated but we do need to keep the idiots out!

I dont think its ridiculous. What is ridiculous are the number of idiots flouting the rules and flying without due care and attention! Without an understanding of the basics you're just dangerous!

Anyone getting gimbal twitch with the new firmware?

Interesting it is covered in the uk which is where the OP is from i think

The UK pfco process is one of the most stringent in Europe. We have to sit a two hour exam, write an ops manual which has to be acessed by the caa, and then a two hour flight exam where you are acessed and scrutinised against the manual. It takes a few months of study and a few thousand pounds!

Airspace can be controlled wheter inside or outside to answer your question

Hi All, basically if the images are being used by the client it is still classed as commercial use. So the answer is, yes it would be illegal if the venue used them but not if they are on your personal instagram account. With relation to the airspace it depends at what height the restriction...

Hi There, i have both, and the P4P is streets ahead. The Inspire is 3 year old tech and is still looks impressive, but tue p4p handles better. Is quicker to set up, infinitely more portable and has way better imaging capabilities.

Hi There, Its quite usual for your gimbal to rest at a strange angle because if the weight of the lens (only if the drone is powered down) does it point forwards and respond to the controller when its powered up? Its probably worth running a gimbal calibration it you want to be 100 percent. My...

I guess you would have to compare the Part 107 against the CAA PFCO amd see which is more stringent. If there are any areas that are lacking in either you could take some kind of one day competency test?

Very true, but anything that makes it harder for people who are more concerned about how far they can fly rather than how safe they can fly has to be a good thing. The trouble is that the government has no idea how to police it. I think people should have to pay for their safety training when...

It says 'may be required' to take tests. Personally i believe its s good thing. UAVs are not toys, theyre accidents waiting to happen when placed in the hands of idiots who think its cool to overfly cities and risk the safety of others. This will weed out the people who are killing the...

Members Insurance Its liability insurance incase you pile into anyone or anything basically.

Hi There i have two p4s both thd standard and p4p+ bith excellent machines. Its definely worth getting insurance. Speak to Noel st FlyIcarus. They will actually cover both you and your bird. If not then join the bmfa, you get basic cover as standard.