Drone laws in europe on holiday ?

[arnok9010]

Hi Guys,

We've decided to spend a month in europe in September/October. Travelling though England, Germany, France, Austria and the Netherlands.

Im just wondering if its worth taking the phantom 4 along or will I get hounded by the constabulary ?

We plan on seeing things such as Stonge Henge, Brighton, Castles, Rhine Valley, Austrian Alps etc.

Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks

 

[PaulSouthport]

Europe has varying rules, in UK use this as a guide:
Drone code | Dronesafe

To summarise, LOS only, 400 feet max AGL, 50m from property, 150m from built up areas/crowds, don't fly within 5 miles of airports.
No registration required for a P4 in UK.

Additionally, you'll want to consult the NFZs - for UK check Home
For example, Stone Henge is well and truly off limits. Brighton, away from people and property (ie. over the beach/sea) is OK, many castles will also be OK but check if overfly is OK.

 

[SteveyB]

Yes, agree with Paul for the UK, but anything belonging to the National Trust or English heritage is off limits.


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[arnok9010]

So

Europe has varying rules, in UK use this as a guide:
Drone code | Dronesafe

To summarise, LOS only, 400 feet max AGL, 50m from property, 150m from built up areas/crowds, don't fly within 5 miles of airports.
No registration required for a P4 in UK.

Additionally, you'll want to consult the NFZs - for UK check Home
For example, Stone Henge is well and truly off limits. Brighton, away from people and property (ie. over the beach/sea) is OK, many castles will also be OK but check if overfly is OK.

So exactly the same rules as Australia ! I'll at least take my proof of registration with CASA to prove i'm a qualified pilot if anyone does ask. I would expect stone henge to be a no go zone, same as anything in London but I feel happier that I can take my little white friend with me on holidays now !

 

[Pharm]

I think the drone laws are the same whether you're on holiday or not.

 

[arnok9010]

I think the drone laws are the same whether you're on holiday or not.

Noooooooooooo !!!!!!!