I'm headed to Turkey and then Eastern Europe for a month. I want to take my phantom to get some pictures and videos of the beaches in Greece, hiking the Alps, and historic castles in context. I'm trying to prepare adequately and have done a little research so far, but I was wondering what tips others have? Please no speculation, only verified information.
I've looked up the UAV rules for several countries, but I cannot find Turkey's. From what I understand, the country itself doesn't embrace drones as easily as the EU, but I haven't seen any horror stories aside from an idiot running into the Blue Mosque (I hope he was fined had to pay for the repair!)
Also, does anyone have any tips re: traveling with a drone? I've heard hard cases are great, but hard cases that are worn on the back tend to not contour with the body and be somewhat cumbersome. Also that backpacks are better for things like hiking, beaches, but hard cases are better for travel. I've also been told to check with airlines re: LiPo batteries- and that most only allow transport of them if they are in the carry-on.
As far as insurance goes, I haven't found a good insurer. I would like to get one, as if the drone fails on me and I am held responsible for property damage / injury, I do not want to be jailed in a foreign country and lose my P3. Anyone know of any good insurance companies that will offer liability insurance to a hobbyist?
Rules I've found so far (hint, use translate.google.com to translate. if it's a pdf, cut and paste into the translator):
Switzerland: http://www.bazl.admin.ch/dienstleistungen/02658/index.html?lang=fr
Several others can be found on DJI's website, at http://flysafe.dji.com/#regulatory - for example:
Germany: http://www.riot.ch/wp-content/uploa...ation-unbemannte-Luftfahrtsysteme-10.2013.pdf
Austria: www.riot.ch/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BMVBS-Kurzinformation-unbemannte-Luftfahrtsysteme-10.2013.pdf
Czech Republic: http://www.caa.cz/letadla-bez-pilota-na-palube/unmanned-aircraft
Denmark
I've looked up the UAV rules for several countries, but I cannot find Turkey's. From what I understand, the country itself doesn't embrace drones as easily as the EU, but I haven't seen any horror stories aside from an idiot running into the Blue Mosque (I hope he was fined had to pay for the repair!)
Also, does anyone have any tips re: traveling with a drone? I've heard hard cases are great, but hard cases that are worn on the back tend to not contour with the body and be somewhat cumbersome. Also that backpacks are better for things like hiking, beaches, but hard cases are better for travel. I've also been told to check with airlines re: LiPo batteries- and that most only allow transport of them if they are in the carry-on.
As far as insurance goes, I haven't found a good insurer. I would like to get one, as if the drone fails on me and I am held responsible for property damage / injury, I do not want to be jailed in a foreign country and lose my P3. Anyone know of any good insurance companies that will offer liability insurance to a hobbyist?
Rules I've found so far (hint, use translate.google.com to translate. if it's a pdf, cut and paste into the translator):
Switzerland: http://www.bazl.admin.ch/dienstleistungen/02658/index.html?lang=fr
Several others can be found on DJI's website, at http://flysafe.dji.com/#regulatory - for example:
Germany: http://www.riot.ch/wp-content/uploa...ation-unbemannte-Luftfahrtsysteme-10.2013.pdf
Austria: www.riot.ch/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/BMVBS-Kurzinformation-unbemannte-Luftfahrtsysteme-10.2013.pdf
Czech Republic: http://www.caa.cz/letadla-bez-pilota-na-palube/unmanned-aircraft
Denmark