People flying drones

[zinedine]

Water companies are going to be using them to enforce hosepipe bans.

 

[Keawyeds]

Water companies are going to be using them to enforce hosepipe bans.

I'm going to say that's the same level of bollocks as The TV License Van

 

[sima-hebburn]

 

[ravydavygravy]

Water companies are going to be using them to enforce hosepipe bans.

We'll they'll need to ask for permission to fly over the garden first. So that's a bit silly.

 

[My Left Foot]

We'll they'll need to ask for permission to fly over the garden first. So that's a bit silly.

You don't own the airspace over your property, so no permission needed there.

 

[ravydavygravy]

You don't own the airspace over your property, so no permission needed there.

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sets the rules on drones in the UK under what is called an air navigation order.

• An unmanned aircraft must never be flown beyond the normal unaided "line of sight" of the person operating it - this is generally measured as 500m (1,640ft)horizontally or 400ft (122m) vertically
• An unmanned aircraft fitted with a camera must always be flown at least 50m (164ft) distance away from a person, vehicle, building or structure
• An unmanned aircraft fitted with a camera must not be flown within 150m (492ft) of a congested area or large group of people, such as a sporting event or concert
• For commercial purposes, operators must have permission to fly a drone from the CAA

 

[zinedine]

I'm going to say that's the same level of bollocks as The TV License Van

Say what you want it won't change anything.

 

[Ambivalent Dave]

Peedos have all that kit confiscated straight away man . First things the rozzers look at .

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I think you might have been whooshed there mind.

dont think so

 

[My Left Foot]

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sets the rules on drones in the UK under what is called an air navigation order.

• An unmanned aircraft must never be flown beyond the normal unaided "line of sight" of the person operating it - this is generally measured as 500m (1,640ft)horizontally or 400ft (122m) vertically
• An unmanned aircraft fitted with a camera must always be flown at least 50m (164ft) distance away from a person, vehicle, building or structure
• An unmanned aircraft fitted with a camera must not be flown within 150m (492ft) of a congested area or large group of people, such as a sporting event or concert
• For commercial purposes, operators must have permission to fly a drone from the CAA

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The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) sets the rules on drones in the UK under what is called an air navigation order.

• An unmanned aircraft must never be flown beyond the normal unaided "line of sight" of the person operating it - this is generally measured as 500m (1,640ft)horizontally or 400ft (122m) vertically
• An unmanned aircraft fitted with a camera must always be flown at least 50m (164ft) distance away from a person, vehicle, building or structure
• An unmanned aircraft fitted with a camera must not be flown within 150m (492ft) of a congested area or large group of people, such as a sporting event or concert
• For commercial purposes, operators must have permission to fly a drone from the CAA

I know what the rules are. My point is, the water authorities would be using a licensed operator who would have permission from the CAA to fly over properties. They wouldn't have to go around knocking on doors asking if people mind.
If someone is flying within 50m of your property report it.

 

[Ambivalent Dave]

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I know what the rules are. My point is, the water authorities would be using a licensed operator who would have permission from the CAA to fly over properties. They wouldn't have to go around knocking on doors asking if people mind.
If someone is flying within 50m of your property report it.

i always thought i understood the rules. maximum height is 400ft. 50m is within 400ft - so in theory you can fly over 50m over someone’s house?

bad crack if so, cos you get some knobber buying a drone from curry’s, first flight and losing control/comms over a house and 3-4 kilos of drone freefalls onto your property. That’s more of a problem than a weirdo trying to take photos.

 

[Dave Herbal]

Much easier than that actually

Did you ever see Interstellar?

What? They can break the laws of physics by taking off from high gravity planets without losing any mass?

 

[wigwams]

Drones are class, as with everything, it’s a minority of bellends that spoil it. Ban bellends and nonces before banning drones.

See ya

 

[My Left Foot]

i always thought i understood the rules. maximum height is 400ft. 50m is within 400ft - so in theory you can fly over 50m over someone’s house?

bad crack if so, cos you get some knobber buying a drone from curry’s, first flight and losing control/comms over a house and 3-4 kilos of drone freefalls onto your property. That’s more of a problem than a weirdo trying to take photos.

Built up areas your supposed to keep 150m away. The new drone laws come into effect on the 30th July, then later next year users will have to register with the CAA and complete an online safety test.

 

[ReidysLeftLug]

What? They can break the laws of physics by taking off from high gravity planets without losing any mass?

 

[Cowvahlo]

What about videoing wrestling on your drone, then posting it on fyasebuck? Capital punishment I reckon.

I’ve never videoed wrestling on my drone, nor will I.

 

[sima-hebburn]

this guy is good, like an advert this vid

 

[Tees Exile]

Shite toys for bairns iirc.