dazzzer Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 I was looking into the UK laws on Drones under 250g weight from what i have read the only reason you need an operator ID for the likes of the dji mini is because it has a camera on it, I am not sure why a camera on a drone under 250g would make this difference? but while most drones under 250g will probably have a cheap camera of some sort and are still be classed as more of a toy drone. Although i am not against any new rules needed for safety I just find this to be about trying to make money rather than safety, I think the rules are crazy when you get to the under 250g drone class , when you consider most are just cheap toys with a really cheap camera but you will still need the operator ID as the laws state , Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted September 20, 2021 Share Posted September 20, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, dazzzer said: I was looking into the UK laws on Drones under 250g weight from what i have read the only reason you need an operator ID for the likes of the dji mini is because it has a camera on it, I am not sure why a camera on a drone under 250g would make this difference? but while most drones under 250g will probably have a cheap camera of some sort and are still be classed as more of a toy drone. Although i am not against any new rules needed for safety I just find this to be about trying to make money rather than safety, I think the rules are crazy when you get to the under 250g drone class , when you consider most are just cheap toys with a really cheap camera but you will still need the operator ID as the laws state , if you follow the laws then it really is a pain. i think it is down to cash and idiots they just buy one without thinking and just use it in a bad way. also someone who cannot fly anything RC can buy one and get it in the air. when i was into flying you would have people show up and say im getting a heli/plane then fail to build it correct or just crash it on takeoff now them same people can get in the air and cause so much trouble. Back to UK law the power limit on camera TX is so low that it's not worth getting one unless you can fly in a totally open space. away from anything electrical. if they want to make cash just start handing out fines. most people don't use a spotter or if they do the spotter cannot see that far. or none registered even unmarked and taking off near buildings or people is a nono Edited September 20, 2021 by turok007 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 On 20/09/2021 at 13:23, turok007 said: if you follow the laws then it really is a pain. i think it is down to cash and idiots they just buy one without thinking and just use it in a bad way. also someone who cannot fly anything RC can buy one and get it in the air. when i was into flying you would have people show up and say im getting a heli/plane then fail to build it correct or just crash it on takeoff now them same people can get in the air and cause so much trouble. Back to UK law the power limit on camera TX is so low that it's not worth getting one unless you can fly in a totally open space. away from anything electrical. if they want to make cash just start handing out fines. most people don't use a spotter or if they do the spotter cannot see that far. or none registered even unmarked and taking off near buildings or people is a nono i have been looking at dji phantoms again but keep forgetting about the laws on them then i change my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, froggy8 said: i have been looking at dji phantoms again but keep forgetting about the laws on them then i change my mind. I know what you mean. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, turok007 said: I know what you mean. i relly do want another dji though, they are so easy and fun to fly. still got the videos that shows the return to home function, was awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 22 minutes ago, turok007 said: I know what you mean. didnt i buy couple of quad from you few years back? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, froggy8 said: didnt i buy couple of quad from you few years back? were they the blade 350 i think Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 16 minutes ago, froggy8 said: i relly do want another dji though, they are so easy and fun to fly. still got the videos that shows the return to home function, was awesome. if i remember correct you cannot take off near people or buildings so that might be the first issue then you need a spotter if your using a camera but cannot remember if that is just when using goggles or even using a screen. but even then it limits how far you can fly. return to home is goon but sometimes it can go wrong and the drone fly's off never to be seen again as you couldn't take back control don't know if that has been changed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, turok007 said: were they the blade 350 i think i think they were, just looking at quads again now 😄 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, froggy8 said: i think they were, just looking at quads again now 😄 i keep looking at the blade chroma 4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, turok007 said: if i remember correct you cannot take off near people or buildings so that might be the first issue then you need a spotter if your using a camera but cannot remember if that is just when using goggles or even using a screen. but even then it limits how far you can fly. return to home is goon but sometimes it can go wrong and the drone fly's off never to be seen again as you couldn't take back control don't know if that has been changed yeah i have read about quads that goes awol. luckily i havent had that problem, i was thinking about getting one and just use it inside the house 😄 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, turok007 said: i keep looking at the blade chroma 4k never heard of it, will google it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 3 minutes ago, froggy8 said: never heard of it, will google it now. it was a big seller until DJI started to hand out ones the youtubers i was going to get a dji but camera had issues then i was close to buying the first mini dji but the battery would fall out or power would just cut. so i didn't bother lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 just looked th especs and i am rather impressed by it: https://www.sciautonics.com/blade-chroma-reviews/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 5 minutes ago, froggy8 said: just looked th especs and i am rather impressed by it: https://www.sciautonics.com/blade-chroma-reviews/ Think i might give it a miss if this is correct lol Do not fly closer to people than 50m This includes people in buildings and transport, including cars, lorries, trains, boats. You must keep a minimum horizontal distance of 50m between your drone or model aircraft and people. This creates a no fly zone around people that goes all the way up to the legal height limit. It can help to think of this no fly zone as a cylinder. You must not fly over people in this no fly zone, even if you fly higher than 50m. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 hhmmmm.....yeah, count me out too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, froggy8 said: hhmmmm.....yeah, count me out too. just found this it gets worse you have to be 150M away from all this unless the drone is under 250g Residential areas include: cities and towns villages housing estates schools Recreational areas include: tourist attractions sports facilities beaches and parks theme parks Commercial areas include: shopping centres warehouses business parks Industrial areas include: factories docks rail and transport hubs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 well, doesnt look like il be getting one now, oh well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, froggy8 said: well, doesnt look like il be getting one now, oh well. only hope we have is getting one under 250g the dji mini is 249g so is legal im just worried they cut corners to get it down to that weight so we will meet back here when one of us gets one under 250g lol here is the law it is a lot less strict for the smaller ones https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/where-you-can-fly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, turok007 said: only hope we have is getting one under 250g the dji mini is 249g so is legal im just worried they cut corners to get it down to that weight so we will meet back here when one of us gets one under 250g lol here is the law it is a lot less strict for the smaller ones https://register-drones.caa.co.uk/drone-code/where-you-can-fly just had a look at how much the dji weighs and it is 700g! and upwards. will have a look around now to see which quad under 250g with the most flight modes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 2 minutes ago, froggy8 said: just had a look at how much the dji weighs and it is 700g! and upwards. will have a look around now to see which quad under 250g with the most flight modes. I think the small one does the same but less flight time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 Just now, turok007 said: I think the small one does the same but less flight time easy way round that, buy more batteries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 7 minutes ago, froggy8 said: easy way round that, buy more batteries. I will have to start looking to see what is around from the proper makes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 1 minute ago, turok007 said: I will have to start looking to see what is around from the proper makes way ahead of you 😄 still havent found one though, 3 websites mentioned the dji mavic mini is the best one but its around 400 pound. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turok007 Posted November 1, 2021 Share Posted November 1, 2021 4 minutes ago, froggy8 said: way ahead of you 😄 still havent found one though, 3 websites mentioned the dji mavic mini is the best one but its around 400 pound. You can get used ones but have to be carful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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